DOE puts another $48M toward improving America’s power grid
This effort aims to better control grid power flow to avoid outages, which costs the economy $150 billion annually.
DOE awards millions for next-gen EV battery development
Projects in the program aim to expand domestic EV adoption by developing batteries that last longer and charge faster.
Can federal cash rein in EV range, cost, recycling concerns?
The whole EV landscape is getting an adoption boost courtesy of government incentives out the wazoo. But is it enough?
DOE puts $74M toward 10 EV battery recycling projects
The federal government, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has announced nearly $74 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 10 projects to advance technologies and processes for electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and reuse. This administration says that since Biden took office, more than 1.2 million EVs have been sold in
DOE provides $8M to integrate solar energy with farming
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $8 million for six solar energy research projects across six states and the District of Columbia that will provide new economic opportunities for farmers, rural communities, and the solar industry. The funding supports agrivoltaics—the co-location of agricultural production and solar energy generation on the same land—and aims
DOE to loan GM $2.5B to build three Ultium battery cell facilities
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Loan Programs Office (LPO), has announced the closing of a $2.5 billion loan to Ultium Cells LLC to help finance the construction of new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan. Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will
DOE puts another $13B toward modernizing, expanding U.S. power grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $13 billion in new financing opportunities for the expansion and modernization of the nation’s electric grid. The Grid Resilience Innovative Partnership (GRIP) program and the Transmission Facilitation Program together represent the largest single direct federal investment in critical transmission and distribution infrastructure and one of the first
New battery material gets better performance from charging
Over the last decade, advances in research and development have led to more efficient lithium-ion batteries. Yet, significant shortcomings remain. One challenge is the need for faster charging, which can help speed the adoption of electric vehicles. A research team led by Boise State University and the University of California San Diego has used resources
DOE announces $96M to advance clean vehicle technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $96 million funding opportunity to support decarbonizing the domestic transportation sector. The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, creating cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and developing electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability.
What’s happening in the EV job market?
We take a dive into details of the 2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report to see where the EV interest lies.
Bendix solar installation recognized by U.S Dept. of Energy
At Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems’ manufacturing operation in Huntington, Indiana, more than 2,600 panels are lined up in rows, covering a large field next to Plant 1. And now, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has taken note of the 1.168-megawatt solar installation as well: DOE named the Bendix solar effort a 2022 Better Project
