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ORNL to lead new EFRC focused on polymer electrolytes for energy storage

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The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been selected to lead an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) focused on polymer electrolytes for next-generation energy storage devices such as fuel cells and solid-state electric vehicle batteries.

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Georgia Tech team develops simple, low-cost process for oxide nanowires; superior separators for Li-ion batteries

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Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a simple technique for producing oxide nanowires directly from bulk materials under ambient conditions without the use of catalysts or any external stimuli. The alloy is then placed in a suitable solvent, which could include a range of alcohols, such as ethanol.

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Team led by CTE delivers 2 extended range hydrogen fuel cell utility vehicles to DoD

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Initial testing has demonstrated the hydrogen views have a range of more than 300 miles, representing an increase by almost a factor of 10 compared to standard electric cart vehicles. (CTE) has completed and delivered two hydrogen-powered utility vehicles to the US Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Logistics Agency ( DLA ).

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XG Sciences launches graphene-stabilized silicon anode materials for Li-ion batteries

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Our new Silicon-graphene anode material, when used in combination with our existing xGnP graphene products as conductive additives, provides significantly higher energy storage than conventional battery materials. and the Georgia Institute of Technology. and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Earlier post.).

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XG Sciences lands SBIR/STTR award to develop Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for EVs

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As part of the FY 2012 Phase I Release 3 SBIR/STTR Award program, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Michigan-based XG Sciences, a manufacturer of graphene nanoplatelets ( earlier post ), a contract to develop low-cost, high-energy Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for use in extended range electric vehicle applications.

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Ames Lab launching $3.2M project to develop software for exascale computing for chemistry of catalysis

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Old Dominion University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Virginia Tech, and EP Analytics are named as partner institutions in the effort. They are a platform that can be modified for a wide variety of applications such as alternative fuels, biosensing, thermal energy storage, and more. The project is part of a larger, $21.6-million

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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As the term implies, V2G-enabled EVs paired with V2G-enabled EV chargers can both receive energy from and send energy to the grid. These programs range from backup capacity to rate optimization to grid services that stabilize the grid by providing additional power for use by the utility during unexpected peak times.

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