STATUS: Closed
The Energy Innovation Program – On-road Transportation Decarbonization Call for Proposals will help decarbonize the transportation sector by funding research, development, and demonstration projects that:
- Address technical and market barriers to the demonstration or deployment of zero/low-emission on-road medium & heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs).
- Increase the uptake of zero-emission on-road vehicles.
- Improve the transportation system’s overall efficiency.
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Why is Canada investing in On-road Transportation Decarbonization?
Decarbonizing the transportation sector is crucial to meeting Canada's plan to be net-zero by 2050, as transportation accounts for about 22% of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to a net-zero economy is an opportunity to reimagine the transportation system and consider the broader implications of a sustainable transportation sector as it relates to public health, the environment, and the economy.
The Energy Innovation Program (EIP) advances clean energy technologies that will help Canada meet its climate change targets, while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. It funds research, development and demonstration projects, and other related scientific activities.
Projects funded under the EIP focus on influencing the pace and direction of energy system transformation and targeting the most impactful technologies, in order to maximize environmental and economic outcomes.
Results
The Energy Innovation Program – On-road Transportation Decarbonization Call for Proposals received 113 eligible submissions, amounting to an overall request of $268M. After a stringent review process, 10 contribution agreements have been signed.
As the funded projects are announced, they will be posted on our Current Investments page.
Contact us
For any questions about the Call, please contact NRCan at: energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. During regular operations, NRCan will strive to respond within two business days.
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