U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Vehicle Technologies Program

21st Century Truck Teams

Several multidisciplinary teams of technical experts representing industry, academia, government, and America's national laboratories are working to identify and develop new approaches to heavy vehicle engineering. Each team has identified an overriding goal and near-, mid-, and long-term objectives. These five teams are organized around the strategic initiatives:

  • Idle Reduction
  • Hybrids
  • Safety
  • Engines
  • Parasitic Loss