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ARPA-E Selects 6 Projects for $9.6M in Funding, Including Improving Efficiency and Power Density of Electric Machines

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The latest funding is going to projects that could improve energy efficiency in buildings by reducing loads on air conditioners; reduce costs associated with generating electricity from solar power; and improve efficiency and power density of electric machines. Other projects selected include: Makani Power, Inc.

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DOE requesting information on critical energy materials, including fuel cell platinum group metal catalysts

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Battery electric Plug-in hybrid electric Hybrid Fuel cells. Solid oxide solid acid Phosphoric acid molten carbonate Polymer electrolyte membrane. Concentrated solar power. Trough system Power tower system Dish engine system. Mirrors Molten salts. Wind turbines. Technologies. Components.

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Hydro-Québec and Technifin form partnership to license lithium titanate spinel oxide (LTO) technologies for Li-ion battery applications

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In 1996, he was the first to propose the use of nano-scale LTO for lithium-ion batteries and hybrid supercapacitors.). It primarily exploits renewable generating options, in particular hydropower, and supports the development of wind energy through purchases from independent power producers. It operates at 1.5

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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The new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing US competitiveness in rare earth alternatives and breakthroughs in biofuels, thermal storage, grid controls, and solar power electronics. Solar ADEPT: Solar Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology ($14.7 Lead organization.

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