DOE Announces $133 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research
January 28, 2020 -- Recently (1/23), the U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $133 million in new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research. This funding supports research that will lead to more affordable, efficient, and secure transportation energy.
Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity supports projects in advanced batteries and electrification in support of the recently announced DOE Energy Storage Grand Challenge. This FY 2020 funding opportunity also supports priorities in advanced engine and fuel technologies including technologies for off-road applications, lightweight materials, new mobility technologies (energy efficient mobility systems), and alternative fuels technology demonstrations. Topic areas include:
Batteries and Electrification (up to $40 million)
Lithium-ion batteries using silicon- based anodes
Low cost electric traction drive systems using no heavy rare earth materials utility managed smart charging supporting projects that will demonstrate managed and controlled charging loads for a large number of vehicles.
Advanced Combustion Engines and Fuels (up to $27.5 million)
Platinum group metals content reduction to enable cost-effective after-treatment for gasoline and diesel engines
Improved efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty natural gas and propane (LPG) engines
Energy-efficient off-road technologies directly applicable to agriculture sector and/or other off-road vehicles
Two-stroke, opposed-piston engine research and development
Materials Technology (up to $15 million)
Lightweight and high-performance fiber-reinforced polymer composites for vehicle applications
Energy Efficient Mobility Systems (up to $13.5 million)
Improving transportation system efficiency through better utilization
Enabling vehicle and infrastructure connectivity
Improving mobility, affordability, and energy efficiency through transit
Technology Integration (up to $36 million)
Gaseous fuels technology demonstration projects
Alternative fuel proof-of-concept in new communities and fleets
Electric vehicle and charging community partner projects
Technology integration open topic
Transportation and Energy Analysis (up to $1.2 million)
Concept papers for this funding opportunity are due February 21, 2020, and full applications will be due April 14, 2020. For more information and application requirements, visit the EERE Exchange website or Grants.gov.
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Also of Interest from SGO:
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells International Forum, February 26-27, 2020, San Diego
11th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum – North America, March 10-11, 2020, Chicago
12th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum – Southeast Asia, April 22-23, 2020, Bangkok
5th Grid Modernization Forum, May 18-20, 2020, Chicago
Advanced Microgrids, Smart Renewables, and Distributed Energy Middle East & Mediterranean Symposium, June 10-11, 2020, Nicosia, Cyprus
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