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The Vehicle Technologies Program is developing more energy efficient and environmentally friendly highway transportation technologies that will enable America to use less petroleum. The long-term aim is to develop "leap frog" technologies that will provide Americans with greater freedom of mobility and energy security, while lowering costs and reducing impacts on the environment.


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Petroleum Reduction
Tools & Information

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center: This Web site educates consumers and fleets on alternative fuels and advanced vehicles.

Fuel Economy.gov: This Web site compares gas mileage, emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety data for new and used vehicles.

Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

Research Spotlight

DOE to Award $30 Million for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Demonstrations (more...)

Video of the Month

Learn how the EPA is phasing in a more accurate method for estimating fuel economy (courtesy of Motorweek). For more information on revised fuel mileage estimates, please see www.fueleconomy.gov.

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