Project Grant DEMS0000155

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 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. The objective of the grant is to convert the company's U.S. facility in Ladson, SC from internal combustion engine van production to the manufacture of next-generation all-electric vans. The award, effective January 1, 2025, supports the expansion and modernization of domestic manufacturing capabilities for clean energy technologies, with a focus on transitioning from traditional internal combustion engines to electric vehicle and clean energy solutions. This federal grant award is part of the DOE's efforts to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and energy supply chains, reduce foreign dependency on critical materials, support decarbonization, and create domestic manufacturing opportunities in the electric vehicle and clean energy sectors.