iOn January 23, 2020, DOE announced that up to $133 million will be available for new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research designed to increase affordable, efficient, and secure transportation energy. This Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 opportunity will be funded by DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and supports priorities in: (1) advanced engine and fuel technologies; (2) lightweight materials; (3) new energy efficient mobility systems; and (4) alternative fuels technology demonstrations. Topic areas and funding amounts include:
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Up to $40 million for batteries and electrification;
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Up to $27.5 million for advanced combustion engines and fuels;
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Up to $15 million for materials technology;
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Up to $13.5 million for energy efficient mobility systems;
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Up to $36 million for technology integration; and
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Up to $1.2 million for transportation and energy analysis.
Concept papers for this funding opportunity are due on February 21, 2020, and full applications are due on April 14, 2020.
