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DOE to invest $30M to further H2 and fuel cell technology as industry continues strong growth

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Department (DOE) released a new report showing continued momentum and growth in the fuel cell industry. 2015 also saw the world’s first fuel cell vehicles for sale. The number of MW shipped grew by more than 65% compared to 2014.

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The Day the U.S. TV Industry Died

Cars That Think

The Evolution of Zenith (and the TV Industry) 1918. TV makers left after North American Philips buys Magnavox Consumer Electronics, Matsushita Electric Industrial of Japan buys Motorola’s television business plus its Quasar brand name, and GTE Sylvania buys Philco trademark.) TV industry from Japanese advances. GE buys RCA.)

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Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals – ET Auto

Baua Electric

A meltdown in some of the most-hyped energy-transition metals is wreaking havoc across the mining world, stalling projects, scuppering deals and triggering a scramble for cash that promises to reverberate through the industry for years. Battery metals have been a bright spot for the mining industry in recent years. Sigma Lithium Corp.

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Struggle for China’s electrical SUV marketplace heats up at house and in another country

Baua Electric

Ford can even restructure its China operations to show one in every of its joint ventures into an export hub for low cost industrial electrical and combustion automobiles, Farley mentioned extreme life. They are all going there,” Farley mentioned in April upcoming a travel to China.

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GM Working with Communities to Develop Roadmap For Plug-in Infrastructure

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provide home wiring service at low/no-cost or financed thru low monthly utility bill); Provide free charging or compelling low-cost EV rates (3-4 cents/kWh); Provide “green” electricity options; Commit/fund commercial fleet purchases (25 high-profile vehicles). Large local employers (as early adopters).

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Conference confirms plug-in fever

Plugs and Cars

The conference attendees heard the now familiar if increasingly impassioned representatives of the utility industry trumpet the benefits of electricity for transportation. But neither car, GM execs made clear, will appear for sale on a showroom floor for more that two years. I will pay nothing for my 300 mile road trip.)

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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When the final funding opportunity announcement is released following this public comment period, DOE will accept applications from industry, national laboratories, and university-led teams to address these challenges and enable technologies that drive innovation in vehicle design. Advanced Climate Control Auxiliary Load Reduction.

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