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February 8, 2012

DOE, Volvo Partner to Build Trucks that are more Efficient

DOE has highlighted its partnership with the Volvo Group to use cutting-edge trucking technologies that will boost the U.S. auto and manufacturing industries. More

February 8, 2012

DOE to Launch New Advanced Battery Energy Innovation Hub

DOE has announced plans to fund a Batteries and Energy Storage Hub, using $120 million over the next five years to drive research and development of improved batteries for vehicles and the electric grid. More

February 7, 2012

Energy Department to Launch New Energy Innovation Hub Focused on Advanced Batteries and Energy Storage

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today plans to launch a new Energy Innovation Hub for advanced research on batteries and energy storage with an investment of up to $120 million over five years. More

February 1, 2012

Vote Now For America's Next Top Energy Innovator

Voting is underway in DOE's "America's Next Top Energy Innovator" challenge. A public vote and expert review will select the top start-up companies. More

January 18, 2012

Saving Money and Fuel with a Click of a Mouse

DOE offers a number of tools that can help consumers save money and fuel. More

January 18, 2012

California OKs Energy Efficiency Rules for Battery-Charged Devices

California has adopted the first-in-the-nation rules to reduce wasted energy in battery chargers. More

January 18, 2012

Revving Electric-Motor Plant Highlights Recovery Act Investment

The Acting Undersecretary of Energy has spotlighted a Colorado electric-drive manufacturer as part of efforts to highlight the Obama Administration's support for innovation by the U.S. car industry. More

January 18, 2012

U.S. Tops 2011 Clean Energy Investments: Report

The United States topped the world in clean energy investment in 2011, according to a new analysis by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Solar technology led the way globally with a 36% surge. More

January 18, 2012

As Electric Vehicles Take Charge, Costs Power Down

The record number of electric-drive vehicles displayed at the 2012 Detroit auto show underscores U.S. innovation. DOE has undertaken a variety of projects to support the manufacture of electric motors. More

January 13, 2012

Visit to Colorado-Based Electric Motor Plant by Acting Under Secretary of Energy Arun Majumdar Highlights Recovery Act Investment

Acting Undersecretary of Energy Arun Majumdar today toured UQM Technologies' electric drive component manufacturing facilities in Longmont, Colorado. More

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