RFGA-18

Open Date:	April 6, 2009
Close Date:	May 6, 2009
Anticipated Award Amount:	$100,000 - $750,000
Total Funding Available:	$5,000,000

Applications are being requested for projects to develop, verify and testing innovative emission reduction technologies, particularly focused on oxides of nitrogen emissions (NOx), as part of the State of Texas' New Technology Research and Development (NTRD) program. This request is to solicit applications for funding to address the following areas:

1. Development, verification and testing of novel and cost effective after treatment technologies, which specifically target:
   • Innovative catalyst formulation
   • Catalyst thermal management technologies
   • Innovative after treatment control strategies
2. Verification testing of conventional urea based SCR systems for existing engines.
3. Development, verification and testing of novel and cost effective clean diesel technologies, which specifically target:
   • Clean combustion system
   • EGR system and other engine add-on systems
4. Development, verification and testing of novel and cost effective vehicle or drive-train technologies that can directly or indirectly reduce NOx emissions through engine duty cycle modification.

Any proposed projects should include EPA verification in the scope of work.

Projects proposed in response to this RFGA should target one or more of the following diesel engine categories: On-road heavy duty, off-road heavy duty, construction, marine, locomotive, and airport or marine port service equipment. Projects proposed in response to this RFGA should include a target (minimum 25%) NOx reductions compared to the certified emissions levels of the target engine or application.

It is anticipated that a maximum of $5,000,000 will be available for projects ranging from $100,000 to $750,000. A cost share equal to a minimum of 20% of the total project costs is required.

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