DOE funds 16 projects to speed adoption of plug-in vehicles with $14.9 million:
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The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its selection of 16 projects in 24 states supporting activities designed to accelerate the adoption of plug-in vehicles across the nation. Under the Clean Cities Initiative, the DOE awarded $8.5 million to 16 selected projects. According to the DOE, the "funding recipients range from communities with extensive electric vehicle experience to those that are eager to begin, but have not previously had resources to do so." Click here for a breakdown of the 16 projects selected by the DOE.
In addition, the Department, under its Graduate Automotive Technology Education (GATE) initiative, selected seven projects aimed to prep college students for future careers in designing and manufacturing advanced vehicle technologies. The awardees will focus on three technologies: hybrid propulsion, energy storage and lightweight materials. The DOE will fork over $6.4 million to fund these seven GATE projects.
Continue reading DOE funds 16 projects to speed adoption of plug-in vehicles with $14.9 million
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Manufacturing/Plants, Legislation and Policy, Lightweight, USA
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its selection of 16 projects in 24 states supporting activities designed to accelerate the adoption of plug-in vehicles across the nation. Under the Clean Cities Initiative, the DOE awarded $8.5 million to 16 selected projects. According to the DOE, the "funding recipients range from communities with extensive electric vehicle experience to those that are eager to begin, but have not previously had resources to do so." Click here for a breakdown of the 16 projects selected by the DOE.
In addition, the Department, under its Graduate Automotive Technology Education (GATE) initiative, selected seven projects aimed to prep college students for future careers in designing and manufacturing advanced vehicle technologies. The awardees will focus on three technologies: hybrid propulsion, energy storage and lightweight materials. The DOE will fork over $6.4 million to fund these seven GATE projects.
Continue reading DOE funds 16 projects to speed adoption of plug-in vehicles with $14.9 million
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