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DOE awarding $4.8M to 5 BIRD Energy projects with Israel; H2 storage, biofuel, sustainable transportation

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The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Energy (MOE) and the Israel Innovation Authority, announced $4.8 Qualified projects must contribute at least 50% to project costs and commit to repay up to 150% of the grant if the project leads to commercial success. CelDezyner Ltd. SoftWheel Ltd.

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EnStorage and Princeton Power Systems awarded $950K BIRD grant for hydrogen bromide flow battery system

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Princeton Power Systems and EnStorage have been awarded a $950,000 grant from the Israel-US Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD). EnStorage is backed by leading investors including: Warburg Pincus, Canaan Partners, Greylock Israel, Wellington and Siemens TTB.

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Israel Aerospace Industries and Cella Energy receive grant for UAV fuel cell project

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Cella Energy have been awarded industrial research and development funding by Space Florida, the State of Florida’s aerospace and spaceport development authority, and MATIMOP, Israel’s Industrial Center for Research and Development.

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Ilika completes US$19M equity placement to support solid-state battery commercialization

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million) in grant support from the UK Government’s Faraday Battery Challenge Fund, it has extended its product roadmap to develop large-format Goliath pouch cells. Ilika is headquartered in the UK and has operations in the US, China and Israel. Ilika currently produces its Stereax batteries on a pilot line in Southampton, UK.

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EVR Motors signs fourth commercial agreement in India and establishes Indian manufacturing facility

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Israel-based EVR Motors has signed an agreement with RSB Group, one of India’s Tier-1 automotive suppliers. Over the last year, EVR was granted ten patents for its new technology, and more patents are expected. The agreement with RSB is EVR’s fourth commercial agreement in India signed during the past eight months.

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Tour Engine receives $2M investment to further development of latest generation of split-cycle engine

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Over the past 4 years, the company has been the recipient of 4 grants: 3 from the Israeli Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources and one from California Energy Commissions Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG). Earlier post.)

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Does Better Place Have A Monopoly On Electric Cars In Israel?

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The electric vehicle world is watching the rollout of Better Place's electric-car network in Israel with interest, but some have asked whether Better Place has an effective monopoly on electric cars granted by the Israeli Government.