Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Research Evaluation
Publication Date
Page Numbers
133 to 148
Volume
17
Issue
2
Abstract
This paper presents the results of a program evaluation, using two economic analysis techniques (benefit-cost ratios and person years/cost savings), conducted on nine research and development (R&D) projects funded in four lightweight materials areas by the Phase II Automotive Lightweighting Materials effort of the U.S. Department of Energy. The results are quite impressive for each case and suggest that a collaborative effort between the Department of Energy and the private-sector automotive industry has potential for introduction and market penetration of lightweight vehicles.