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RFQ 24-1 Benefits Assessment of Accelerated Turnover of the On-Road Diesel Vehicle Fleet in the United States

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RFQ 24-1

HEI's RFQ 24-1 seeks to fund research to identify and assess the potential emissions, air quality, human exposure, or human health benefits that can be achieved by replacing older medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles in the United States with lower-emission vehicle technologies. HEI anticipates funding one study with a maximum budget of $500,000. The study is estimated to begin in September 2024 and be completed in 18 months.


All applicants should contact HEI with their intent to apply by emailing Dr. Allison Patton by April 4, 2024.

How to Apply

•    RFQ 24-1 Benefits Assessment of Accelerated Turnover of the On-Road Diesel Vehicle Fleet in the United States
•    Instructions and Forms
•    FAQs
•    More information about HEI’s research on diesel exhaust emissions
•    Interested in applying? Join our webinar on March 19, 2024, from 1-2pm (EDT).

Applicant Webinar Info

March 19, 2024, 1:00 am to 2:00 am
On March 19, 2024, from 1-2pm (EDT) we held an applicant webinar. During the webinar, we provided an overview of the RFQ, discussed expectations for research proposals, and answered participant questions. Participation in the webinar is not a requirement to apply to the RFQ. A summary of the webinar is now available.
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Forms & Other Information
 
Contact: 

Allison P. Patton

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apatton@healtheffects.org
Full Application Due Date: 
April 18, 2024

Ongoing studies funded under this RFA

Roadmap for MHDV fleet renewal: Maximizing health and environmental justice benefits in air pollution-burdened warehouse-adjacent communities

Daniel Horton
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Associate Professor, Northwestern University

Horton and colleagues will assess changes in air quality in an area of the west side of Chicago, Illinois, that they have confirmed is heavily affected by diesel emissions based on air pollution measurements, numerical air quality modeling, lived experience, high-density diesel activity around warehousing and intermodal facilities, high truck traffic counts, and disadvantaged and underinvested communities. They will conduct a census-tract–level health impact assessment and equity-focused analysis using associations from the literature. Scenarios to be compared are (1) current air pollution exposure and health impacts associated with older medium- and heavy-duty vehicle tailpipe emissions and (2) setting tailpipe emissions from pre-2010 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to lower levels in line with newer vehicle fleet emissions. Analyses will incorporate community input, air quality modeling, and a health equity analysis to inform policy decisions.

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