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MAY 1, 2023

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research The overall advantage of battery electric over gasoline vehicles, in terms of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases, has been well documented. However, the emissions of electric vehicles depend greatly on the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them.

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MAY 24, 2024

PHOENIX, Arizona — The Ohio State/Wilberforce University Team has been named the Year Two champion of the EcoCAR Electric Vehicle (EV) Challenge, followed by Georgia Tech in second place and McMaster University (CA) in third place.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

Collaboration will enhance battery knowledge and address challenges in energy density, cost and lifespan. Argonne and the University of Münster agree to exchange researchers and collaborate on materials research, seminars, publications and more. Batteries are a part of people’s everyday lives.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

ATLIS Motor Vehicles, Inc. and Clemson University have partnered to advance development of electric-vehicle batteries that charge faster, last longer and can be scaled to fit a variety of vehicle classes. The ATLIS battery will utilize custom coatings to strike a balance between energy and power.

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MARCH 12, 2024

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA—Xendee Corporation, the leading distributed energy system and electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging design and operation platform, is excited. continued] The post Powering Island Communities in Fiji with Xendee & Arizona State University appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

QM Power and the SPARK Lab at University of Kentucky shared the combined results of a large-scale, multi-objective design optimization study, and lab testing of a prototype motor designed to meet the 2025 power density goals set by the US Department of Energy (DOE). Ionel, FIEEE, who serves as the inaugural L.

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MARCH 3, 2023

The Department of Energy (DOE) is funding six research and development projects that will repurpose domestic coal resources for high-value graphitic products and carbon-metal composites that can be employed in clean energy technologies. Understanding ultra-conductive carbon metal composite wire for electric motors. Earlier post.)

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JULY 11, 2022

Canada-based Moment Energy, a start-up created by four Simon Fraser University alumni, has established a supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz Energy (MBE) for second-life electric vehicle batteries. We are to combine Mercedes-Benz Energy’s experience with Moment Energy’s pioneering spirit in these exciting times.

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APRIL 13, 2020

Battery electric vehicles are only as clean as the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. The calculated relative amounts of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases from eight different energy sources are shown in the table below. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research.

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JULY 19, 2021

The Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University early in July announced plans to develop the first contactless wireless-charging concrete pavement highway segment. The project will use innovative magnetizable concrete developed by German startup Magment GmbH enabling wireless dynamic charging of electric vehicles as they drive.

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OCTOBER 26, 2020

Fairfax County and Dominion Energy have launched passenger service on Relay—the first publicly funded autonomous electric shuttle and test of driverless technology in public transportation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The County is contracting with Transdev to manage the operations of Relay.

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JUNE 2, 2022

This post examines the recent changes in the costs of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles. The expectation was that the cost of electricity had recently increased much less than the costs of gasoline and diesel. The reason is that, in the United States, oil is used to generate less than 1% of electricity.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2023

These include consumer electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and spacecrafts. Lithium is a rather scarce […] The post Tokyo University Scientists vastly improve capacity of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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AUGUST 22, 2021

The Scottish Hydrogen Fuel Cell Freight Trial (SHyFT), led by Arcola Energy, has secured funding from the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Road Freight program for the design of a trial of hydrogen fuel cell trucks, supported by a green hydrogen refueling infrastructure in Scotland.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Battery electric vehicles are only as clean as the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. The calculated relative amounts of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases from eight different energy sources are shown in the table below. Energy source.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been selected to lead an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) focused on polymer electrolytes for next-generation energy storage devices such as fuel cells and solid-state electric vehicle batteries.

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MARCH 4, 2021

In 2019, the Government of British Columbia, through the CleanBC Go Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization (ARC) program, selected Eagle for a grant of $290,000. Compared to most graphite mining, the Black Crystal graphite quarry operation has a light environmental footprint.

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

is funding a research consortium with the University of British Columbia (UBC) to develop a low-cost and scalable method for fabricating silicon-based anodes to improve the energy density of Li-ion batteries. Dr. Liu is leading a research group focused on advanced materials for energy storage. Canada-based MGX Minerals Inc.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, in collaboration with Volvo Group Trucks Technology, have developed a method to help electric delivery vehicles navigate strategically to use as little energy as possible. We have developed systematic tools to learn optimal energy usage.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Improbable and unrealistic scenarios are excellent tools to explore the odder aspects of our universe. continued] The post ICCT Hydrogen Trucking Scenario Would Require Europe To Ban All Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica. Schrödinger’s cat being both alive.

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JULY 18, 2023

a global manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has entered into a long-term EV charger supply agreement with Francis Energy, owner of the fourth-largest electric vehicle fast-charging network in the US. SK Signet and Francis Energy were noted as participants in this project.

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JUNE 3, 2021

A team of battery researchers at Canada’s Dalhousie University are the recipients of a $6 million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). million to help develop advanced batteries from electric cars and grid energy storage. The NSERC will give the team, headed by Dr. Jeff Dahn, $2.9

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JULY 26, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group announced the inauguration of its Joint Battery Research Center with Seoul National University (SNU). This is the first time that a research facility specializing in electric vehicle (EV) batteries has been built within Seoul National University. million EVs by 2030. million EVs by 2030.

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OCTOBER 12, 2019

The US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and The University of Toledo have entered into a memorandum of understanding for collaborative research into the advanced design and manufacturing of high-strength, intelligent, lightweight materials for use by the automotive sector.

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APRIL 22, 2019

Toyota Motor Corporation and Tsinghua University are establishing the Tsinghua - Toyota Joint Research Institute (Joint Research Institute). Toyota and Tsinghua University have engaged in research projects together since 1998, conducting technology courses and pursuing other related activities.

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APRIL 21, 2021

Factorial Energy , a start-up solid-state battery technology company, emerged from stealth mode with a 40Ah solid-state battery cell for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications. Factorial Energy is naming Joe Taylor as Executive Chairman.

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JUNE 14, 2019

Natron Energy, a developer of new battery cell technology based on Prussian Blue analogue electrodes and a sodium-ion electrolyte, has ( earlier post ), has been awarded a $3-million grant by the California Energy Commission (CEC) for “Advanced Energy Storage for Electric Vehicle Charging Support.”

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Energy Innovation Hub teams will emphasize multi-disciplinary fundamental research to address long-standing and emerging challenges for rechargeable batteries WASHINGTON, D.C. continued] The post $125 Million for Research to Enable Next-Generation Batteries & Energy Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica. Today, the U.S.

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JULY 25, 2023

As I wrote earlier today, this new electric vehicle era is all about batteries, batteries, batteries. While Hyundai is working with SK On and LG Energy Solution on the former, […]

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APRIL 2, 2021

Tulane University has received $737,500 from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for the purchase of five electric Grand West Vicinity buses and the installation of private charging stations, New Orleans City Business reports.

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MAY 3, 2024

The electric vehicle revolution has barely gotten under way, and already the goalposts for EV charging times are moving on to the next phase. The post New Sodium-Ion Battery Could Charge An Electric Vehicle In Seconds, Not Minutes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

University of Technology, Solaris is developing an advanced driver assistance system for city buses, mostly electric ones. The new system will also ensure optimal energy consumption by the vehicles. University of Technology. The tested system is ultimately intended for electric vehicles. —Micha?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For those who dream of driving their electric vehicle long distances to see the world’s largest ball of twine, Chelsea. continued] The post Chelsea Chen: Breaking Barriers In Energy Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

The University of Warwick is partnering with the Bolivian Government to advance lithium battery technologies. The post Lithium battery partnership ignited between Warwick University and Bolivia appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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MARCH 6, 2017

Nissan, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, PSA Groupe, NUVVE, Frederiksberg Forsyning, Enel, Insero and DTU (Technical University of Denmark) Electrical Engineering (PowerLabDK) are partnering in the Danish project Parker to develop a universal definition for grid integration for electric vehicles.

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JUNE 17, 2018

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has launched the second phase of a major solid-state Li-ion battery project in a quest to achieve both high energy density and safety in batteries for electric vehicles.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

During a keynote speech to the Transportation Research Board annual meeting Wednesday, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy questioned the safety impact of electric vehicles. Electrifying vehicles adds yet more weight. Combustible, energy-dense petroleum is replaced by bulky batteries.

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