Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001447
Apply for DE FOA 0001447
- The DOE-NETL in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ADVANCED SYSTEMS LEVEL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION AND DEMONSTRATION FOR EFFICIENT CLASS 8 TRUCKS, SUPERTRUCK II" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 01, 2016 and posted on Mar 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy, through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and its Vehicle Technologies Office, released a discretionary funding opportunity called "Advanced Systems Level Technology Development, Integration and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks, SuperTruck II" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001447). The program is part of DOE's SuperTruck initiative, which is aimed at cutting transportation fuel use by significantly improving real-world fuel economy and freight efficiency in heavy-duty Class 8 trucks. The awards are planned as cooperative agreements, meaning recipients should expect substantial DOE involvement during the project (for example, in technical direction, reviews, and milestone tracking), rather than a hands-off grant structure.
SuperTruck II builds directly on the results of SuperTruck I. In the first phase, DOE and industry teams targeted long-haul Class 8 tractors and ultimately exceeded the original 50 percent freight efficiency improvement goal when measured in ton-miles per gallon. Importantly, SuperTruck I also moved multiple technologies close to commercialization, demonstrating that system-level integration (not just individual component improvements) can yield major gains. At the same time, SuperTruck I highlighted additional untapped efficiency opportunities, which is the main reason SuperTruck II raises the bar and pushes for even more aggressive integrated demonstrations.
The core technical targets in SuperTruck II are notably stringent. The FOA calls for greater than 100 percent freight efficiency improvement, essentially doubling freight efficiency compared to the specified baseline, and it also sets an engine brake thermal efficiency goal of at least 55 percent. These are system-level goals that encourage applicants to combine advances across the engine, drivetrain, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, accessories, controls, and potentially waste heat recovery or other high-impact measures. Beyond fuel economy metrics, the opportunity also emphasizes that efficiency cannot come at the expense of day-to-day usefulness: project teams must demonstrate the same or better vehicle performance compared to a 2009 baseline truck, specifically including acceleration and gradeability, so the final demonstrations remain relevant to real fleet operations.
A practical commercialization angle is also built into the solicitation. In addition to performance parity requirements, SuperTruck II includes cost-related expectations intended to shorten the payback period for fleet customers. The point is to reduce barriers to adoption by ensuring that the technologies demonstrated are not only technically impressive, but also economically compelling in typical purchasing decisions. This focus on payback signals that proposals are expected to address manufacturability, durability, and realistic cost pathways, not just laboratory or prototype achievements.
While long-haul trucking remains central, SuperTruck II leaves room for teams to pursue Class 8 applications beyond long-haul service. That flexibility allows concepts tailored to other duty cycles (as long as they fit within Class 8 operations) and reflects the reality that different routes, loads, and operational patterns can change which efficiency solutions deliver the biggest returns. In practice, this means applicants could propose integrated demonstrations that are still Class 8, but better aligned with other freight segments where fuel savings and adoption potential might be strong.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted March 1, 2016, with an application deadline of May 10, 2016. DOE anticipated making about four awards, with an award ceiling of $20,000,000 per award. The funding activity category is Energy, and the CFDA number listed is 81.087. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. The issuing agency is listed as DOE-NETL, and all application submissions were required to go through the EERE eXCHANGE portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov, which is also where the full Funding Opportunity Announcement and instructions for submitting questions are provided.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - SuperTruck II (DE-FOA-0001447)
What is this funding opportunity called?
The funding opportunity is titled "Advanced Systems Level Technology Development, Integration and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks, SuperTruck II."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001447.
Which government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and its Vehicle Technologies Office.
Who is listed as the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is listed as DOE-NETL.
What is the SuperTruck initiative trying to achieve?
DOE's SuperTruck initiative aims to cut transportation fuel use by significantly improving real-world fuel economy and freight efficiency in heavy-duty Class 8 trucks.
How is SuperTruck II related to SuperTruck I?
SuperTruck II builds directly on SuperTruck I. SuperTruck I targeted long-haul Class 8 tractors and exceeded the original goal of a 50 percent freight efficiency improvement (measured in ton-miles per gallon). It also demonstrated that system-level integration can deliver major gains and moved multiple technologies close to commercialization. SuperTruck II is intended to pursue additional efficiency opportunities identified in the first phase with more aggressive integrated demonstrations.
What type of award will DOE make under this FOA?
Awards are planned as cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that the awards are cooperative agreements?
Cooperative agreements indicate substantial DOE involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant structure. DOE involvement may include technical direction, reviews, and milestone tracking.
What are the main technical performance targets in SuperTruck II?
The FOA calls for greater than 100 percent freight efficiency improvement (essentially doubling freight efficiency compared to the specified baseline) and an engine brake thermal efficiency target of at least 55 percent.
What does "greater than 100 percent freight efficiency improvement" mean in this context?
Based on the FOA description, it means the project is targeting a freight efficiency level that is more than double the specified baseline.
Is the focus only on improving one component, like the engine?
No. The targets are system-level and are intended to encourage integrated approaches across multiple areas such as the engine, drivetrain, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, accessories, controls, and potentially waste heat recovery or other high-impact measures.
Does SuperTruck II require real-world operational relevance, not just lab results?
Yes. The program emphasizes that efficiency gains should not come at the expense of real operational usefulness, and demonstrations are intended to remain relevant to real fleet operations.
Are there vehicle performance requirements beyond fuel efficiency?
Yes. Project teams must demonstrate the same or better vehicle performance compared to a 2009 baseline truck, specifically including acceleration and gradeability.
Why does the FOA include performance parity requirements like acceleration and gradeability?
The stated purpose is to ensure that improvements in efficiency do not reduce day-to-day usefulness and that the final demonstrations remain relevant to real fleet operations.
Is commercialization and cost considered in this opportunity?
Yes. The solicitation includes cost-related expectations intended to shorten the payback period for fleet customers and reduce barriers to adoption.
What kinds of cost and adoption topics are proposals expected to address?
Based on the FOA summary, proposals are expected to address realistic cost pathways and considerations such as manufacturability, durability, and payback, not only laboratory or prototype achievements.
Is SuperTruck II limited to long-haul Class 8 trucks?
Long-haul trucking remains central, but SuperTruck II allows teams to pursue Class 8 applications beyond long-haul service, as long as the concept fits within Class 8 operations.
Why does the FOA allow Class 8 applications beyond long-haul?
The FOA summary indicates this flexibility reflects that different duty cycles, routes, loads, and operational patterns can change which efficiency solutions provide the biggest returns, and it allows concepts aligned with other freight segments where adoption potential may be strong.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 1, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 10, 2016.
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipated making about four awards.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount per award?
The award ceiling is $20,000,000 per award.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Energy.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 81.087.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
Where were applications required to be submitted?
All application submissions were required to go through the EERE eXCHANGE portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.
Where can applicants find the full FOA and submission instructions?
The EERE eXCHANGE portal (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov) is where the full Funding Opportunity Announcement is provided, along with instructions for submitting questions.
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