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DOE Commits $120 Million to New Innovation Research Hub Focused on Critical Materials
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new $120 million five-year multidisciplinary and sustained effort intended to identify problems and develop solutions across the lifecycle of critical materials. The Critical Materials Hub will work to advance U.S. leadership in energy manufacturing (e.g., electric vehicles, wind turbines and efficient lighting) through research aimed at having a reliable supply of these rare earths and other critical materials, as well as finding efficiencies and alternatives that reduce the amount needed. It is the fifth Energy Innovation Hub established by DOE since 2010. Institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations and private firms are eligible to apply and are encouraged to form partnerships with regional entities. Interested organizations should submit their concept papers to the DOE by June 29, 2012.