Research Areas

Information

Information gathering, analysis, and sharing improves understanding and decision-making. Through data-based tools, such as fueleconomy.gov and the Transportation Energy Data Book, ORNL is helping consumers and officials make informed choices. ORNL modeling and visualization technologies are helping agencies prepare for and manage emergencies.

Lab research is also enabling the development of intelligent technologies that connect vehicles, infrastructures, and users to improve safety, reduce congestion and travel time, and decrease fuel consumption and emissions.

Highlights

ORNL strengthens DOE-funded clean vehicles team
ORNL researchers focus on puting more electric and hybrid vehicles on the road.

ORNL, Industry Collaborate in Advanced Battery Research
$6.2 million project on lithium ion battery production challenges.

ORNL to get Carbon Fiber Technology Center
DOE has allocated $34.7 million to establish the Carbon Fiber Technology Center at ORNL.

R&D 100 Awards
ORNL has won eleven R&D 100 Awards for transportation system advances.