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Pioneering Railroad, Oceanic and Plane ELectrification with 1K energy storage systems (PROPEL-1K) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ARPA-E. This program advances next-generation, high-energy storage solutions to help accelerate the electrification of the aviation, railroad, and maritime transport sectors.
Projects will develop energy storage systems with '1K' technologies capable of achieving or exceeding 1000 Watt-hour per kilogram (Wh/kg) and 1000 Watt-hour per liter (Wh/L).
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations developing high-energy storage solutions for electrification of transportation sectors. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Pioneering Railroad, Oceanic and Plane ELectrification with 1K energy storage systems (PROPEL-1K) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ARPA-E. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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