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DOE offers $59 million to support advanced vehicle technologies research

April 8, 2019

This funding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries and electric drive systems, energy efficient mobility systems, alternative fuels and more.

Energy Department announces PACCAR is joining SuperTruck II project

Aug. 30, 2017

PACCAR Inc. joins four other SuperTruck II teams to develop technologies aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing transportation costs for Class 8 trucks.

Fuel economy improvements are projected to reduce future gasoline use

May 24, 2017

Light-duty vehicle miles traveled per year are expected to continue to increase, ultimately reaching 3.33 trillion miles traveled in 2040.

DOE announces nearly $20 million to accelerate energy efficient transportation and systems

Dec. 28, 2016

The Energy Department announced $19.7 million to support research and development of advanced vehicle technologies, including batteries, lightweight materials, and advanced combustion...

Department of Energy announces nearly $20 million to accelerate energy efficient transportation

Dec. 16, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $19.7 million to support research and development of advanced vehicle technologies, including batteries, lightweight materials and advanced...

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Biodiesel handling and use guide fourth edition

Sept. 20, 2012

In this report, biodiesel refers to the fuel produced from renewable sources that meets ASTM International D6751, the standard for biodiesel

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Volvo presented its SuperTruck at the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C.

Chassis, Body & Cab

Volvo unveils SuperTruck in nation’s capital

Sept. 14, 2016

The company says its vehicle exceeds initial freight efficiency goals set by the DOE.

City of Hendersonville converts vehicles to natural gas in North Carolina

Aug. 16, 2016

The city fleet worked with the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition to obtain a grant to convert vehicles to CNG. The city is also using electric vehicles.

Energy department announces $7 million to accelerate fuel and engine co-optimization technologies

Aug. 1, 2016

The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) announced today up to $7 million in project funding to accelerate the introduction of affordable, scalable, and sustainable high-performance...

Co-Optima initiative focused on combining biofuels and combustion R&D

May 26, 2016

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), eight other national laboratories and the industry on the Co-Optimization...

Energy Department announces $35 million to advance hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

Dec. 14, 2015

As part of the administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, this funding is designed to accelerate American innovation in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies by supporting...

Chassis, Body & Cab

Energy Department announces $11M to propel use of alternative fuel in medium and heavy duty vehicles

Sept. 11, 2015

The Energy Department announced $11 million in available funding to support development and demonstration of innovative alternative technologies for medium and heavy duty vehicles...

Several states add, increase incentives for electric vehicle charging stations

Dec. 12, 2014

Washington, Oregon and California are among the states leading the way in promoting the use of electric vehicles.

Energy Department pours $55 million into efficient vehicle technologies

Aug. 15, 2014

The Energy Department today announced more than $55 million for 31 new projects to accelerate research and development of critical vehicle technologies that will improve fuel ...