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.