Cooperative Agreement DEEE0006522

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Targeted Airshed Grant Program (CFDA #66.956), awarded a $5,000,000 project grant to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to demonstrate the deployment of six (6) Daimler (Freightliner) Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) trucks. SCAQMD will implement this demonstration project through a subaward, leasing the zero-emission HFC trucks to various fleet operators in Southern California. The project aims to accelerate the...

The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) was awarded a $24,072,000 project grant from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to replace 12 aging diesel and CNG buses with 8 sixty-foot and 4 forty-foot hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs). The grant will also fund the construction of a mobile hydrogen fueling station and facility upgrades to accommodate the new FCEB fleet. This...

Under a $3,230,673 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086), Purdue University is leading the development and validation of a technology that enables cost-effective utilization of spark-ignited hydrogen (H2) combustion engines in off-road vehicles. The project aims to create a high energy-efficient hybrid excavator powered by a hydrogen combustion engine. As sub-awardees, Cummins Inc. and Bosch Rexroth...

This $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) aims to advance the deployment of sustainable hydrogen infrastructure in New York State. The key products and services to be delivered include: Streamlining the permitting process for hydrogen fueling stations through collaborative engagement with stakeholders, compilation of best...

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program (CFDA 66.039) will provide $6,570,000 to Fort Bend County, Texas to replace 22 class 7 and 8 diesel transport tractors with new, fully battery-electric Tesla semi-trucks. The project activities include training mechanics and drivers on the operation and maintenance of the electric vehicles, as well as holding community engagement sessions. The...

This $318,430.67 Project Grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will provide funding for the City of Houston's Aviation Department to acquire zero-emissions equipment, including five electric pickup trucks and one electric van. The grant will support infrastructure improvements and sustainability initiatives at airports associated with the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. This funding aligns with the FAA's strategic goals...

This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049), will fund the Town of Hingham in Massachusetts to replace 10 diesel-powered heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission electric vehicles. The $4,172,056 award will also cover the purchase and installation of 10 Level 3 vehicle charging stations, as well as workforce development and training programs for staff, drivers, electricians, public safety...

The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) was awarded a $2,140,886 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities Program. The funding will be used to replace one 40-foot diesel bus with a 60-foot fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) as part of METRO's plan to convert 100% of its fleet to zero-emission buses by 2037. The project will also support the construction of a mobile hydrogen fueling station and...

This $790,397 Formula Grant award was provided by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The funding will be used to install 4 direct current fast charge ports along the electric alternative fuel corridors at the Pilot Travel Center truck stop located at 4105 South Loop 1604 East in San Antonio, Texas. This project aims to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure and...

This $894,125 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction Program (CFDA 20.205) will fund the installation of four direct current fast charge ports along the electric alternative fuel corridors at a Shell gas station located at 15145 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, Texas. The project, titled "NEVI - Sugar Land Study Area", aims to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure and support the development of electric...