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DOE seeks feedback on new domestic manufacturing conversion grants for electrified vehicles program

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) has released a Request for Information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0003032 ) to seek public input that will help shape the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants for Electrified Vehicles program. Background.

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Plug Power to supply green hydrogen to Amazon

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Plug Power signed a hydrogen supply deal with Amazon to provide liquid green hydrogen starting in 2025 to help decarbonize Amazon’s operations as part of its commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040. Specifically, Amazon and Plug have signed a deal for Plug to supply 10,950 tons per year of liquid green hydrogen to fuel Amazon operations.

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DOE announces $15.5B package primarily focused on retooling existing factories for EVs

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This includes making available $2 billion in grants and up to $10 billion in loans to support automotive manufacturing conversion projects that retain high-quality jobs in communities that currently host these manufacturing facilities. The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $15.5-billion

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Plug Power ships first production fuel cell Progen systems for EV range extenders for FedEx Freight

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Plug Power Inc. has shipped the first production ProGen fuel cell systems for use as range extenders in electric delivery vehicles. Through this application, Plug Power extends its reach into the on-road electric vehicle market, increasing its served market for fuel cell products and hydrogen fueling stations.

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DOE issues Notice of Intent to award $2B to accelerate domestic manufacturing of EVs; retooling and refurbishing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a notice of intent ( DE-FOA-0003113 : Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants) to invest $2 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act to accelerate domestic manufacturing of electrified vehicles. DOE anticipates making approximately 9‐15 awards in the form of grants under this FOA.

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DOE intends to award up to $37M to advance EV battery recycling, transportation and design

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million plug-in electric vehicles have been sold in the US. The high-capacity battery supply chain consists of five main steps: raw material production, materials processing, battery material manufacturing and cell fabrication, battery pack and end use product manufacturing, and battery end-of-life and recycling.

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McLaren delays Artura plug-in hybrid a median of 4 months

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outlets acquired through Car Information , McLaren stated deliveries of its plug-in hybrid, the Artura, are behind schedule on moderate about 4 months because the British automaker institutes “enhanced testing procedures” to enhance component. In a memo to U.S. ” Spokesman Roger Ormisher showed the extend.

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