Clean Energy Grand Challenges EV-Everywhere
March 15, 2012
Clean Energy Grand Challenges EV-Everywhere
posted by Steven BarrymorePresident Obama and the Energy Department launch the Grand Challenges EV-Everywhere. Part of a series of Clean Energy Grand Challenges by the Energy Department. The Grand Challenges are aimed at making clean energy accessible to American families and business use.
Advancing electric vehicle technologies and reducing costs are the goal of the EV-Everywhere Challenge.
Within the next decade the EV-Everywhere Challenge will allow the collaboration of scientists, engineers, and businesses working to make electric vehicles more affordable and convenient to buy and drive compared to current gasoline-powered vehicles.
Over the next several months the Energy Department will announce more Grand Challenges in the series.
“The Challenge will involve working with industry, universities, our national laboratories and government partners to set technical goals for cutting costs for the batteries and electric drivetrain systems, including motors and power electronics, reducing the vehicle weights while maintaining safety, and increasing fast-charge rates.”
Link: DOE
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