Electric Vehicles Have Many Benefits Gas Vehicles Do Not

Credit to Author: Jake Richardson| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:10:05 +0000

There is a surplus of online electric vehicle misinformation and disinformation, enough that EV truths may not be as evident as they could or should be. Electric vehicles have many benefits, as demonstrated below. Many of them have to do with the fact they don’t directly generate toxic air pollution … [continued]

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Argonne & the University of Münster Join Forces to Advance Essential Battery Materials & Technology

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:35:30 +0000

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. We routinely rely on them as the power supply … [continued]

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On The Frontline of Smart Charging

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:00:41 +0000

Jason Harper’s innovations in charge management technology improve electric vehicle operation New system utilizes true smart charging to reduce infrastructure costs and optimize driver needs Electric vehicles (EVs) are here to stay, and aided by smart charging management technology developed by Argonne electrical engineer Jason Harper, they won’t waste any … [continued]

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A Fifth of U.S. Green Hydrogen Projects Eyed for Water-Stressed Areas

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:58:24 +0000

As the federal government pours billions into hydrogen production to lower greenhouse gas emissions, critics worry water shortages in the Southwest could worsen. Armed with bright green shovels, executives from the Australian mining giant Fortescue broke ground in May on a green hydrogen plant outside of Buckeye, Arizona, in an area the … [continued]

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North American Battery & EV Supply Chain Investment Grew to More than $250 Billion by End of 2023

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:31:03 +0000

Cumulative battery and EV supply chain investment in North America grew to more than $250 billion by the end of 2023. Investment in battery and EV supply chains increased rapidly after the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) on November 15, 2021, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on … [continued]

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EV Savings: States in the Northwest Have Highest Potential for Fuel Cost Savings

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:29:49 +0000

Argonne National Laboratory estimated fuel cost savings potential for replacing a gasoline vehicle with the same size electric vehicle on a ZIP code level. Their estimates showed that the states in the Northwest region, led by Idaho and Washington State, had some of the highest potential for fuel cost savings … [continued]

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Teens Design Robotic Cars

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2024 20:01:33 +0000

Argonne High School Autonomous Vehicle Competition teaches participants about teamwork, engineering, planning and problem-solving skills. Conner Schroeder, a senior at Guilford High School in Rockford was prepared for minor fog. But he and his teammates were unprepared for a ​“torrential rain” on the obstacle course. Knowing there wasn’t much they could … [continued]

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Unlocking the Mystery Behind the Performance Decline in a Promising Cathode Material

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2024 19:55:59 +0000

Insights could help foster electric vehicle batteries with longer driving range and lower cost Scientists have discovered the culprit behind the performance fade in nickel-rich cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. The team’s new analysis method was key to the discovery. The first generation of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles has been a remarkable … [continued]

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Battery Cell Production in North America Expected to Exceed 1,200 GWh per Year by 2030

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:33:42 +0000

1,200 GWh per year of battery cells would be enough cells for at least 12 million new EVs annually. Argonne National Laboratory projects that battery cell production in North America will exceed 1,200 GWh of capacity by 2030. That is enough to supply 12 to 15 million new EVs annually … [continued]

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Argonne-led Study Highlights Public Transit’s Critical Role Across Chicago

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:57:07 +0000

Research shows crucial role of Chicago’s public transit in maintaining mobility, economic stability, and supporting vulnerable populations A study by Argonne and MIT reveals the significant impacts of losing public transit in the Chicago region, from pollution spikes to increased traffic congestion to economic downturns. Public transit is vital to Chicago’s metropolitan … [continued]

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