Nov 16, 2017 | Tools, Vehicles
Preparing to launch a new transportation project can be daunting, especially when the stakes—and the likelihood of encountering challenges along the way—are high. Two new technical reports from the Vehicle Technologies Office’s Technology Integration program aim to...
Nov 2, 2017 | Fuel Efficiency, Vehicles
Early season snowfalls mean it’s time to brush off our cars and brush up on tips to save fuel in winter. In cold weather your mileage takes a hit. A conventional car gets about 12% lower gas mileage at 20°F than it does in warmer months and hybrid vehicles fuel...
Sep 6, 2017 | Events, Vehicles
National Drive Electric Week, September 9-17, 2017, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and...
Jun 5, 2017 | Fuel Efficiency, Question of the Month, Vehicles
How can I improve my gas mileage while driving this summer? Answer: Whether you are taking a summer road trip or just running errands around town, there are things you can do to improve your fuel economy and save money on fuel in the summertime. You may notice an...
Apr 4, 2017 | Fuels, News, Vehicles
In September 2015 Volkswagen (VW) publicly admitted to secretly and deliberately installing “defeat devices” – software designed to cheat emissions tests and deceive federal and state regulators. It affected nearly 500,000 VW and Audi branded...
Dec 20, 2016 | Fuel Efficiency, Question of the Month, Vehicles
Last month we learned about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines and reports conventional light-duty vehicle fuel economy ratings. While alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fuel economy testing is largely similar to that of conventional fuels, the...
