Charging Infrastructure Key to Expanding EV Market
Lithium – The lack of adequate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure may be the greatest barrier to the widespread adoption of EVs in the United States.
Articles Tagged "Department of Energy"
Oil Market Update (February 5, 2013)
Oil – A brief overview of oil price developments, supply and demand and significant market movers.
US Department of Energy Shifts Focus to Rare Earths
Rare Earth – The latest prices, news and events from across the global rare earths market.
Department of Energy Backing Rare Earth Recycling
Rare Earth – Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory confirmed that they are working towards creating a method to remove neodymium from the mix of other materials in magnets.
US to Release Oil from Strategic Reserves, Says UK Consultant
Oil – Platts reported that the UK's Petroleum Policy Intelligence said that the United States plans to release oil from its strategic stockpiles in "the coming days." Speaking for the US Department of Energy, press secretary Jen Stutsman reiterated that a decision has not been made.
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plan Remains Open
Uranium – United Steelworkers announced the Department of Energy, Energy Northwest, Bonneville Power Administration, the Tennessee Valley Authority and U.S. Enrichment Corporation, Inc. have agreed to keep the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant open.
Vanadium Redox Battery Costs Need to Come Down for Commercial Application
Vanadium – Advances in vanadium redox battery technology are improving the performance and stability of these energy storage devices. But an engineer at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory says costs need to drop before the battery is commercially viable.
DOE to Assist Ohio Uranium Plant Project
Uranium – CNBC reported the DOE will work with a uranium enrichment project in southern Ohio to reduce technical and financial risks holding up a loan.
Lithium Battery Research Strong in the United States
Lithium – In a recent webcast, Dr. Arun Majumdar discussed the United States Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program to support public and private partnerships that further lithium battery research, electric vehicle and alternative fuel transportation deployment and infrastructure development.
10 Companies to Watch for out of ARPA-E
Lithium – Gigaom reports on the annual summit for the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program, where startups, investors and students have gathered to hold discussions about the future of clean power, listen to well-known lawmakers and green celebrities give speeches, and meet potential investors.
