Clemson University receives funding to advance research for innovative transportation [Video]

CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Clemson University announced has received funding to help advance research for innovative transportation.

The university is one of 19 projects to get the funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

The DOE said each of the projects focus on advancing a broad range of next generation technologies for the transportation sector.

“These projects represent DOE’s strategic vision to drive innovation that diversifies and revolutionizes transportation with more options and lower costs for consumers, new jobs in local communities across America, and a stronger U.S. position in global market competition,” said Jeff Marootian, principal deputy assistant secretary for DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. “It’s especially exciting to know these investments will support skilled teams that can produce cutting edge technologies with readily available and abundant domestic resources, which will create a more secure, equitable and affordable energy future for all Americans.”

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