[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 1, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-13310]
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[Federal Register: June 1, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Policy, Planning and Program Evaluation
DOE Headquarters Washington, DC, Chicago Operations Office
AGENCY: Department of Energy.
ACTION: Acceptance of noncompetitive financial assistance.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Transportation
Technologies, through the Chicago Operations Office, announces that it
intends to award a grant to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
of Warrendale, Pennsylvania. The proposed award meets the criteria in
10 CFR 600.7(i)(D). The financial assistnce is for support of the
Society of Engineers TOPical TEChnical (TOP TEC) workshop on Hybrid-
Electrical Vehicle Technology in conjunction with the Hybrid Electrical
Vehicle student design competition. The workshop will be hosted
Southfield, Michigan, and is scheduled for June 21, 1994.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The TOP TEC workshops are an innovative
forum for presenting and addressing the issues in Alternative Fuel
Technology. Professionals from industry, academia and Government will
join together to listen to experts discuss a broad range of topics such
as:
1. Understanding the construction and operation of electric &
hybrid vehicles;
2. Learn the benefits and limitations of electric and hybrid
vehicles;
3. Appraisal of the current state of the art electric and hybrid
vehicle technology, including fuel cell technology applications;
4. Learn how electric vehicles will impact the environment, and
what infrastructure development for these vehicles is required;
5. Identify areas for future research to ensure successful electric
vehicle commercialization.
The DOE will provide funds in the amount of $25,000 for a period of 2
months from June 20, 1994 through August 20, 1994. The Society of
Automotive Engineers and other sponsors will provide the remaining
funding for the conference.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Kost, EE-321, U.S. Department
of Energy, 1000 Independence SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-2334.
Issued in Chicago, Illinois on May 18, 1994.
Alan E. Smith,
Director, Operations Management and Support Division.
[FR Doc. 94-13310 Filed 5-31-94; 8:45 am]
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