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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office has funded hundreds of projects across the country that advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels and technologies.

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Project Initiative/Award Awardee Status Date
New York State Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment Program American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Complete Dec 2009

States impacted:

  • New Jersey
  • New York

New York State Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment Program

The primary goal of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment Project was to expand the use of many different alternative fuels to a wide variety of fleets across New York state. NYSERDA worked with sub-recipients in the public and private sector that used vehicles ranging from small neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) to Class 8 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks that operated everywhere in the state, from New York City to small towns like Minoa and Malone. In total, 395 alternative fuel vehicles were purchased. Among the light-duty vehicles, the large majority were CNG-fueled, thanks in large part to a major initiative by Verizon to convert a large part of its New York fleet to natural gas. Heavy-duty vehicles were split between CNG, propane, hybrid electric, and hydraulic hybrid. There were also 100 new fueling locations installed as part of this project, which consisted primarily of electric vehicle charging stations, but also included four large CNG fueling stations and three propane fueling stations.

Learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards.

$13,299,000 award from DOE

$20,649,000 matching funds (cost share)

Partners

  • Capital District Clean Communities
  • Clean Communities of Central New York
  • Clean Communities of Western New York
  • Genessee Region Clean Communities
  • Empire Clean Cities
  • Central Hudson Gas and Electric
  • City of Albany
  • City of Rochester
  • City of Syracuse
  • Coca-Cola Enterprises
  • CuseCar, Inc.
  • East Greenbush Central School District
  • Fairport Central School District
  • Ferrario Ford, Inc.
  • Gilboa-Conesville Central School District
  • Harbec Plastics
  • Hoosic Valley Central School District
  • Malone Central School District
  • Monroe County
  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Village of Warwick
  • SUNY Albany
  • Tompkins County
  • Trumansburg Central School District
  • Village of Minoa
  • Wayne Central School District
  • Palmyra-Macedon Central School District
  • National Grid
  • Bard College
  • Manhattan Beer Distributors
  • NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
  • Verizon
  • Charlotte Valley Central School District
  • New York Power Authority
  • Town of Mamaroneck
  • Westchester Ambulette
  • Town of Dobbs Ferry
  • City of White Plains
  • Demon Logistics
  • Ballston Spa Central School District
  • Albany International Airport
  • Cayuga County
  • AAA of Western and Central New York
  • Modern Disposal
  • Casella Waste Systems
  • Willow Run Foods
  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Next-Generation Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Driver Information System 2019 Commercial Trucks and Off-Road Applications Gas Technology Institute In progress Oct 2019

States impacted:

  • Illinois

Next-Generation Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Driver Information System

The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate a more accurate and effective driver information system for any natural gas vehicle (NGV) that includes a prediction of the remaining miles-to-empty, within 5% or 25 miles (whichever is greater) at any time during vehicle operation. The predictive model of miles-to-empty requires knowing the amount of fuel energy on the vehicle and the required fuel for the route, based on real-time traffic conditions, speed profile, and weather, among other parameters. This can allow for a reduction of on-board fuel capacity and frequency of fueling stops while increasing the driver's confidence in the remaining range of the vehicle.

For more information on this project, check the Technology Integration 2020 Annual Report or Annual Merit Review presentation.

Learn more about the 2019 Commercial Trucks and Off-Road Applications.

$600,000 award from DOE

$1,000,000 matching funds (cost share)

NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach 2020 Innovative Vehicle Technologies Projects National Fire Protection Association In progress Oct 2020

States impacted:

  • Alabama
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Wyoming

NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach

Community preparedness planning and collaboration among electric vehicle ecosystem stakeholders can result in a greater understanding of electric vehicles and their benefits, more incentives for ownership, increased safety, and a more accommodating infrastructure, and can lead to increased EV adoption on the nation's roadways. In this project, NFPA augments its world-class, web-based EV training programs to include additional modules for charging station installers, code officials, utilities, dealerships, fleet owners, garages/maintenance facilities, insurance companies, and vehicle owners. NFPA is also expanding its existing crash reconstruction and tow and salvage operator programs to reflect the latest safety knowledge and tactics. The project involves developing a digital facilitation toolkit for Clean Cities coalitions and advising and assisting selected coalitions that will be responsible for conducting approximately 30 community preparedness assessment workshops for local community stakeholders.

For more information on this project, check the Technology Integration 2021 Annual Report or the 2022 Annual Merit Review presentation and the 2023 Annual Merit Review presentation.

Learn more about the 2020 Innovative Vehicle Technologies Projects.

$678,000 award from DOE

$678,000 matching funds (cost share)

NGV U.P.T.I.M.E. Analysis: Updated Performance Tracking Integrating Maintenance Expenses 2019 Commercial Trucks and Off-Road Applications Clean Fuels Ohio In progress Oct 2019

States impacted:

  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
  • Virginia
  • Wisconsin

NGV U.P.T.I.M.E. Analysis: Updated Performance Tracking Integrating Maintenance Expenses

The objectives of the NGV UPTIME Analysis project are to quantify the difference in maintenance costs between diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) freight and goods movement vehicles; identify and quantify technology and process improvements between older and newer generation natural gas vehicles (NGVs); and assess individual NGV fleets to identify opportunities to enhance operations using current and past NGV and diesel fleet data. The analysis findings are showcased by end-use application, engine/fuel system manufacturer, and vehicle chassis manufacturer, among others, to determine specific research, development, and outreach needs by application.

For more information on this project, check the Technology Integration 2020 Annual Report or Annual Merit Review presentation.

Learn more about the 2019 Commercial Trucks and Off-Road Applications.

$450,000 award from DOE

$500,000 matching funds (cost share)

Partners

  • Clean Fuels Ohio
  • Wisconsin Clean Cities
Nicodemus National Historic Site National Parks Initiative Kansas City Regional Clean Cities Complete Sep 2015

States impacted:

  • Kansas

Nicodemus National Historic Site

In 2014, the Nicodemus National Historic Site worked with the Kansas City Regional Clean Cities coalition to replace a gasoline pickup truck and mower with a propane pickup truck and mower. The project also included an idle-reduction education and outreach initiative.

Learn more about the National Parks Initiative.

Partners

  • Kansas City Regional Clean Cities
No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards Indiana Office of Energy Development Complete Dec 2009

States impacted:

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Dakota
  • Texas
  • Vermont
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin

No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees

The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) and the Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition (GICC) partnered with nine public- and private-sector organizations to implement a comprehensive alternative fuel plan that sought to displace over one million gallons of petroleum per year. The project also sought to assist with the creation and retention of Hoosier jobs and to grow Indiana’s alternative fuels market. The project focused on fuel neutrality—implementing the right fuel into the right fleet—based on fleet function, budgetary needs, and desired results. The alternative fuels funded include propane, compressed natural gas, E85, and hybrid vehicles. Major activities included funding 19 CNG vehicles, 250 propane vehicles, 87 hybrid vehicles, 4 CNG stations, and 3 E85 stations.

Learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards.

$10,125,000 award from DOE

$12,047,000 matching funds (cost share)

Partners

  • Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition
  • Citizens Energy Group
  • City of Ft. Wayne
  • City of Indianapolis
  • Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)
  • KACKO
  • Lassus Brothers
  • Renewable Dairy Fuels
  • Sysco Food Distribution
  • Tippecanoe School Corporation
  • Indiana Office of Energy Development
North Carolina Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Taskforce Electric Vehicle Community Readiness Centralina Council of Governments Complete Sep 2011

States impacted:

  • North Carolina

North Carolina Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Taskforce

The project established a plug-in electric vehicle readiness plan and task force for North Carolina. The project strengthened existing local and regional initiatives in North Carolina communities and coordinate efforts across the state.

Learn more about the Electric Vehicle Community Readiness.

$500,000 award from DOE

$124,000 matching funds (cost share)

Partners

  • Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition (Western North Carolina)
  • Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition
  • Triangle Clean Cities (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill)
  • Advantage Green
  • North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Energy Division
  • Progress Energy
  • NC Sustainable Energy Association
  • Sustainable Raleigh
  • NC Clean Energy Technology Center
  • General Electric (GE)
  • THRIVE in North Carolina
  • Duke Energy
  • City of Raleigh
  • Advanced Energy
  • Research Triangle Division
  • State of North Carolina Department of Transportation
  • North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives
  • Dominion
  • Centralina Council of Governments
  • Piedmont Triad Regional Council
North Central Texas Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Investments American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards North Central Texas Council of Governments Complete Jan 2010

States impacted:

  • Texas

North Central Texas Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Investments

Through this project, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) sought to deploy alternative refueling stations, alternative fuel vehicles, and advanced technology vehicles in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. This was pursued in a fuel- and technology- neutral manner, with a portfolio of different technologies and fuels. In total, the project deployed 290 vehicles and 11 refueling stations across 17 fleets, including cities, independent school districts, a major commercial airport, private sector fleets, and a faith-based nonprofit.

Learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards.

$13,181,000 award from DOE

$23,198,000 matching funds (cost share)

Partners

  • City of Dallas
  • City of Denton
  • City of Fort Worth
  • City of Garland
  • City of Richardson
  • City of Southlake
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
  • Fort Worth Independent School District(ISD)
  • Mansfield ISD
  • Canteen Vending
  • Coca-Cola Refreshments USA
  • Frito-Lay North America
  • New Bern Transport
  • PAM Transport Inc.
  • Pixelpushers Inc.
  • Splash Transport
  • Sysco Corporation
  • Highway of Hope
  • North Central Texas Council of Governments
Northeast Electric Highways Study 2022 Projects for the Electrification of America's Transportation Sector National Grid USA Service Company, Inc. In progress Oct 2023

States impacted:

  • Connecticut
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont

Northeast Electric Highways Study

The objective of the project is to deploy an innovative study approach forecast electric charging demand at traffic stops on freight corridors across the Northeast (ME, MA, NH, VT, RI, CT, NY, PA and NJ). This will then serve as the basis for developing a Regional Charging plan for an infrastructure deployment roadmap. The project is being lead by National Grid and involves five Clean Cities Coalitions: Clean Communities of Central New York, Eastern Pennsylvania Clean Transportation Alliance, New Jersey Clean Cities, Greater New Haven Clean Cities, and Vermont Clean Cities.

Learn more about the 2022 Projects for the Electrification of America's Transportation Sector.

$1,222,000 award from DOE

$142,000 matching funds (cost share)

Partners

  • Clean Communities of Central New York (Syracuse)
  • Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation
  • New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition
  • Greater New Haven Clean Cities Coalition
  • Vermont Clean Cities
Northeast Electric Vehicle Initiative Electric Vehicle Community Readiness New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Complete Sep 2011

States impacted:

  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont

Northeast Electric Vehicle Initiative

The project developed a plan and accompanying guidance documents to accelerate the introduction of a network of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

Learn more about the Electric Vehicle Community Readiness.

$993,000 award from DOE

$500,000 matching funds (cost share)