The Minnesota Department of Commerce is seeking proposals for the Ultraefficient Vehicle Development Program from Monday March 10, 2025, to Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 5pm CST. Find the Request for Proposals here.
The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to developers and producers of ultraefficient vehicles that use proprietary technology.
Ultraefficient vehicles are defined as fully closed compartment vehicles that are designed to carry at least one adult passenger and that achieve:
- at least 75 miles per gallon while operating on gasoline;
- at least 75 miles per gallon equivalent while operating as a hybrid electric-gasoline; or
- at least 75 miles per gallon equivalent while operating as a fully electric vehicle.
Commerce will give priority to projects that maximize the use of electricity to charge and run the vehicle, as well as projects that are deemed to be near production ready.
Commerce anticipates launching this program in the late winter/early spring of 2025. Check back on this webpage for program updates.