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Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

The VEGAN features an extremely durable lightweight reinforced aluminum (6061-T6) chassis that weighs under 31 kg and a reinforced fiberglass body with carbon fiber ribs that weighs under 23 kg.

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Pakistan Low Cost Solar Carbon Fiber

New IACMI collaboration to develop advanced carbon fiber for hydrogen, natural gas storage tanks; $2.7M DOE award

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JULY 31, 2020

million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and validate technology that will reduce the cost of manufacturing high-performance carbon fiber by 25% to make composite natural gas or hydrogen fuel tanks to power cars and trucks. The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) will receive $2.7

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Hydrogen Gas

DOE awards $54M to 13 projects for transformational manufacturing technologies and materials; top two awards go to carbon fiber materials and electrodes for next-gen batteries

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JUNE 12, 2012

The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

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Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Carbon Lithium Sulfur

ARPA-E selects 13 projects for $30M in awards to advance natural gas vehicle technologies

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JULY 12, 2012

materials for low-pressure gas storage tanks using their computational screening tool. identification of low-cost, high-performance materials that will. speed the development of low-pressure natural gas tanks for. be virtually maintenance-free. intestine storage tanks could be as light as today’s carbon fiber.

Gas

Gas Eaton Low Cost Carbon Fiber

Huntington Ingalls delivers 900-ton carbon composite deckhouse for new destroyer

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OCTOBER 11, 2012

The deckhouse, according to the company, is one of the largest carbon composite structures yet built. The deckhouse and hangar take full advantage of the properties of carbon fiber materials and balsa wood cores. When cured, the composite structure is as strong as steel but requires little maintenance and is very lightweight.

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Carbon San Antonio Carbon Fiber Mariner

DOE to issue a funding opportunity announcement on H2@Scale new markets

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DECEMBER 17, 2019

The R&D would be executed in collaboration with DOE’s Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) and would enable large-scale domestic electrolyzer manufacturing focused on reducing the cost of megawatt- and gigawatt-scale electrolyzers for diverse end uses. Advanced Carbon Fiber for Compressed Hydrogen and Natural Gas Storage Tanks.

Market

Market Carbon Fiber Hydrogen Mariner

DOE issues RFI for hydrogen delivery R&D, targeting cost of $2-4 gge

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MAY 14, 2013

The operating and maintenance cost of in-service compressors is exacerbated by the on/off cycling of the compressors resulting from a lack of station demand. The capital cost of the commercial hardware remains high due to low production volumes. Composite carbon fiber and steel vessels are a potential alternative.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Cost Of Carbon Fiber Low Cost

ARPA-E awarding $33M to 10 projects for natural gas pipeline retrofitting: REPAIR

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AUGUST 7, 2020

REPAIR teams will develop technology that enables gas utilities to update their distribution systems at low cost and continue to reliably service commercial and residential gas delivery needs nationwide. Autonomous Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Natural Gas Pipes - $5,000,000. —ARPA-E Director Lane Genatowski.

Gas

Gas Gas-Electric Universal Colorado

DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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JANUARY 22, 2014

Area Of Interest (AOI) 1: Development of Low-Cost, High-Strength Automotive Aluminum Sheet. This AOI is to address two major technical gaps in the performance of automotive aluminum alloys: Low strength among cost competitive automotive sheet alloys such as 5xxx and 6xxx series. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber

DOE to issue FY14 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity announcement

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Possible areas of interest for the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge include, but are not limited to: Development of low-cost, high-strength automotive aluminum sheet. Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles.

Vehicles

Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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APRIL 9, 2019

As well as ecological and tax benefits, TGI technology offers exceptionally low costs per kilometer—up to 50% cheaper than a gasoline equivalent model and 30% cheaper than a diesel—and with the further improvements SEAT has made to the technology, now it can go even further before needing to be refueled.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric

DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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DECEMBER 20, 2015

Accelerated Development and Deployment of Low-Cost Automotive Magnesium (Mg) Sheet Components. Dissimilar metal joint systems are limited to aluminum, steel, magnesium, and carbon fiber composites. Advances for the Production of Low Cost Electric Drive Vehicle Motors. per pound of weight saved.

Li-ion

Li-ion Vehicles Low Cost Grid

DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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JULY 10, 2010

Specifically, low cost and energy-efficient processes are sought that can be demonstrated and validated under field conditions to meet needs of the nascent algal biomass industry. Algae cultures tend to be relatively dilute, and the energy requirement to remove water from the cultures can be a significant portion of the energy balance.

Fuel

Fuel Motor Motors Motoring

Lectric ONE shockingly unveiled as low-cost premium e-bike with auto-shifting gearbox

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MARCH 12, 2024

Positioned as a premium commuter e-bike in the budget space, the new model marks equally new territory for the low-cost e-bike company turned premium space competitor. Lectric Ebikes’ entire MO has been to find highly-demanded niches in the US e-bike market and then roll out new models at a fraction of the cost of competitors.

Low Cost

Low Cost Auto Carbon Fiber Maintenance

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Accelerated Development and Deployment of Low‐Cost Automotive Mg Sheet Components (Area of Interest 3). Demonstrate the joining of steel to aluminum and aluminum to carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using the existing spot welding infrastructure. Description. Federal funding. Federal funding. Description.

Vehicles

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal

DOE announces $58M in funding for advanced vehicle technologies

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JANUARY 21, 2016

Secretary Moniz also announced that two innovative projects at CALSTART and the National Association of Regional Councils will receive $3 million to develop systems that help companies combine their purchasing of advanced vehicles, components, and infrastructure to reduce incremental cost and achieve economies of scale.

Li-ion

Li-ion Ni-Li Vehicles Grid

DOE issues $35M funding opportunity for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

Applications for novel compression must identify pathways for the system to meet the ultimate capital and operating and maintenance (O&M) targets in the Hydrogen Delivery MYRD&D ($170,000 per compressor with an O&M cost of less than $3,400 per year in high volume production).

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel Climate Production

X Shore Bowrider launched as new affordable-ish recreational electric boat

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Well, at least outside of the most extremely low-cost models. meter (21 ft) boat’s hull is constructed using advanced materials, including glass fiber and carbon fiber, at the company’s Swedish factory. Now the company is building upon that same platform with the new X Shore 1 Bowrider.

Affordable

Affordable Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical

Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in December 2024

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

If you like the idea of a low-cost US-based company like Lectric eBikes but want something with more power than their XP LITE, consider the $999 Lectric XP 3.0. Its hard to find a better combination of low cost and high performance anywhere in the e-bike market right now. Lectric XP LITE 2.0 The XP 3.0

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DECEMBER 7, 2024

If you like the idea of a low-cost US-based company like Lectric eBikes but want something with more power than their XP LITE, consider the $999 Lectric XP 3.0. Its hard to find a better combination of low cost and high performance anywhere in the e-bike market right now. Lectric XP LITE 2.0 The XP 3.0

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MARCH 6, 2024

If you like the idea of a low-cost US-based company like Lectric eBikes but want something with more power than their XP LITE, consider the $999 Lectric XP 3.0. It’s hard to find a better combination of low cost and high performance anywhere in the e-bike market right now. The XP 3.0

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

If you like the idea of a low-cost US-based company like Lectric eBikes but want something with more power than their XP LITE, consider the $999 Lectric XP 3.0. It’s hard to find a better combination of low cost and high performance anywhere in the e-bike market right now. Lectric XP LITE 2.0 The XP 3.0

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

If you like the idea of a low-cost US-based company like Lectric eBikes but want something with more power than their XP LITE, consider the $999 Lectric XP 3.0. It’s hard to find a better combination of low cost and high performance anywhere in the e-bike market right now. Lectric XP LITE 2.0 The XP 3.0

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JANUARY 13, 2024

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. Some examples are the use of fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar substituting for wood and metal in vehicle parts, appliances and furniture products.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

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Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

New IACMI collaboration to develop advanced carbon fiber for hydrogen, natural gas storage tanks; $2.7M DOE award

DOE awards $54M to 13 projects for transformational manufacturing technologies and materials; top two awards go to carbon fiber materials and electrodes for next-gen batteries

ARPA-E selects 13 projects for $30M in awards to advance natural gas vehicle technologies

Huntington Ingalls delivers 900-ton carbon composite deckhouse for new destroyer

DOE to issue a funding opportunity announcement on H2@Scale new markets

DOE issues RFI for hydrogen delivery R&D, targeting cost of $2-4 gge

ARPA-E awarding $33M to 10 projects for natural gas pipeline retrofitting: REPAIR

DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

DOE to issue FY14 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity announcement

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

Lectric ONE shockingly unveiled as low-cost premium e-bike with auto-shifting gearbox

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

DOE announces $58M in funding for advanced vehicle technologies

DOE issues $35M funding opportunity for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

X Shore Bowrider launched as new affordable-ish recreational electric boat

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