Transportation & Fuels Pillar | Department of Energy

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Transportation & Fuels Pillar
Advancements in transportation technologies, including electric vehicles, alternative-fuel vehicles, and domestically sourced alternative fuels, are improving the efficiency and affordability of all modes of transport. The benefits of these innovations include:
Cost savings on fuel and vehicles
Reduced air pollution
New jobs in vehicle and battery manufacturing and fuel production
Greater access to reliable and affordable transportation options for all Americans
Enhanced energy security and independence with less reliance on foreign sources of materials and fuels
Lower net carbon emissions
Advancing Transportation Innovation in the United States
The transportation sector is critical to the American economy. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) offers funding for research and development (R&D) to advance technologies that improve the affordability, efficiency, and security of all modes of transport, including aviation, maritime, rail, and road vehicles. EERE also invests in R&D to advance the use of alternative fuels and feedstocks, such as hydrogen and biomass, that will position the United States as a global leader in new technologies and sectors. Find
open funding opportunities
.
Three EERE offices support R&D to expand access to alternative transportation fuels and improve the energy efficiency, convenience, and affordability of transporting people and goods:
Bioenergy Technologies Office
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office
Vehicle Technologies Office
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Batteries
Low-emission transportation options run on alternative fuels, batteries, or both.
Alternative fuels
can be used in flexible-fuel and dual-fuel vehicles, as well as vehicles with advanced technology, such as hybrid power systems and fuel cells. Alternative fuels help conserve fuel and reduce emissions. They include:
Biodiesel
Electricity
Ethanol
Hydrogen
Natural Gas
Propane
Advanced vehicle battery technologies have a longer driving range and a reduced charging time, and sustained R&D has reduced their costs. To learn more about EERE's work to improve batteries for electric vehicles and support the domestic battery supply chain, visit the
Vehicle Batteries topic page
.
Fuel-Efficient Driving and Vehicles
Fuel-efficient vehicles require less fuel to operate compared with older vehicles. They save fuel costs and emit fewer pollutants. Consumers can
save money on gas
with Energy Saver tips to improve gas mileage and reduce fuel use. Comparison tools are available on FuelEconomy.gov to
find a fuel-efficient vehicle
.
Hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and all-electric vehicles use electricity to improve vehicle efficiency. Visit the
Alternative Fuels Data Center
and
FuelEconomy.gov
for information on efficient and alternative-fuel vehicles, as well as strategies to save money and fuel, locations of alternative fueling stations, and laws and incentives for alternative fuels and vehicles.
Vehicle Cost Calculator
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about Vehicle Cost Calculator
Alternative Fueling Station Locator
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about Alternative Fueling Station Locator
Alternative Fuels Laws and Incentives
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about Alternative Fuels Laws and Incentives
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles
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about Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles
Strategies to Conserve Fuel
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about Strategies to Conserve Fuel
Find and Compare Cars
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about Find and Compare Cars
Gas Mileage Tips
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about Gas Mileage Tips
FuelEconomy.gov My Plug-in Hybrid Calculator
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about FuelEconomy.gov My Plug-in Hybrid Calculator