U.S. Department of Energy

DOE offers $59 million to support advanced vehicle technologies research

April 8, 2019

This funding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries and electric drive systems, energy efficient mobility systems, alternative fuels and more.

Energy Department announces PACCAR is joining SuperTruck II project

Aug. 30, 2017

PACCAR Inc. joins four other SuperTruck II teams to develop technologies aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing transportation costs for Class 8 trucks.

Fuel economy improvements are projected to reduce future gasoline use

May 24, 2017

Light-duty vehicle miles traveled per year are expected to continue to increase, ultimately reaching 3.33 trillion miles traveled in 2040.

DOE announces nearly $20 million to accelerate energy efficient transportation and systems

Dec. 28, 2016

The Energy Department announced $19.7 million to support research and development of advanced vehicle technologies, including batteries, lightweight materials, and advanced combustion...

Department of Energy announces nearly $20 million to accelerate energy efficient transportation

Dec. 16, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $19.7 million to support research and development of advanced vehicle technologies, including batteries, lightweight materials and advanced...

City of Hendersonville converts vehicles to natural gas in North Carolina

Aug. 16, 2016

The city fleet worked with the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition to obtain a grant to convert vehicles to CNG. The city is also using electric vehicles.

Energy department announces $7 million to accelerate fuel and engine co-optimization technologies

Aug. 1, 2016

The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) announced today up to $7 million in project funding to accelerate the introduction of affordable, scalable, and sustainable high-performance...

Co-Optima initiative focused on combining biofuels and combustion R&D

May 26, 2016

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), eight other national laboratories and the industry on the Co-Optimization...

Energy Department announces $35 million to advance hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

Dec. 14, 2015

As part of the administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, this funding is designed to accelerate American innovation in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies by supporting...

Energy Department announces $11M to propel use of alternative fuel in medium and heavy duty vehicles

Sept. 11, 2015

The Energy Department announced $11 million in available funding to support development and demonstration of innovative alternative technologies for medium and heavy duty vehicles...

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Georgia Tech places first in 4-year auto competition

May 25, 2022

Georgia Institute of Technology was crowned champion in The EcoCAR Mobility Challenge, a four-year collegiate automotive engineering competition.

Hong Kong tycoon likely to get Fisker Automotive

Oct. 21, 2013

U.S. Department of Energy picks Li's group following auction.

Fisker Automotive expected to file for bankruptcy protection

April 9, 2013

Department of Energy seeks $200 million in loan payments.

National Renewal Energy Laboratory seeks to have have more efficient batteries by 2015

Jan. 23, 2013

Government and industry work to support electric vehicle technology.

Algal biofuel is currently unsustainable

Nov. 12, 2012

“Algal biofuels are not quite ready for prime time,” says Joel Cuello, co-author of a new report evaluating the alternative fuel’s current drawbacks and its potential in an article...

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Biodiesel handling and use guide fourth edition

Sept. 20, 2012

In this report, biodiesel refers to the fuel produced from renewable sources that meets ASTM International D6751, the standard for biodiesel

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Several states add, increase incentives for electric vehicle charging stations

Dec. 12, 2014

Washington, Oregon and California are among the states leading the way in promoting the use of electric vehicles.

Energy Department pours $55 million into efficient vehicle technologies

Aug. 15, 2014

The Energy Department today announced more than $55 million for 31 new projects to accelerate research and development of critical vehicle technologies that will improve fuel ...

DOE launches app on hydrogen use

Sept. 13, 2013

App provides best practices and procedures for safely using hydrogen to power fuel cells.

DOE and EPA release fuel economy tool for used vehicles

Sept. 13, 2013

New label features EPA fuel economy estimates and CO2 estimates for used vehicles sold since 1984.

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Department of Energy supports 38 transportation technology projects

Sept. 4, 2013

Projects include battery, body material, welding and lubricant technologies.

Energy Department announces investment to accelerate next generation biofuels

July 2, 2013

The Energy Department announced four research and development projects.

Driving for $1.14 per gallon

June 20, 2013

Electric vehicle's energy consumption costs a third of that of regular vehicles.

Energy Department invests millions in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

June 12, 2013

Projects selected for funding will demonstrate, deploy and validate hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in real-world environments.

Shale gas boom is increasing CNG conversions

June 4, 2013

The DOE projects that the United States will become a net exporter of natural gas by 2020.

U.S. Energy Department partners for hydrogen and fuel cell infrastructure

June 3, 2013

Automakers and fuel industry organizations join government initiated effort to develop cost-effective alternative fuel.

DOE launches public-private partnership to deploy hydrogen infrastructure

May 15, 2013

The partnership brings together automakers, government agencies and energy suppliers to deliver hydrogen fuel.

Energy Department announces new funding to reduce cost of producing advanced drop-in biofuels

Dec. 14, 2012

The Energy Department announced up to $12 million in new funding for projects that aim to drive down the cost of producing gasoline, diesel and jet fuels from biomass.