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US announces $128m for research into sustainable transport
The funding will support bioenergy as well as hydrogen and fuel cell technologies
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Funding of up to $128 million (£96m) for research and development of sustainable transportation resources and technologies has been announced by the US Department of Energy (DOE).
The investment is being split between three separate funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) – Bioenergy Technologies Office FOA, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies Office FOA and Vehicle Technologies Office FOA..
They include bioenergy feedstock technologies, with a focus on municipal solid waste as well as algae research and development, innovative hydrogen and fuel cell research and development and cost analysis activities and batteries and electrification, advanced engine and fuel technologies.
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With rapid reductions in purchase price and a wide array of models, electric vehicles (EVs) are projected to gain broad acceptance in the coming years as cost-competitive, high-performance, lower-carbon transportation options. EVs are projected to comprise 40 percent of new car purchases by 2030, up from 2 percent today, and 18 percent of vehicle miles traveled. In addition, many companies and communities have expressed their desire to switch from gasoline or diesel buses, delivery vans, work trucks, and ridesharing vehicles to electric alternatives. The expected rapid growth in vehicle electrification is considered key to achieving an effective, economy-wide decarbonization strategy.
Vehicle electrification will place new demands on electric utilities and require substantial infrastructure investments. It will require increased research and development in numerous areas, including resiliency, interoperability, and utility/customer planning tools.