One of the small businesses with whom Argonne will collaborate is Transient Plasma Systems (TPS) of Torrance, Calif. TPS has developed a new type of ignition system that allows engines to run leaner or tolerate higher levels of recirculated exhaust gas, thereby increasing efficiency. Pictured is Argonne researcher Michael Pamminger working on a test engine that will be used as part of the TPS-Argonne collaboration.
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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Argonne National Laboratory will be joining forces with three small businesses to advance innovative, clean transportation technologies as part of a larger program to help emerging firms access the resources of national laboratories.
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) issued 33 vouchers with a total value of $6.7 million in the first round of the Small Business Vouchers (SBV) Pilot, which matches small businesses with national laboratories to provide technical assistance to help bring next-generation clean energy technologies to market. Applications are currently being accepted for the second round, with a third round to follow.
The three companies selected by DOE to work with Argonne — Transient Plasma Systems (TPS), Connected Signals and Big Delta Systems (BDS) — each received vouchers to pursue vehicle-related research ranging from a new type of engine ignition system to new battery materials to innovative ways to empower motorists to drive more efficiently.
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Three clean tech small businesses matched with Argonne in DOE program
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