WASHINGTON, DC - The National Research Council of the National Academies late yesterday issued a report titled: Review of the Research Program of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership, Second Report.  The following is a statement from U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Andy Karsner in response to the report:

“I am pleased that the National Academies recognizes the progress achieved by the U.S. Department of Energy’s FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership, as well as its sound management.  We agree this effort will help move the needle and transform how this nation powers its cars and trucks.  This public-partnership demonstrates that significant results can be achieved when working in tandem and maximizing shared resources. 

“With the President’s leadership, DOE’s FreedomCar and Fuel Partnership serves to provide consumers with smarter, more energy-efficient and appealing options in the interest of reducing emissions and our nation’s dependence on oil.

“I am proud of the Department’s work with our industry partners and we look forward to expanding and diversifying the collaborative research, development, and deployment in an effort to bring online greater domestically produced energy sources that will help this nation achieve a cleaner, more secure and sustainable energy future.” 

Learn more about DOE’s FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership.

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