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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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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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Photo of the Mississippi State University winning vehicle from year two of the EcoCAR competition. The sport utility vehicle is white with many decals on the body of the vehicle including the team name, Mississippi State University. The background is the GM's Desert Proving Grounds in Yuma, Arizona.

After nearly two weeks of intense competition, Mississippi State University (MSU) claimed top honors on May 27 in the second year of the EcoCAR competition. (more...)