Solicitations
The solicitations listed below are currently open and have been chosen because they provide funding for transportation-related projects. If you have a notice to add to this site, contact the Webmaster.
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On Board Hydrogen Storage & Power Systems for Tractor Utility Vehicles
February 01, 2010. The Naval Surface Warfare Center requests proposals for On Board Hydrogen Storage & Power Systems for Tractor Utility Vehicles or Yard Dogs. This RFP is for basic/applied R&D to identify on-board hydrogen storage materials, processes and power system designs to significantly improve and extend the operating performance currently exhibited by state-of-the-art yard tractor utility vehicles. Responses due 2/12/10. For more info, contact Ashley Chestnut or go to: Naval Surface Warfare Center. Refer to Sol# N0016410RGS53.
Engine R&D to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Emissions
February 01, 2010. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Engine R&D to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Emissions. Through this RFP, EPA seeks research that includes investigation into the effect of the piston bowl design on fuel-air mixing and combustion in direct injection engines and provide comprehensive details on the influence of in-cylinder fuel spray injection pressure, spray patterns, liquid and vapor fuel penetration, injection timing and duration, nozzle geometry, ignition timing for best performance, as well as the effect of exhaust gas recirculation on combustion process and emissions. $800K expected to be available for one award. Responses due 3/5/10. For more info, contact Fakhri Hamady or go to: http://www.epa.gov. Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-OTAQ-10-03.
On Board Hydrogen Storage & Power Systems for Class II Forklifts
February 01, 2010. The Naval Surface Warfare Center requests proposals for On Board Hydrogen Storage & Power Systems for Class II Forklifts. This RFP is for basic/applied R&D efforts for hydrogen storage and fuel cell system design concepts for operational demonstration. The primary performance objective of this effort is to replace the current batteries in the battery powered fleet of Class II forklifts. Responses due 2/12/10. For more info, contact Lorna Tribby or go to: Naval Surface Warfare Center. Refer to Sol# N0016410RGS57.
Transportation Program - California
February 01, 2010. The California Energy Commission requests proposals for the Energy Innovations Small Grant Transportation Program. This RFP will support research to reduce vehicle energy consumption by improving vehicle efficiency and enabling alternative fuel vehicles, and research that will provide tools and methods to produce data and understanding to help decision-makers reduce transportation energy use and GHG emissions. Awards NTE $95K for hardware projects requiring physical testing and $50K for modeling projects. Responses due 3/30/10. For more info, contact eisg@projects.sdsu.edu or go to: California Energy Commission. Refer to Sol# 10-01T.
Methane Recovery
January 04, 2010. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Activities that Advance Methane Recovery and Use as a Clean Energy Source. This RFP will support investigation, survey, study, training, and demonstration projects that advance international near-term, cost-effective methane recovery and use as a clean energy source, and supports the goals of the Methane to Markets Partnership. $5 million is expected to be available for up to 35 awards. A Notice of Intent to Apply is requested but not required and is due 2/11/10. Final proposals are due 4/15/10. For more info, contact Henry Ferland or go to: FedConnect. Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-CCD-10-02.
Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy
January 04, 2010. The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture request proposals for Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity. This RFP will support research that leads to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstocks for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks. Specifically, applications are sought for fundamental research on plants that will improve biomass characteristics, biomass yield, or sustainability. Up to $6 million expected to be available. For more info, contact Tonja Stokes or go to: FedConnect. Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000223.
Eisenhower Transportation Fellowships
January 04, 2010. The U.S. Department of Transportation requests proposals for the Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship Program, which provides funding for the pursuit of Masters or Doctorate degrees in transportation related disciplines. $900K is expected to be available, and 76 awards are anticipated. Responses due 3/12/10. For more info, contact Henry Murdaugh or go to: FedConnect. Refer to Sol# DTFH64-10-RA-00001.
Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering
November 23, 2009. The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering. This program addresses fundamental problems involved in the processing and manufacturing of products of economic importance by effectively utilizing renewable resources of biological origin and bioinformatics originating from genomic and proteomic information. Responses due 3/3/10. For more info, contact Leon Esterowitz or go to: National Science Foundation. Refer to Sol# PD-10-1491.
