Electric Jets, Giant Electric Ships, Clean Energy Boom — Cleantech News

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:32:58 +0000

Cleantech progress continues on. You might even say it’s … progressing. From giant electric boats to electric jets, one industry after another is at some stage of electrification. There’s also good news regarding renewable energy growth, autonomous vehicles, and the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. 1. Lilium … [continued]

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Timberline Solar Roof, EV Battery Reuse in Madrid, 1000 Illuminators Jobs — Clean News Roundup

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 02:29:43 +0000

In addition to our electric vehicle news roundup, here’s a new roundup on clean energy and energy storage stories. From solar roofs to EV battery reuse for stationary storage in Spain to community solar and virtual power plants — there’s a lot to share. Read on for all the fun! … [continued]

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Funding Notice: $43 Million Available for EV Battery Research & Development

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:21:13 +0000

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $43 million in funding for projects that will advance research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) in several areas critical to the future of advanced batteries. The funding will drive innovations in low-cost electric vehicle (EV) battery electrode, cell, or pack manufacturing; improve … [continued]

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EV Battery Pack Costs 90% Lower in 2023 Than in 2008

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:51 +0000

Electric vehicle battery pack costs for a light-duty vehicle in 2023 were 90% lower than in 2008, according to DOE estimates. The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of a electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack for a light-duty vehicle declined 90% between 2008 and 2023 (using … [continued]

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Wastewater Could Be What The LFP Battery Supply Chain Needs

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:42:28 +0000

The US firm ENTEK is among the many energy storage stakeholders jockeying for an edge on the LFP battery supply chain.

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Due To Political Divisions, The Public Remains Unaware Of How EVs Are Gaining Popularity

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:33:08 +0000

In Q2 2024, electric vehicle (EV) sales grew 11.3% in the US, according to a report from Kelley Blue Book. A record-high 330,463 units were sold in the quarter. Yet, due to internal US political divisions, the rising success of EVs has been masked by bickering, misinformation, and controversies. Take … [continued]

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U.S. Vehicle Technologies Office Selects 27 Small Businesses to Advance Innovative Clean Transportation R&D

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2024 01:27:28 +0000

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards for the Fiscal Year 2024 Phase I Release 2 of the Small Businesses Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Across DOE, 229 projects in 39 states received $52 million to pursue clean energy research and development (R&D), and eventual demonstration … [continued]

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Battery Minerals: A Common Fight Over Uncommon Things

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2024 01:10:15 +0000

The current media and political churn over the production and distribution of battery minerals is generating some energy of its own. The debate feels modern because it touches on the future of electric cars, wind turbines, solar panels, and energy storage. If we could only get our hands on some Vibranium! In reality, … [continued]

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US Military Edging Closer To Electric Vehicles, One Step At A Time

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:25:42 +0000

The Defense Department has been slow to adopt electric vehicles, but new silicon EV battery technology could help speed things up.

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New “Supercell” EV Batteries Have All The Energy Density For 20% Less Cost

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:20:33 +0000

New “Supercell” EV batteries are made with the help of high-tech atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, adapted for commercial use to reduce costs and enhance performance.

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