2026 ANNUAL MERIT REVIEW
The U.S. Department of Energy Transportation Technologies Office (formerly the Vehicle Technologies Office) will hold its 2026 Annual Merit Review (AMR) on June 1-4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City hotel in Arlington, Virginia.
MEETING INFORMATION
- Registration
- Contacts
- Hotel Information
- Agenda (coming soon)
- Plenary Agenda (coming soon)
ABOUT THE ANNUAL MERIT REVIEW
The purpose of AMR is to evaluate TTO-funded projects for their contributions to DOE’s mission and goals. Information about the meeting, including a detailed schedule, will be made available on this page in the near future.
During the TTO AMR, advanced vehicle technologies projects funded by TTO are presented and reviewed for their merit. It also provides an opportunity for lab experts, industry stakeholders, and DOE staff to meet and exchange ideas and perspectives on related technologies. Reviewers come from a variety of backgrounds, including current and former members of the vehicles industry, academia, national laboratories, and government. Each reviewer evaluates a set of projects based on how much they contribute to or advance the Department of Energy’s missions and goals. Reviewers consider each project’s breadth, depth, appropriateness, accomplishments, and potential. The final reviews are described in TTO’s Annual Merit Review Results Reports.
REGISTRATION
Register here for the 2026 Annual Merit Review (AMR).
REGISTRATION FEE
A registration fee will be charged for the AMR to offset meeting costs. Attendees are encouraged to register early to receive the early-bird discounted rate. The registration fee will be waived for invited reviewers who confirm their interest and availability.
CONTACTS
For general questions about the Annual Merit Review and for questions about registration, contact VTAMR@orau.org.
HOTEL INFORMATION
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City hotel for the AMR. To make a room reservation in the AMR block, please visit the hotel registration site no later than May 8, 2026.
PREVIOUS MERIT REVIEW PRESENTATIONS
View Annual Merit Review presentations from 2009–2025 in the Merit Review Presentations Database. The 2025 TTO Annual Merit Review plenary session was held on June 2, 2025. Invited speakers and TTO staff set the stage for the AMR technical presentations.
PREVIOUS MERIT REVIEW REPORTS
View Annual Merit Review reports from 2008 - 2025 and other subprogram reports on the Annual Progress Reports page.