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DOE announces approximately $64M in funding for 18 projects to advance H2@Scale

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JULY 21, 2020

These projects will fuel the next round of research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) activities under H2@Scale’s multi-year initiative to fully realize hydrogen’s benefits across the economy. Other areas of focus include identifying durable and cost-effective fuel cell systems and components for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

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USABC awards $2.4M contract to WPI for development of low-cost/fast-charge batteries for EV applications

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JULY 20, 2020

million contract to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) to lead a program to develop low-cost/fast-charge batteries for electric vehicle (EV) applications. The contract award, which includes a 50% cost share, funds a 36-month project that began earlier this year.

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Argonne and University of Illinois to form Midwest Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Coalition

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

The states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North and South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas are home to a quarter of the US population and consume 30% of electric power generated in the US.

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DOE Investing Up to $78M Investment in Two Consortia Targeting Algae-Based and Biomass-Based Bio-Hydrocarbon Fuels and Infrastructure; $1.6M for Ethanol Blends Fueling Infrastructure

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JANUARY 14, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will invest up to $78 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment in two consortia to support research and development of algae-based and biomass-based bio-hydrocarbon fuels and infrastructure. Led by the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (St.

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Blue Sun to build and operate renewable jet, diesel and gasoline demonstration facility; next step commercial volumes

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JANUARY 20, 2013

The scale up of the Biofuels ISOCONVERSION process with our partners at Blue Sun will allow us to take a significant step toward commercial scale production of 100% drop-in fuels at prices competitive with petroleum in the 2015 timeframe. Joseph, Missouri in Q1 2013 and will be operational in Q3 2013. Earlier post.).

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Total Invests in Series D Round of Butanol and Renewable Hydrocarbons Company Gevo

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APRIL 28, 2009

Gevo’s technology enables the cost-effective, practical production of renewable hydrocarbons such as isooctene and isooctane for the gasoline market, renewable jet fuel and renewable diesel blendstocks. Gevo has already produced renewable gasoline and jet fuel that meet or exceed all ASTM specifications. Joseph, Mo.,

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DOE awards nearly $55M to advance fuel efficient vehicle technologies in support of EV Everywhere and SuperTruck

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The new investments will go toward a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. Sixteen projects are aimed at reducing the cost and improving the performance of key PEV components.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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APRIL 30, 2010

Today’s technologies for making biofuels all rely on photosynthesis—either indirectly by converting plants to fuels or directly by harnessing photosynthetic organisms such as algae. The target liquid fuel is isooctane, which fits well into the existing transportation fuel system in the United States. OPX Biotechnologies Inc.

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ARPA-E announces $36M for high-temperature materials projects

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MARCH 23, 2019

Durable and affordable higher-temperature heat exchangers could make energy conversion much more efficient, which in turn could reduce fuel consumption, system footprint, capital and operational cost, and emissions. Missouri University of Science and Technology. The Ohio State University.

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DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

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MARCH 10, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $6 million to 11 projects aimed at improving potential buyers’ experiences with alternative fuel and plug-in electric vehicles, supporting training, and integrating alternative fuels into emergency planning. Clean Fuels Ohio. AWARD TABLE. Description. Federal amount. 400,000.

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President Obama announces two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes; new manufacturing innovation institute competition

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

For example, advanced composites could reduce passenger car weight by 50% and improve fuel efficiency by about 35% without compromising performance or safety. Low-cost advanced composites are also needed to make the storage tanks for vehicles that run on hydrogen and natural gas.

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DOE reports progress on development of hydrogen storage technologies

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office’ (FCTO) 2014 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Annual Progress Report ( earlier post )—an annual summary of results from projects funded by DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program— described a number of advances in the field of hydrogen storage. Source: DOE.

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ARPA-E awarding $60M to 23 projects; dry cooling and fusion power

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MAY 15, 2015

The projects are funded through ARPA-E’s two newest programs, Advanced Research In Dry cooling (ARID) and Accelerating Low-cost Plasma Heating and Assembly (ALPHA), which both seek to develop low-cost technology solutions. University of Missouri, Lehigh University, and Evapco). ARID AWARDS. Lead organization.

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DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

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AUGUST 25, 2009

million of non-Federal cost sharing. In order for low-cost electricity from coal-fired power plants to remain available, the DOE said, economical methods for capturing and storing the greenhouse gas emissions from these plants must be developed. Missouri University of Science and Technology , Rolla, Mo.

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DOE announces approximately $64M in funding for 18 projects to advance H2@Scale

USABC awards $2.4M contract to WPI for development of low-cost/fast-charge batteries for EV applications

Argonne and University of Illinois to form Midwest Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Coalition

DOE Investing Up to $78M Investment in Two Consortia Targeting Algae-Based and Biomass-Based Bio-Hydrocarbon Fuels and Infrastructure; $1.6M for Ethanol Blends Fueling Infrastructure

Blue Sun to build and operate renewable jet, diesel and gasoline demonstration facility; next step commercial volumes

Total Invests in Series D Round of Butanol and Renewable Hydrocarbons Company Gevo

DOE awards nearly $55M to advance fuel efficient vehicle technologies in support of EV Everywhere and SuperTruck

ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

ARPA-E announces $36M for high-temperature materials projects

DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

President Obama announces two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes; new manufacturing innovation institute competition

DOE reports progress on development of hydrogen storage technologies

ARPA-E awarding $60M to 23 projects; dry cooling and fusion power

DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

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