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WVU opens new research facility to extract valuable rare earth elements from acid mine drainage

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West Virginia University (WVU) researchers are opening a new facility to capture rare earth elements (REEs) from acid mine drainage (AMD) from coal mining. China has been able to provide a low-cost supply of rare earths using these methods, and therefore, dominates the global market.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Rationally Designed Lithium Ion Batteries Towards Displacing Internal Combustion Engines. Ultra-Low Volume Change Silicon-Dominant Nanocomposite Anodes for Long Calendar Life and Cycle Life. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Sila Nanotechnologies. Solid Power Inc.

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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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New Engineering Concepts to High Energy Density Li-S Batteries. West Virginia University Research Corporation. AOI 6: Low?cost cost Infrastructure?based Strategies to Enable Lean Electrolytes for High Loading and Stable Li-S Pouch Cells. University of Illinois at Chicago. University of Pittsburgh. Cummins, Inc.

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DOE to award $4M to 9 projects to recover rare earth elements from coal and by-products

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Low-Cost Rare Earth Element (REE) Recovery from Acid Mine Drainage Sludge Research Triangle Institute plans to use a staged, membrane-based treatment approach to separate, concentrate, and ultimately recover REEs from acid mine drainage (AMD) sludge that will take place over an 18-month performance period. Research Triangle Institute.

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DOE to award ~$13.5M to 16 R&D projects for solid-oxide fuel cell technologies

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SOFC technologies enable efficient, cost-effective electricity generation from abundant domestic coal and natural gas resources, with minimal use of water and near-zero atmospheric emissions of carbon dioxide and pollutants. Sputtered Thin Films for Very High Power, Efficient, and Low-Cost Commercial SOFCs. Atrex Energy Inc.

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DOE selects 16 research projects for more than $19M in funding to advance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology

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DOE: $200,000 Non DOE: $91,152 Total: $291,152 (31% cost share). Development of Low-Cost, Highly-Sinterable, Co-Free Spinel-Based Contact Materials for SOFC Cathode-Side Contact Application This project will develop and demonstrate a cobalt-free nickel iron oxide spinel for SOFC cathode-side contact application.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Navistar, Inc. Description. Federal funding.

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