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More than 97% of the fuel consumed by the U.S. transportation sector is petroleum based, and accounts for two-thirds of the nation's total oil consumption. Globally, petroleum demand for 2025 is expected to reach 123 million barrels per day, compared with 77 million barrels per day in 2000.
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NREL's advanced vehicles & fuels research area has a diverse team of engineers and scientists that have research expertise in many aspects of advanced transportation systems, including vehicle components, systems development and optimization, vehicle simulation, fuels research and development, fleet evaluations, emissions, and air quality. We work with manufacturers, fleets, and consumers by providing technical assistance, tools, and information to make informed decisions and solve operational problems.
Our engineers and scientists employ state-of-the-art laboratory capabilities and techniques to help industry with prototype development to move it to the marketplace. All our laboratory facilities offer unique testing and validation equipment. In addition, our modeling and analysis capabilities and tools help us make intelligent choices about efficient strategies to advance vehicles and fuels.
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