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Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) completed in Japan; aiming for low-cost green hydrogen production; P2G

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MARCH 8, 2020

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS), Tohoku Electric Power Co., The FH2R can produce as much as 1,200 Nm 3 of hydrogen per hour (rated power operation) using renewable energy.

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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Researchers from Japan’s NIMS (National Institute for Materials Science), the University of Tokyo and Hiroshima University have jointly conducted a techno-economic analysis for hydrogen production from photovoltaic power generation (PV) utilizing a battery-assisted electrolyzer. The team then evaluated the economic feasibility of the system.

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Heliogen and Bloom Energy demonstrate production of low-cost green hydrogen; concentrated solar and high-temp electrolysis

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Responsible for more than one-third of the world’s energy consumption and a quarter of global CO 2 emissions, industrial companies are particularly well-suited for low-cost, large-scale hydrogen utilization given their substantial energy requirements and notable carbon emissions. —Bill Gross, founder and CEO of Heliogen.

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VW shows low-cost ID. 2all concept FWD MEB EV; “spacious as a Golf, inexpensive as a Polo”

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MARCH 16, 2023

Other design features of the concept car include a body with a clear and powerful stance on the wheels, a friendly face, a good portion of dynamics and timeless elegance. —Andreas Mindt, Head of Design at Volkswagen Passenger Cars One element of this new design language is the C-pillar design developed for the first Golf.

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Equipmake and HiETA developing new motor with 20kW/kg power density using additive manufacturing

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MARCH 4, 2020

This approach not only means that AMPERE will use the least amount of high strength alloys in its construction, but also the least amount of expensive active materials—the magnets—too, keeping cost as low as possible. Its APM range of motors are used by its EBus chassis and will also power the upcoming Ariel HIPERCAR.

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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Intelligent Power Generation (IPG) will demonstrate the impact of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in UK electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, following a £1-million contract from Highways England. Not only can IPG’s technology deliver low-emission, pollutant-free energy on today’s cleaner fuels.

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PNNL team develops new low-cost method to convert captured CO2 to methane

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Earlier this year, PNNL researchers revealed that using EEMPA in power plants could slash the price of carbon capture to 19% lower than standard industry costs—the lowest documented price of carbon capture. The new process gives off excess heat, too, providing steam for power generation. —Heldebrant et al.

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USABC awards $3.5M low-cost/fast-charge battery technology development contract to Zenlabs Energy

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JUNE 30, 2022

in Fremont, California for a low-cost/fast-charge (LCFC) technology development. Zenlabs has developed proprietary silicon-based formulations that offer higher specific capacity, longer cycle life, and lower cost. The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) awarded a $3.5-million

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Rice U team creates low-cost, high-efficiency integrated device for solar-driven water splitting; solar leaf

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MAY 5, 2020

Rice University researchers have created an efficient, low-cost device that splits water to produce hydrogen fuel. A schematic and electron microscope cross-section show the structure of an integrated, solar-powered catalyst to split water into hydrogen fuel and oxygen. That lowers the entry barrier for commercial adoption.

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Low Cost Solar Water Polymer

Solid Power unveils all-solid-state platform technology, transitions silicon cells to pilot line

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MAY 25, 2021

Solid Power, a producer of all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, provided details on its All-Solid-State Platform technology and the three unique battery designs it enables. Solid Power has also announced the successful transition of its high-content silicon all-solid-state battery to the company’s Colorado-based production line.

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Researchers use sodium to deliver low-cost MgSi alloys for solid-state hydrogen storage

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MAY 9, 2022

Researchers at the University of Queensland have show that a low-cost Mg-based hydrogen storage alloy is possible with only 1 wt% Si. A paper on their work is published in the Journal of Power Sources. A high hydrogen capacity of 6.72 wt% hydrogen is achieved via trace sodium (Na) addition. 2022.231538.

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JERA and IHI to demo ammonia co-firing at a large-scale commercial coal-fired power plant

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MAY 30, 2021

This will be the world’s first demonstration project in which a large amount of ammonia will be co-fired in a large-scale commercial coal-fired power plant. Ammonia enables efficient, low-cost transport and storage of hydrogen. The two companies are moving forward with design and construction.

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Coal Commercial Power Powered

Universal Hydrogen successfully completes first flight of hydrogen fuel cell powered regional airliner

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MARCH 3, 2023

During the second circuit over the airport, we were comfortable with the performance of the hydrogen powertrain, so we were able to throttle back the fossil fuel turbine engine to demonstrate cruise principally on hydrogen power.

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Hydrogen Universal Fuel Powered

Santa Clara VTA partners with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to charge 34 electric buses with solar-powered microgrid

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JANUARY 28, 2022

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will install an innovative clean energy microgrid and EV fleet charging system with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to help power the agency’s transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet, following a grant that was awarded for the project by the California Energy Commission this week.

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DOE announces $64M for research into future coal power plants

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FEBRUARY 8, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $64 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development (R&D) projects under the funding opportunity announcement ( DE-FOA-0002057 ), “Critical Components for Coal FIRST Power Plants of the Future.”. AOI 2: Indirect Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Plant System.

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Coal Future Power Powered

Researchers use melamine to create effective, low-cost carbon capture; potential tailpipe application

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AUGUST 5, 2022

UC Berkeley chemists created the first such carbon-capture MOF in 2015, and subsequent versions have proved even more efficient at removing carbon dioxide from flue gases, such as those from a coal-fired power plant. The low cost of porous melamine means that the material could be deployed widely.

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UCLA team uses graphite to boost performance of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials

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MARCH 3, 2021

Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4 ) is widely used as a low-cost, safer cathode material for Li-ion batteries; however, low ionic and electronic conductivity limit its rate performance. The approach provides a new strategy toward low-cost, long-life, and high-power batteries, the researchers concluded.

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Advent Technologies and Alfa Laval partner in marine methanol-powered fuel cell development project

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JANUARY 15, 2023

Advent Technologies Holdings will collaborate with Alfa Laval, a global provider of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling products, on a project to explore applications of Advent’s methanol-powered high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cells in the marine industry.

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New Road Map to a US Hydrogen Economy

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MARCH 22, 2020

A coalition of major oil & gas, power, automotive, fuel cell, and hydrogen companies have developed and released the full new report, a “ Road Map to a US Hydrogen Economy. ” Analytical support was provided by McKinsey and scientific observations and technical input was provided by the Electric Power Research Institute.

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Ford partnering with Solid Power to develop solid-state batteries for next-gen EVs

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APRIL 11, 2019

Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Solid Power ( earlier post ) to develop all solid-state batteries (ASSB) for next-generation electric vehicles. Solid Power’s solid-state technology combines a cathode, metallic lithium anode, and a safe, inorganic solid electrolyte layer. —Doug Campbell, Solid Power’s co-founder and CEO.

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UH, Toyota researchers develop new cathode and electrolyte for high-power Mg battery rivaling Li-ion

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

Magnesium batteries have long been considered a potentially safer and less expensive alternative to lithium-ion batteries, but previous versions have been severely limited in the power they delivered. The combination affords a Mg battery that delivers a specific power of up to 30.4?kW?kg —Dong et al. Tutusaus, O.,

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Ionblox raises $24M Series B to support the commercialization of high energy & high power battery cells; Lilium an investor

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

After an extensive review we believe that Ionblox’s pouch cell technology will be very well positioned to achieve superior combined performance for high power and high energy density, and we are very excited to continue our joint development. million in cost share for the development of low-cost, fast-charge electric vehicle batteries.

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IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). A combination of falling costs for solar and wind power, improved performance as well as economies of scale for electrolyzers could make it possible.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

by Toby Gill, CEO, Intelligent Power Generation. With battery storage able to provide a unique role in balancing a renewable electricity grid, Toby Gill, CEO of Intelligent Power Generation, asks could innovations in green hydrogen and biofuel technologies contribute to a more optimized and economical energy mix?

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Rad Power Bikes launches its first belt drive low-cost e-bike, the RadKick

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AUGUST 7, 2024

Rad Power Bikes announced its newest model this morning, marking the first belt-driven low-cost electric bike from the Seattle-based e-bike maker. Meet the new Rad Power Bikes RadKick.

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Bosch boosts stake in SOFC expert Ceres Power to around 18%; possible expansion into SO electrolysis

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JANUARY 23, 2020

Bosch has increased its stake in solid-oxide fuel-cell (SOFC) developer Ceres Power from 3.9% The stake increase is achieved through a subscription by Bosch for new Ceres Power shares, as well as the purchase of further shares from existing shareholders. to around 18%. Picture: Bosch.

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Achates Power brings in Cummins veteran David Crompton as President and CEO

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JANUARY 4, 2019

Opposed-piston engine developer Achates Power has appointed Cummins veteran David Crompton as president and CEO. Crompton joins Achates Power after 28 years at Cummins, where he served as President of both the Engine Business and Power Systems business. —John Wall, Chairman of the Board, Achates Power.

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NASA to fly payload with SpinLaunch’s mass accelerator to test low-cost, high-cadence kinetic launch system

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APRIL 7, 2022

SpinLaunch , the developer of a ground-based, electric-powered, kinetic launch system, has signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA.

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Solid Power awarded up to $12.5M to develop nickel- and cobalt-free all-solid-state battery cells; ?500 Wh/kg target

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

Solid Power, Inc., Solid Power expects to receive up to $12.5 Solid Power’s objective is to produce multi-layer cells meeting intelligence application needs for high energy density, high power density, long calendar life, quiet operation, and robustness to extreme environmental conditions.

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Palermo school buses go electric with funding and 50% lower electricity rate from AMPLY Power

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APRIL 7, 2021

Adding another school district fleet electrification program to its growing list of customers, AMPLY Power has been selected to manage the charging of electric school buses for the Palermo Union Elementary School District in Northern California. The cost of electricity without managed charging could be as high as $0.20/kWh.

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DOE closes on $504M loan guarantee for world’s largest clean hydrogen and energy storage project

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JUNE 11, 2022

The loan guarantee will help finance construction of the largest clean hydrogen storage facility in the world, capable of providing long-term low-cost, seasonal energy storage, furthering grid stability. ACES Delta is a joint venture between Mitsubishi Power Americas and Magnum Development.

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Raven SR & Hyzon Motors to build up to 100 waste-to-hydrogen hubs

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APRIL 28, 2021

a global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, announced a joint venture to build up to 100 hydrogen hubs across the United States and globally. tons of renewable green hydrogen, enough to power 100 heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Raven SR , a renewable fuels company, and Hyzon Motors Inc.,

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Light-powered nano-bio hybrid organisms consume CO2, create plastics and fuels

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JUNE 11, 2019

University of Colorado Boulder researchers have developed nanobio-hybrid organisms capable of using airborne carbon dioxide and nitrogen to produce a variety of plastics and fuels, a promising first step toward low-cost carbon sequestration and eco-friendly manufacturing for chemicals. —Ding et al.

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SK E&S, SK Plug Hyverse partner with Korea South-East Power for green hydrogen & green ammonia production

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AUGUST 21, 2022

SK E&S and SK Plug Hyverse—a joint venture (JV) formed in January of this year by SK E&S and Plug Power—will work with Korea Southeast Power Generation (KOEN) to cooperate with green hydrogen and green ammonia projects based on renewable energy resources in Korea and abroad.

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AW-Energy entering green hydrogen market with wave energy device

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

AW-Energy says that its wave energy device, when combined with other renewable energy sources, can enable significant green hydrogen cost reductions and is a viable solution in the drive to execute the world’s clean energy hydrogen roadmap. Wave energy holds the greatest potential to generate constant low-cost green hydrogen.

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CWind launches first hybrid-powered surface effect ship: CWind Pioneer

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MARCH 1, 2021

CWind, a leading provider of project services, crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and GWO-accredited training courses to the offshore wind industry, and part of the Global Marine Group (a market leader in offshore engineering), has delivered the world’s first hybrid-powered Surface Effect Ship (SES), the CWind Pioneer.

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BIT, FAW team develops turbocharged, DI hydrogen engine; high power and efficiency, near-zero NOx

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JUNE 6, 2022

direct-injection (DI) turbocharged hydrogen engine that delivers clean, efficient, and high-power performance. Peak power of 120 kW @ 4400 rpm and a maximum torque of 340 N·m @ 2000 rpm can be achieved with the matched turbocharger. A paper on the study appears in the journal Fuel. —Bao et al. 2022.124713. 2022.124713.

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New high-performance lithiated silicon–sulfur battery with pomegranate-structured electrodes

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JUNE 28, 2021

A paper on their work is published in the Journal of Power Sources. Lithiated silicon-sulfur (Si–S) batteries are promising next-generation energy storage systems because of their high theoretical energy density, low cost, and high safety. Leicheng Zhang, Chen Zhao, Qinping Jian, Maochun Wu, Tianshou Zhao (2021). “A

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Gigastack renewable hydrogen from offshore wind project advances to next phase; 100MW electrolyzer system

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The Gigastack project, led by ITM Power, Ørsted, Phillips 66 Limited and Element Energy, will show how renewable hydrogen derived from offshore wind can support the UK’s 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emission target. ITM Power 100MW electrolyzer facility concept. The UK has awarded £7.5 Earlier post.).

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TEPCO and Toyota develop stationary storage battery system using EV batteries

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JUNE 3, 2023

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. To this end, TEPCO HD and Toyota have jointly developed a stationary storage battery system that can be used in combination with existing power conversion systems (PCS) by connecting multiple storage batteries for electric vehicles.

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Transform Materials plasma process converts abundant natural gas into high-value hydrogen and acetylene

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

For example, Transform Materials can fully utilize coalbed methane from coal mining operators to produce green hydrogen to power heavy equipment and hauling trucks. For acetylene users, Transform Materials enables on-site production of this important precursor, guaranteeing surety of supply, conveniently and at low cost.

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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

They will incorporate experts in hydrodynamics, structural dynamics, control systems, power electronics, grid connections, and performance optimization. Tidal Power Tug - $4,500,000. The Tidal Power Tug is a tidal hydrokinetic turbine with a vertical-axis yawing spar buoy and a horizontal-axis parallel-flow rotor. Aquantis, Inc.

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Hyliion and Cummins optimizing Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine as generator for Hypertruck ERX powertrain

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JUNE 29, 2022

The Hyliion Hypertruck ERX is an electric range extender semi-truck powertrain solution using onboard power generation to recharge the batteries. Cummins’ ISX12N ( earlier post ) will be optimized with the Hyliion Hypertruck ERX, so that it can use the existing 700 natural gas stations across North America for low-cost refueling.

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Gas Engine North America Gas-Electric

Kia’s new Syros SUV is going electric as a low-cost Hyundai Inster EV twin

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

Although it was launched with a gas-powered engine, Kia plans to launch the all-electric version soon. The new Kia Syros EV will share underpinnings with the Hyundai Inster EV as its latest low-cost electric model. Kia introduced its new Syros SUV last week.

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Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) completed in Japan; aiming for low-cost green hydrogen production; P2G

Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

Heliogen and Bloom Energy demonstrate production of low-cost green hydrogen; concentrated solar and high-temp electrolysis

VW shows low-cost ID. 2all concept FWD MEB EV; “spacious as a Golf, inexpensive as a Polo”

Equipmake and HiETA developing new motor with 20kW/kg power density using additive manufacturing

IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

PNNL team develops new low-cost method to convert captured CO2 to methane

USABC awards $3.5M low-cost/fast-charge battery technology development contract to Zenlabs Energy

Rice U team creates low-cost, high-efficiency integrated device for solar-driven water splitting; solar leaf

Solid Power unveils all-solid-state platform technology, transitions silicon cells to pilot line

Researchers use sodium to deliver low-cost MgSi alloys for solid-state hydrogen storage

JERA and IHI to demo ammonia co-firing at a large-scale commercial coal-fired power plant

Universal Hydrogen successfully completes first flight of hydrogen fuel cell powered regional airliner

Santa Clara VTA partners with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to charge 34 electric buses with solar-powered microgrid

DOE announces $64M for research into future coal power plants

Researchers use melamine to create effective, low-cost carbon capture; potential tailpipe application

UCLA team uses graphite to boost performance of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials

Advent Technologies and Alfa Laval partner in marine methanol-powered fuel cell development project

New Road Map to a US Hydrogen Economy

Ford partnering with Solid Power to develop solid-state batteries for next-gen EVs

UH, Toyota researchers develop new cathode and electrolyte for high-power Mg battery rivaling Li-ion

Ionblox raises $24M Series B to support the commercialization of high energy & high power battery cells; Lilium an investor

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

Rad Power Bikes launches its first belt drive low-cost e-bike, the RadKick

Bosch boosts stake in SOFC expert Ceres Power to around 18%; possible expansion into SO electrolysis

Achates Power brings in Cummins veteran David Crompton as President and CEO

NASA to fly payload with SpinLaunch’s mass accelerator to test low-cost, high-cadence kinetic launch system

Solid Power awarded up to $12.5M to develop nickel- and cobalt-free all-solid-state battery cells; ?500 Wh/kg target

Palermo school buses go electric with funding and 50% lower electricity rate from AMPLY Power

DOE closes on $504M loan guarantee for world’s largest clean hydrogen and energy storage project

Raven SR & Hyzon Motors to build up to 100 waste-to-hydrogen hubs

Light-powered nano-bio hybrid organisms consume CO2, create plastics and fuels

SK E&S, SK Plug Hyverse partner with Korea South-East Power for green hydrogen & green ammonia production

AW-Energy entering green hydrogen market with wave energy device

CWind launches first hybrid-powered surface effect ship: CWind Pioneer

BIT, FAW team develops turbocharged, DI hydrogen engine; high power and efficiency, near-zero NOx

New high-performance lithiated silicon–sulfur battery with pomegranate-structured electrodes

Gigastack renewable hydrogen from offshore wind project advances to next phase; 100MW electrolyzer system

TEPCO and Toyota develop stationary storage battery system using EV batteries

Transform Materials plasma process converts abundant natural gas into high-value hydrogen and acetylene

DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

Hyliion and Cummins optimizing Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine as generator for Hypertruck ERX powertrain

Kia’s new Syros SUV is going electric as a low-cost Hyundai Inster EV twin

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