Innovative DOE Fuel-Engine Research Reveals Potential to Cut Emissions, Boost Efficiency of Cars and Trucks

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May 5, 2021

Innovative DOE Fuel-Engine Research Reveals Potential to Cut Emissions, Boost Efficiency of Cars and Trucks

BETO Co-Optima FY20 Year in Review cover

The Co-Optima FY20 Year in Review spotlights recent engine and fuel innovations


A report released this week highlights the most significant breakthroughs of the last year in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative, with details on findings that could translate into significant greenhouse gas and tailpipe emissions reductions.

This collaborative research effort has brought together top scientists, engineers, and analysts from across the nation to examine how simultaneous improvements to fuels and engines can maximize energy efficiency and the use of renewable fuels, while decreasing transportation sector emissions for the entire on-road fleet.

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