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BUS EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENTS RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATIONS
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $ 3. 0 million of Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 research funds for innovative research, development, and demonstration projects targeting Bus Efficiency Enhancements, specifically enhanced Electrification of Accessories, and improvements
in Thermal Management of Bus Bodies.FY 2012 FTA National Research Program (Section 5312/5314) funding is to promote the development and demonstration of targeted energy efficiency-enhancing technologies – specifically enhanced Electrification of Accessories and improvements in Thermal Management of Bus Bodies – for buses utilized in public transportation.
In addition to reducing energy use by transit buses, projects funded as a result of this notice could have favorable impacts on meeting the needs of the riding public, public transportation operators, and the American bus industry and its supplier base, while simultaneously advancing the DepartmentÂ’s research goals, which include but are not limited to improving safety, enhancing the state of good repair of transit systems, providing more effective and efficient public transportation service, increasing capital and operating efficiencies, developing and deploying advanced vehicle designs and technology, reducing harmful emissions, and increasing energy efficiency.
These projects will support an overarching FTA goal of developing and deploying new and innovative ideas, practices, and approaches for transit buses.
in Thermal Management of Bus Bodies.FY 2012 FTA National Research Program (Section 5312/5314) funding is to promote the development and demonstration of targeted energy efficiency-enhancing technologies – specifically enhanced Electrification of Accessories and improvements in Thermal Management of Bus Bodies – for buses utilized in public transportation.
In addition to reducing energy use by transit buses, projects funded as a result of this notice could have favorable impacts on meeting the needs of the riding public, public transportation operators, and the American bus industry and its supplier base, while simultaneously advancing the DepartmentÂ’s research goals, which include but are not limited to improving safety, enhancing the state of good repair of transit systems, providing more effective and efficient public transportation service, increasing capital and operating efficiencies, developing and deploying advanced vehicle designs and technology, reducing harmful emissions, and increasing energy efficiency.
These projects will support an overarching FTA goal of developing and deploying new and innovative ideas, practices, and approaches for transit buses.
Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Estimated Funding: $3,000,000
Office: DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Estimated Funding: $3,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
FTA Notice of Funding Availability
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government, including Federal laboratories; State and local governmental entities; providers of public transportation; private or non-profit organizations; institutions of higher education; and technical and community colleges.
Teams must include key roles by individuals representing both (1) a public transportation agency and (2) a bus manufacturer or supplier of relevant systems or components.
Teaming and collaboration is encouraged with other organizations that can add value.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13077_15541.html
Contact:
Marcel BelangerGeneral Engineer / Program ManagerFederal Transit Administration Office of Mobility Innovation, TRI-121200 New Jersey Ave., SE4th Floor - East Building - Rm E43-471Washington, DC 20590
Agency Email Description:
Marcel Belanger
Agency Email:
marcel.belanger@dot.gov
Date Posted:
2013-06-28
Application Due Date:
2013-09-20
Archive Date:
2013-10-20
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