Budget
Vehicle Technologies — thousands of dollars
Hybrid and Vehicle Systems |
Hybrid and vehicle systems research provides an overarching vehicle systems perspective to the technology research and development (R&D) activities of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) vehicle research programs, and identifies major opportunities for improving vehicle efficiencies. ![]() Note: Budget structure change in FY 2008 - FY 2007 is shown as comparable.
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Energy Storage |
The Energy Storage program's vision supports the development of durable and affordable advanced batteries covering the full range of vehicle applications, from start/stop to full-power hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Much of this work will transfer to energy storage for all electric and heavy hybrid vehicles as well. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Power Electronics and Electrical Machines |
Power electronics and electrical machines research is a collaboration among government, national laboratories, academia, and industry partners to address needed improvements to electric propulsion components. These partners work together to ensure that technical attributes, vehicle-scale manufacturing, and cost sensitivities are addressed in a timely fashion and that the resulting technologies can be adopted by companies willing and able to supply products to automakers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Advanced Combustion |
Advanced combustion research and development efforts focus on improving engine efficiency to lower vehicle fuel use while meeting future federal and state emissions regulations. Improvements are being sought through a combination of combustion technologies that have the potential to significantly increase engine efficiency while minimizing in-cylinder formation of emissions. Improving aftertreatment technologies that further reduce exhaust emissions and the development of technologies that provide direct energy conversion (e.g. heat to electricity and electricity to cooling) are also addressed. ![]() Note: Budget structure change in FY 2008 - FY 2007 is shown as comparable.
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Fuels and Lubricants |
The fuels and lubricants effort supports research and development to provide vehicle users with fuel options that are cost-competitive, enable high fuel economy, deliver lower emissions, and contribute to petroleum displacement. Activities aim to identify advanced petroleum-based fuels and nonpetroleum-based fuels and lubricants for more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly highway transportation vehicles that can displace petroleum fuels. ![]() Note: Budget structure change in FY 2008 - FY 2007 is shown as comparable.
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Materials Technologies |
Advanced materials, including metals, polymers, composites, and intermetallic compounds, can play an important role in improving the efficiency of transportation engines and vehicles. Lightweight, high-performance materials are sought that will contribute to the development of vehicles that provide better fuel economy, yet are comparable in size, comfort, and safety to today's vehicles. Research is also pursuing improvements to materials used in propulsion systems such as batteries, motors and engines. ![]() Note: Budget structure change in FY 2008 - FY 2007 is shown as comparable.
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Technology Integration |
The DOE's Technology Integration program seeks to advance deployment, technology validation, and promote educational and outreach programs for K through 12 and collegiate environments across the United States. The technology validation and deployment program supports efforts to test and deploy DOE-derived technologies throughout the country. The goal of VTP's education and outreach program is to engage students in engineering competitions, as well as cultivate an interest in pursuing science and engineering curricula. ![]() Note: Budget structure change in FY 2008 - FY 2007 is shown as comparable.
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