The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 15 projects totaling $18.6 million for projects that will drive innovation in equitable clean transportation. Topics are aligned with strategies detailed in the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization.
Topic Areas
Funded through DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office, in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the selected projects focus on:
- Outreach, Engagement, and Technical Assistance: Provide innovative training and capacity building to fleets to support transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). (6 projects for $6.02 million in funding.)
- Training for Critical Emergency Response Workers: Provide emergency first-responders with tools, training, and resources to support safe deployment of ZEVs. (3 projects for $7.5 million.)
- Demonstration and Deployment: Demonstrate and deploy innovative clean transportation technologies in coordination with Clean Cities and Communities coalitions. (6 projects for $5.07 million.)
Selectees
Note: Selection for award negotiations is not a commitment by DOE to issue an award or provide funding. DOE and the applicants will first undergo a negotiation and DOE may cancel award negotiations and rescind the selection for any reason.