Norfolk Southern Corporation is offering this grant to advance hybrid road locomotive technology. The initiative focuses on extensive testing, modeling, and initial integration of Li-NMC battery cells from Corvus Energy. This grant is for the purpose of evaluating a 104 kWh string of sixteen 48V Li-NMC modules, wired in series to produce 800V DC, for use in locomotive traction systems. Testing protocols will include both switching cycles and line-of-road evaluations of various hybrid (diesel-ESS) configurations. The ultimate goal of this research is to achieve significant energy savings and reduce emissions from rail operations.
Opportunity ID: 236154
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-13-009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY13 HYBRID ROAD LOCOMOTIVE FOR ENERGY SAVINGS AND REDUCED EMISSIONS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| 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 10, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2013 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Norfolk Southern Corporation is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Norfolk Southern Corporation will complete extensive testing, modeling and initial integration of a string of Li-NMC battery cells packaged by Corvus Energy. Testing will include both switching cycles and line-of-road test protocols featuring various hybrid (diesel ? ESS) configurations and utilization strategies. Norfolk Southern will test a 104 kWh string of sixteen (16) Corvus Energy AT6500 48V Li-NMC modules, wired in series, to produce the 800 V DC buss voltage needed for locomotive traction systems. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY13 HYBRID ROAD LOCOMOTIVE FOR ENERGY SAVINGS AND REDUCED EMISSIONS |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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