20.762 — Research Grants/Research & Development
- Federal Agency:
- research and innovative technology administration, department of transportation
- Program Website:
- None.
- Authorization:
- Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Tranportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users of 2005 (SAFTEA_LU), Public Law 109-59, 423 U.S.C 117 and 502.
- Headquarters:
- Dawn Tucker-Thomas, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, E33-464, Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Email: dawn.tucker-thomas@dot.gov Phone: (202) 366-1300.
Program Summary and Objectives
A. Rural Transportation Research Initiative, North Dakota State University ‘s Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute must carry out the Rural Transportation Research Initiative. B. Hydrogen-Powered Transportation Research Initiative, University of Montana must carry out the Hydrogen-Powered Transportation Research Initiative. C. Cold Region and Rural Transportation Research, Maintenance, and Operations, Montana State University’s Western Transportation Institute is to develop a research facility in Lewistown, Montana, for basic and applied research and testing on surface transportation issues facing rural and cold regions. D. Advanced Vehicle Technology, University of Kansas Transportation Research Institute is to research and develop advanced vehicle technology concepts, focused ... »read moreon vehicle emissions, fuel cells and catalytic processes, and intelligent transportation systems. E. Renewable Transportation Systems Research, University of Vermont is to research, develop and field test of hydrogen fuel cell and biofuel transportation technology. F. Alternative Fuels and Life Cycle Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology are to conduct applied research for alternative fuel vehicle testing and analysis and manufacturing technology.
Examples of Projects Funded
Not Applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: A. Rural Transportation Research Initiative – Seeking federal assistance, e.g., American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to fund remaining costs for construction of a Center for Transportation Studies at North Dakota State University; B. Hydrogen- Powered Transportation Research Initiative – Commence construction of a maglev 30’ guideway for testing of two person vehicle powered by renewable hydrogen; C. Cold Region and Rural Transportation Research, Maintenance and Operations – Continue with previous year research efforts, install wireless communications system, construct communications tower; and pursue additional research efforts related to enhancing transportation safety in rural transportation and cold regions; D. Advanced V ... »read moreehicle Technology – Continue working on projects that could yield patentable technologies and continue investigating the thermodynamics of an Ionic Liquid-Based Absorption Refrigeration/Air-conditioning system for increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions; E. Renewable Transportation Systems Research – Grant should be in close-out process for the upcoming fiscal year; and F. Alternative Fuels and Life Cycle Engineering – Determining the use of higher levels of Ethanol or E20 without converting engines to increase demands for more filling station and assist with nuetralizing the carbon footprint. Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available