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USABC AWARDED $60 MILLION FOR PRE-COMPETITIVE, VEHICLE-RELATED ADVANCED BATTERY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

USABC AWARDED $60 MILLION FOR PRE-COMPETITIVE, VEHICLE-RELATED ADVANCED BATTERY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY https://uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/uscar-news-v2.png 1200 600 USCAR USCAR //uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/USCAR-Logo_Main.png January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 31, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) will receive $60 million for pre-competitive, vehicle-related advanced battery research and development that addresses critical priorities for the next phase of widescale electric vehicle (EV) commercialization. This was part of a larger EV announcement on Jan. 18.

USABC program goals submitted to DOE are to advance battery cell technology to enhance performance while reducing costs, in alignment with the energy density, cost, and fast charging targets; develop a robust domestic supply chain to ensure the ongoing success and mass adoption of EVs in the U.S.; implement cost-positive end-of-life battery recycling to support the sustainable development of EV batteries; and develop battery cells for EVs ranging from light- to heavy-duty on-road applications.

USABC is a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR). Its mission is to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies that advance commercialization of next generation electrified vehicle applications. In support of its mission, USABC has developed mid- and long-term goals to guide its projects and measure its progress. For more information, visit www.uscar.org/usabc.

“We are excited to strategically expand our priorities from the last agreement to advance battery technology development,” said Dr. Steven Przesmitzki, executive director of USCAR. “While award negotiations are still in progress, we look forward to engaging new partners to further our mission.”

Specific USABC funding opportunities (Requests for Proposal Information) will be published in line with funding availability. To add your name to the notification list, please send an email to [email protected].

About DOE

The U.S. Department of Energy’s overarching mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States. DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office works with industry, academia and national laboratories to develop advanced transportation technologies that improve energy efficiency, increase energy security, and reduce operating cost for consumers and business. Electrochemical energy storage has been identified as a key enabling technology for advanced, fuel-efficient, light and heavy-duty vehicles.

About USCAR

USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through pre-competitive research and development. For more information, visit www.uscar.org.

All USCAR Member companies have joined in becoming signatories of the Responsible Raw Materials Initiative (RRMI, now part of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, RMI) Declaration of Support.

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STEVE PRZESMITZKI NAMED USCAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

STEVE PRZESMITZKI NAMED USCAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR https://uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/uscar-news-v2.png 1200 600 USCAR USCAR //uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/USCAR-Logo_Main.png June 15, 2023 June 15, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 15, 2023 – Dr. Steven Przesmitzki was appointed executive director of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), effective June 5, as announced by the USCAR Council.

Przesmitzki comes to USCAR with over 30 years of automotive and transportation experience, including 14 years at Ford Motor Company. Most recently he served as interim director of the Transportation and Power Systems Division in addition to his role as the laboratory program manager for Vehicle Technologies at Argonne National Laboratory. In these positions at Argonne, he worked on future transportation, mobility and power solutions with ground-breaking experimental and analytical activities, and directly managed a staff of over 120 researchers with a budget exceeding $40 million annually.

“We are excited to welcome Steve as the new USCAR Executive Director,” said Kent Helfrich, member of USCAR Council and chief technology officer, vice president, Research & Development, General Motors. Helfrich serves on the three-member governing USCAR Council along with Matt Jones, executive director – Technology Strategy, Research & Advanced Engineering, Ford Motor Company, and Steve Rober, senior vice president and global head of Electronics & Semiconductors at Stellantis.

“Steve’s proven track record in transportation leadership and research give him the skills and experience needed to enhance and grow USCAR’s research and development portfolio,” Helfrich said. “In addition, his existing relationships will strengthen USCAR’s important strategic partnerships.”

Prior to Argonne, Przesmitzki was the global head of Strategic Mobility, Climate and Energy Analysis and head of Strategic Transport Analysis and Outlooks for Aramco. He also was a technology development manager for fuels and lubricants within the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office; a senior project manager researching fuels for DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory; and a lead powertrain design and development engineer at Ford.

“I look forward to this opportunity to build upon USCAR’s history of success,” Przesmitzki said. “Following the legacy of my accomplished predecessors will be both an honor and a challenge, but I’m ready to take the wheel, put my foot on the gas and steer USCAR into a new era of transportation and technology research.”

Przesmitzki holds a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master of Science from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science from Kettering University, all in Mechanical Engineering. He is also a fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers and serves on several advisory boards and committees.

About USCAR

USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. For more information, visit www.uscar.org.

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USABC AWARDS $3.8 MILLION LOW-COST/FAST-CHARGE EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO 24M TECHNOLOGIES INC.

USABC AWARDS $3.8 MILLION LOW-COST/FAST-CHARGE EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO 24M TECHNOLOGIES INC. https://uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/uscar-news-v2.png 1200 600 USCAR USCAR //uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/USCAR-Logo_Main.png April 13, 2023 April 13, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 13, 2023 – The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) today announced the award of a $3.8 million technology development contract to 24M Technologies Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts for a low-cost/fast-charge EV battery development program.

The contract award, which includes a 50 percent cost share, funds a 24-month project that began last month. The program’s goal is to develop low-cost/fast-charging cells with Li metal anodes and cathodes of lithium iron phosphate or lithium manganese iron phosphate, along with both the electrolyte solution and the separator optimized to support fast charging as well as low temperature operation.

USABC is a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR). Enabled by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), USABC’s mission is to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies that advance commercialization of next generation electrified vehicle applications. In support of its mission, USABC has developed mid- and long-term goals to guide its projects and measure its progress. For more information, visit https://uscar.org/usabc.

“The low-cost/fast-charge EV battery contract award with 24M is part of USABC’s broad battery technology research and development program,” said Warwick Stirling, executive director of USCAR. “Programs like this are critical to advancing the technology needed to meet both near- and long-term goals that will enable broader scale vehicle electrification.”

About DOE

About USCAR

USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. For more information, visit www.uscar.org.

All USCAR Member companies have joined in becoming signatories of the Responsible Raw Materials Initiative (RRMI, now part of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, RMI) Declaration of Support.

4/13/23 ###

USABC AWARDS $2 MILLION LOW-COST/FAST-CHARGE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO ENPOWER INC.

USABC AWARDS $2 MILLION LOW-COST/FAST-CHARGE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO ENPOWER INC. https://uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/uscar-news-v2.png 1200 600 USCAR USCAR //uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/USCAR-Logo_Main.png January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 26, 2023 – The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) today announced the award of a $2 million technology development contract to EnPower Inc. in Indianapolis for a low-cost/fast-charge EV development program.

The contract award, which includes a 50 percent cost share, funds a 24-month project that began last year. The program’s goal is to develop a high-energy density, low-cost, fast-charging cell using advanced multilayer cathode and anode designs. This is USABC’s second program contract with EnPower.

USABC is a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR). Enabled by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), USABC’s mission is to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies that advance commercialization of next-generation electrified vehicle applications. In support of its mission, USABC has developed mid- and long-term goals to guide its projects and measure its progress. For more information, visit https://uscar.org/usabc.

“The low-cost, fast-charge EV contract award with EnPower is part of USABC’s broad battery technology research and development program,” said Warwick Stirling, executive director of USCAR. “Programs like this are critical to advancing the technology needed to meet both near- and long-term goals that will enable broader scale vehicle electrification.”

About DOE

About USCAR

USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. For more information, visit www.uscar.org.

All USCAR Member companies have joined in becoming signatories of the Responsible Raw Materials Initiative (RRMI, now part of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, RMI) Declaration of Support.

1/26/23 ###

USCAR ANNOUNCES PUBLICATION OF “ROADMAP FOR AUTOMOTIVE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING”

USCAR ANNOUNCES PUBLICATION OF “ROADMAP FOR AUTOMOTIVE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING” https://uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/uscar-news-v2.png 1200 600 USCAR USCAR //uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/USCAR-Logo_Main.png September 24, 2021 January 6, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 24, 2021 – The United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR) today announced the publication of its “Roadmap for Automotive Additive Manufacturing,” to better understand and communicate the opportunities and pathways for more widespread, efficient and sustainable use of additive manufacturing (AM) in automotive production plants.

The scope of the roadmap includes all aspects of the manufacturing life cycle, from design to materials, manufacturing processes, operations, maintenance and workforce. It provides a structure for engagement of the automotive industry with the AM industry and research institutions.

While the automotive sector has been using AM processes for decades, it has yet to become integrated into high-volume production processes. Challenges exist due to high cost of materials, equipment and operations. The speed and reliability needed for high volume applications are not possible with current AM systems, which are used mostly in low-volume batch production. Through this roadmap, USCAR hopes to document challenges of current AM technologies and bring industry partners and research institutions to the table for mutual benefit.

To download “The Roadmap for Automotive Additive Manufacturing,” click here: https://uscar.org/download/50/publications/13457/uscar-roadmap-for-automotive-am-final.pdf.

“The ‘Roadmap for Automotive Additive Manufacturing’ represents an automotive voice in an effort to enable additive manufacturing as a commonly accepted part of the production of automotive components and vehicles,” said Steve Zimmer, executive director of USCAR. “Work like this is critical to accelerating development of additive manufacturing systems and materials that will work best to open the doors to industry-wide use.”

About USCAR
USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. For more information, visit www.uscar.org.

USABC AWARDS $487,310 BEYOND LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT TO ION STORAGE SYSTEMS

USABC AWARDS $487,310 BEYOND LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT TO ION STORAGE SYSTEMS https://uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/uscar-news-v2.png 1200 600 USCAR USCAR //uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/USCAR-Logo_Main.png August 11, 2021 December 10, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 11, 2021 – The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), today announced the award of a $487,310 contract to Ion Storage Systems in College Park, Maryland for a beyond lithium-ion technology assessment program.

The contract award, which includes a 50 percent cost share, funds a 15-month project that began earlier this year. The program’s focus is to demonstrate Ion Storage Systems’ high-rate, high-energy density, solid state batteries as a safe and versatile option for a wide operating range of automotive applications. This is Ion Storage Systems’ first contract with USABC.

Enabled by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), USABC’s mission is to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies that enable widespread commercialization in vehicle applications. In support of its mission, USABC has developed mid- and long-term goals to guide its projects and measure its progress. For more information, visit https://uscar.org/usabc.

“This beyond lithium-ion technology assessment program contract with Ion Storage Systems is part of USABC’s broad battery technology research and development program,” said Steve Zimmer, executive director of USCAR. “Programs like this are critical to advancing the technology needed to meet both near- and long-term goals that will enable broader scale vehicle electrification.”

About DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy’s overarching mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States. DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office works with industry, academia and national laboratories to develop advanced transportation technologies that improve energy efficiency, increase energy security, and reduce operating cost for consumers and business. Electrochemical energy storage has been identified as a key enabling technology for advanced, fuel-efficient, light and heavy-duty vehicles.

About USCAR
Founded in 1992, the goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. For more information, visit www.uscar.org.

All USCAR Member companies have joined in becoming signatories of the Responsible Raw Materials Initiative (RRMI, now part of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, RMI) Declaration of Support.

USABC AWARDS $7.5 MILLION PRE-LITHIATION EV BATTERY CELL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO APPLIED MATERIALS

USABC AWARDS $7.5 MILLION PRE-LITHIATION EV BATTERY CELL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO APPLIED MATERIALS https://uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/uscar-news-v2.png 1200 600 USCAR USCAR //uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/USCAR-Logo_Main.png May 19, 2021 December 10, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 19, 2021 –The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), today announced the award of a $7.5 million technology development contract to Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, California for an advanced lithium-ion battery based on pre-lithiated silicon-graphite technology for electric vehicles (EV).

The contract award, which includes a 51.2 percent cost share, funds a 24-month project that began earlier this year. The program’s goal is to develop a roll-to-roll (R2R) pre-lithiation system for high-volume manufacturing. As part of the program, Applied Materials will work with battery manufacturers to demonstrate the technology for use in EVs.

Enabled by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), USABC’s mission is to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies that support widespread commercialization in vehicle applications. In support of its mission, USABC has developed mid- and long-term goals to guide its projects and measure its progress. For more information, visit https://uscar.org/usabc.

“This pre-lithiation EV battery cell technology development contract award with Applied Materials is part of USABC’s broad battery technology research and development program,” said Steve Zimmer, executive director of USCAR. “Programs like this are critical to advancing the technology needed to meet both near- and long-term goals that will enable broader scale vehicle electrification.”

All USCAR Member companies have joined in becoming signatories of the Responsible Raw Materials Initiative (RRMI, now part of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, RMI) Declaration of Support.

USABC AWARDS $2 MILLION BATTERY RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO WPI

USABC AWARDS $2 MILLION BATTERY RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO WPI https://uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/uscar-news-v2.png 1200 600 USCAR USCAR //uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/USCAR-Logo_Main.png May 13, 2021 December 10, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 13, 2021 – The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), today announced the award of a $2 million contract to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Massachusetts for battery recycling technology development.

The contract award, which includes a 50 percent cost share, funds a phase III, 36-month project with WPI that began in March. The program’s focus is to lower the cost and improve the performance of recycled battery cathode materials relative to equivalent commercially sourced materials. The Phase III program will focus on a higher nickel content material (versus Phase II) while also increasing the recycled content of the recycled material.

USABC is a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR). Enabled by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), USABC’s mission is to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies that enable widespread commercialization in vehicle applications. In support of its mission, USABC has developed mid- and long-term goals to guide its projects and measure progress. For more information, visit https://uscar.org/usabc.

“This battery recycling contract with WPI is part of USABC’s broad battery technology research and development program,” said Steve Zimmer, executive director of USCAR. “Programs like this are critical to advancing the technology needed to meet both near- and long-term goals that will enable broader scale vehicle electrification.”

All USCAR Member companies have joined in becoming signatories of the Responsible Raw Materials Initiative (RRMI, now part of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, RMI) Declaration of Support.

USABC AWARDS $4.1 MILLION LOW-COST/FAST-CHARGE EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO FARASIS ENERGY USA

USABC AWARDS $4.1 MILLION LOW-COST/FAST-CHARGE EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO FARASIS ENERGY USA https://uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/uscar-news-v2.png 1200 600 USCAR USCAR //uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/USCAR-Logo_Main.png May 6, 2021 December 10, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 6, 2021 – The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), today announced the award of a $4.1 million technology development contract to Farasis Energy USA in Hayward, California for a low-cost/fast-charge (LC/FC) electric vehicle (EV) battery program.

The contract award, which includes a 50 percent cost share, funds a 36-month project that began on Feb. 4. The program’s goal is to develop LC/FC lithium-ion batteries using advanced electrode materials, electrolyte and cell design. This is Farasis Energy’s second contract award from USABC.

USABC is a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR). Enabled by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), USABC’s mission is to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies that support widespread commercialization in vehicle applications. In support of its mission, USABC has developed mid- and long-term goals to guide its projects and measure its progress. For more information, visit https://uscar.org/usabc.

“The low-cost/fast-charge EV battery technology development contract award with Farasis Energy is part of USABC’s broad battery technology research and development program,” said Steve Zimmer, executive director of USCAR. “Programs like this are critical to advancing the technology needed to meet both near- and long-term goals that will enable broader scale vehicle electrification.”

All USCAR Member companies have joined in becoming signatories of the Responsible Raw Materials Initiative (RRMI, now part of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, RMI) Declaration of Support.

USABC AWARDS $367,799 LOW-COST/FAST-CHARGE EV TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT TO ENPOWER INC.

USABC AWARDS $367,799 LOW-COST/FAST-CHARGE EV TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT TO ENPOWER INC. https://uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/uscar-news-v2.png 1200 600 USCAR USCAR //uscar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/USCAR-Logo_Main.png March 18, 2021 December 10, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 18, 2021 – The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), today announced the award of a $367,799 contract to EnPower Inc. in Phoenix for a low-cost/fast-charge (LC/FC) electric vehicle (EV) technology assessment program.

The contract award, which includes a 50 percent cost share, funds a nine-month project that began last month. The program’s focus is to demonstrate EnPower’s multilayer electrode technology of an EV-class energy cell to meet USABC’s fast-charge targets. This is EnPower’s first contract with USABC.

USABC is a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR). Enabled by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), USABC’s mission is to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies that enable widespread commercialization in vehicle applications. In support of its mission, USABC has developed mid- and long-term goals to guide its projects and measure its progress. For more information, visit https://uscar.org/usabc.

“The low-cost/fast-charge technology assessment program contract with EnPower is part of USABC’s broad battery technology research and development program,” said Steve Zimmer, executive director of USCAR. “Programs like this are critical to advancing the technology needed to meet both near- and long-term goals that will enable broader scale vehicle electrification.”

About DOE

About USCAR

Founded in 1992, the goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. For more information, visit www.uscar.org.

All USCAR Member companies have joined in becoming signatories of the Responsible Raw Materials Initiative (RRMI, now part of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, RMI) Declaration of Support.