Innovation & Research
Where energy innovation gets real.
Focus Area: Clean Transportation
Clean transportation increases access to low- and zero-emission travel options that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving connectivity to jobs, schools, and services.
The Challenge
The transportation sector generates nearly 30 percent of fossil-fuel based greenhouse gas emissions in New York State. To reduce emissions, New York invests in innovations that help to drive the following advancements:
- Scale adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), from passenger vehicles to heavy-duty trucks and buses.
- Expand clean transit and mobility access in all types of communities, with a focus on those currently underserved by transportation options.
The Solutions
Clean Transportation: Areas of Innovation
Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Supporting EV market growth through:
- Products
- Policies
- New systems and models to reduce market barriers to EV adoption
Public Transit and Clean Mobility
Expanding and decarbonizing transportation through:
- Innovative public transit partnerships that improve rider experiences and transit operations
- Clean mobility initiatives like carpooling, e-bikes, and micro-transit
- Shared mobility options to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips
Working with NYSERDA Innovation & Research
Whether you’re creating a new technology or preparing to scale, NYSERDA Innovation & Research offers pathways to commercializing clean transportation solutions through:
Funding Opportunities
NYSERDA frequently has Innovation-related funding opportunities available. View the latest list below:
Commercialization Support
Get from lab to market with NYSERDA’s Commercialization Program. Nearly 300 clean energy products have been commercialized through the program. Commercialization includes collaborations with strategic partners, who work with innovators to scale solutions and bring them to market.
For information on the Commercialization Program and to find the partner that’s right for you, visit the program page below.
Learn More About Driving the Future
Whether you’re developing a breakthrough idea or scaling a proven solution, NYSERDA Innovation is here to help turn potential into impact.