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Materials Research
Supporting the continued development of novel and advanced
materials for use in all transportation domain applications.

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University Transportation Centers: DOT invests in the future of transportation through its University Transportation Centers Program (UTCs), which awards grants to universities across the United States to advance the state-of-the-art in transportation research. Review this UTC listing by theme to find current materials research activities.

Training

Related RITA Resources

  • Advanced Safety Technology Division (Volpe)

Recent Publications

The Safety Characterization of Future Plastics and Composite Intensive Vehicles

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