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AUGUST 31, 2022

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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Polymer Energy Storage Energy Li-ion 150

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JANUARY 22, 2016

An 8.75MW battery storage network which will capture and reuse the energy created by braking subway cars will help Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reduce operating costs, ensure energy resiliency, and support the stability of the electrical grid.

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Energy Storage Energy Li-ion District of Columbia 150

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JUNE 10, 2019

Because of their high energy-storage density, materials such as metal oxides, sulfides, and fluorides are promising electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and other technologies. However, their capacity fades very rapidly. Top: Fe 3 O 4 (iron oxide) sample after three cycles.

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Lithium Ion Li-ion Batteries Battery 236

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JUNE 9, 2010

Proterra Inc, a designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty drive systems, energy storage systems, vehicle control systems and complete transit buses, announced $20 million in funding from cleantech investor, MK Energy and Infrastructure, LLC (MK E+I). Earlier post.).

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Manufacturer Energy Li-ion Energy Storage 218

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MAY 5, 2009

The bus was recharged in less than 20 minutes using the Proterra’s TerraVolt fast charge energy storage system at the end of each completed ADB, replenishing the energy consumed and thereby extending the total daily vehicle range. Air conditioned operations are expected to reduce fuel economy results by approximately 30%.

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MPG Diesel Fuel Economy Pennsylvania 239

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APRIL 30, 2010

The US Department of Energy is awarding $106 million in funding for 37 research projects selected in the second round by the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). This process is less than 1% efficient at converting sunlight to stored chemical energy. Batteries for Electrical Energy Storage in Transportation.

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Carbon Batteries Battery Li-ion 249

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AUGUST 10, 2011

The Pennsylvania State University. This project will develop a high energy density lithium-sulfur cell technology that significantly reduces battery size, and improves performance and life. Advanced cells and design technology for electric drive batteries. Grantee Description. Amprius, Inc. 3M Company. Johnson Controls, Inc.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268