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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.


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Research Spotlight

Gone are the days of dirty diesel engines that send out soot and smog. Diesel engines made after 2007 are 99 percent cleaner than diesel engines sold prior to January 2007. (more...)


Video of the Month

Learn how Argonne National Laboratory is making clean automotive power sources a viable reality. (Courtesy of Motorweek.)

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