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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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Buying a New Car?

Compare gas mileage, emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety data for new and used vehicles with Fuel Economy.gov.

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Find a Fueling Station

Find a fueling station for E85, biodiesel, compressed naturual gas and more with the Station Locator.

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Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles

Find information and resources about petroleum reduction and fuel economy options by using the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center.


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Research Spotlight

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory received a R&D 100 award for developing super-hard and slick coating (SSC). (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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