March 7, 2004 - The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy
Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) Office of FreedomCAR and
Vehicle Technologies (OFCVT), is seeking applications for cost-shared
R&D to improve the overall efficiency of automobiles and trucks by using
high efficiency direct energy conversion devices that will utilize waste
heat from the engine.

The DOE seeks to fund projects that will improve the efficiency of
internal combustion engines while maintaining low emissions through the
development and application of energy recovery technologies which
utilize waste heat energy from radiators, lube oil coolers, exhaust gas
(probably after the after-treatment), exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
loops, turbocharger compressor discharge, and heat generated during
braking to directly generate electrical work or to provide cooling
capacity for climate control purposes.

High efficiency thermoelectrics, thermionics and other technologies are
sought for thermal energy recovery and direct conversion to electricity
for automotive, light duty truck (sport utility vehicles, mini-vans or
pick-up trucks) or heavy-duty truck applications. Approaches that
directly utilize waste heat recovery for cooling are also encouraged.

Interested Applicants may view the full Announcement through the DOE
Industry Interactive Procurement System at
https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/1E96A5836CC0402E85256E6F004D49CF?OpenDocument
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Best Regards,
Aaron

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Aaron Yocum
Chemical Engineer/Project Manager
U.S. Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
3610 Collins Ferry Road
Morgantown, WV 26507-0880
304-285-4852
fax 304-285-4403
aaron.yocum @ netl.doe.gov (remove the spaces for the real email address)