Cooperative Agreement DEEE0008804

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded Navistar Inc. a $2,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) federal grant program. The objective of this project is to build, deploy, and demonstrate the in-use performance of a Class 6/7, medium-duty zero-emission (ZE) salt/snowplow truck. This effort aims to enable the commercialization of this critical vehicle type for cold-weather regions across the...

The Department of Energy awarded a $569,983,704 Project Grant under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253) to Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC to convert its U.S. facility in Ladson, SC from internal combustion engine van production to next-generation all-electric van manufacturing. The objective is to establish domestic manufacturing capabilities for electric vehicles and decarbonize the nation's transportation infrastructure. The...

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Paccar Inc. a $70,000,000 Project Grant under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253) to partially convert, expand, equip, and retool four existing internal combustion engine truck and components manufacturing facilities to produce zero-emission trucks and components. The grant also provides zero-emission vehicle training to Paccar's current production workforce to support their transition....

The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Volvo Technology of America, LLC a $456,433,065 Project Grant under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253). The grant funding will be used to upgrade and re-equip three Mack manufacturing facilities in Greensboro, North Carolina to significantly accelerate the production capacity transition from fossil fuel-powered to battery electric and fuel cell electric commercial trucks. This aligns...

The Department of Energy has awarded Cummins Electrified Power NA Inc. a $149,899,835 Project Grant under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253) to transition its Columbus Engine Plant from diesel engine manufacturing to the production of electrified components for zero-emission heavy/medium duty trucks, buses, and off-highway vehicles. This project will aid in accelerating the adoption of zero-emission transportation...

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $162,568,615 Project Grant to Blue Bird Body Company under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253). The grant supports the conversion of an existing internal combustion engine vehicle manufacturing facility in Fort Valley, Georgia to a new production site for electric vehicles (EVs) and powered "Type-D" school buses. This project aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing...

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...

The federal Cooperative Agreement award with ID DEEE0011410 was granted by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087). The $1,863,725 award to Wabash National Corp, a for-profit manufacturer of transportation and logistics equipment, supports research and development to design, fabricate, and assess the durability of a sustainable composite refrigerated trailer integrated with...

This $3,167,737 Cooperative Agreement, awarded on July 19, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) program, aims to demonstrate a transient-capable medium-duty off-road engine fueled by renewable dimethyl ether (DME) with a combustion recipe designed to provide ultra-low NOx emissions without compromising efficiency. The project will be led by Clemson University, with sub-awards to WM...

The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $6,250,214 Cooperative Agreement to Ricardo LLC on August 15, 2024 under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) federal grant program. The funding supports the development of an innovative 3-in-1 inverter/on-board charger/auxiliary DC converter for electrified vehicle applications. The goal is to advance energy efficiency and decarbonization technologies in the transportation sector,...