The Environmental Protection Agency is offering this grant to advance sustainable transportation solutions. This grant is for the purpose of developing and rigorously testing a cutting-edge hybrid road locomotive. The primary objective of this initiative is to significantly reduce harmful emissions released by traditional locomotives, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment. Furthermore, the project aims to improve fuel efficiency, leading to substantial energy savings. The successful development and deployment of this innovative technology will demonstrate a viable pathway towards a more environmentally friendly and economically efficient freight transportation sector, aligning with national goals for sustainability and climate action. This effort seeks to create cleaner, greener transport.
Opportunity ID: 55310
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-10-015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Hybrid Road Locomotive for Emissions Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 22, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Norfolk Southern Corp may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Hybrid Road Locomotive for Emissions reduction_–A road locomotive to reduce emissions and save fuel will be developed and tested. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Hybrid Road Locomotive for Emissions Reduction |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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