Energy Department Declares $10 Million to Advance Zero-Emission Cargo Transport Vehicles

The Energy Department on April 29 announced up to $10 million to demonstrate and deploy innovative alternate transportation technologies for cargo vehicles, designed to help reduce U.S. reliance on gasoline, diesel, and oil imports.

Electrifying cargo transportation vehicles and infrastructure will reduce petroleum use, carbon emissions, and air pollution at transportation hubs, such as ports. The Energy Department looks for applicants to demonstrate cost-effective zero-emission cargo transport systems and collect data on the performance and cost, to help clarify the benefits and viability of this approach. This backing opportunity is open to local governments and private companies, with federal funds matched at a 50% cost share. See the Energy Department news release and the backing announcement.

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