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ARPA-E awards $37M for IONICS projects; improving solid-state batteries and fuel cells

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In particular, IONICS projects will work to improve energy storage and conversion technologies in three categories: transportation batteries, grid-level storage, and fuel cells. Iowa State University. grid, transforming domestic energy production. Washington University in St. The Washington University in St.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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These vehicles will be the first electric transit buses deployed in Iowa. St Louis Metro Transit will receive funds to replace older model diesel buses with battery electric city transit buses in the St Louis region. Project partners are MidAmerican Energy and Proterra. Mountain Rides Transportation Authority.

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