The Advanced Technology Vehicles Program has focused on vehicles that can be available in the near term. This would include technologies that are near market-ready, or that are already in the market in other parts of the world.

New Powertrains and Engine Developments

• Gasoline direct injection and advanced diesel engines
• Sequential spark ignition and other advanced combustion processes
• Variable valve timing and lift
• Cylinder deactivation
• Variable displacement
• Variable compression ratios
• Idle stop
• Hybrid, electric, and hydrogen fuel cell drives
• Advanced transmission systems
• Supercharging/turbocharging
• 42v electrical architecture
• Low rolling resistance tires
• Regenerative braking

New Construction Materials and Methods

• Improved aerodynamics
• Use of lightweight and recyclable materials
• Small size/dimensions

Advanced or Low Carbon Fuels

• Clean gasoline and diesel
• Biodiesel
• Ethanol
• Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
• Compressed natural gas (CNG)
• Hydrogen
• Electricity

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