The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced a notice of intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled “Fiscal Year 2023 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement.”

The potential FOA will advance research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) in several areas critical to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including:

• Reduction of weight and cost of batteries;

• Reduction in life cycle emissions of advanced lightweight materials;

• Reduced costs and advanced technologies for on- and off-road vehicle charging and infrastructure;

• Innovative public transit solutions; and

• Training to increase deployment of these technologies among diverse communities.

DOE anticipates including topics of interest that will support VTO’s RDD&D of new, efficient, and clean mobility options that are affordable for all Americans. As part of this approach, this prospective funding will encourage the participation of underserved communities and underrepresented groups.