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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Integrated Power Block Heat Exchanger/Thermal Energy Storage System for CSP Plants, $348,000 CFOAM LLC, Triadelphia, W. Solar Energy Industries Association, Washington, D.C. Vivint Solar, Lehi, Utah Wind Turbine Drivetrain Reliability Assessment and Remaining Useful Life Prediction, $100,000 WindESCo, Boston, Mass.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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US Synthetic Corporation (Orem, Utah) will develop water-lubricated polycrystalline diamond thrust bearings (rotary bearings that allow device components to rotate under high axial loads) for use in marine and hydrokinetic energy devices; these bearings will help reduce operating costs, improve device reliability.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Enable smart charging and vehicle grid integration through solutions such as demand response, and other energy storage and load management strategies. National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO). Portland General Electric. Puget Sound Energy. Utah Valley Hospital. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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