Research Capabilities

Fuels Technology

Advanced petroleum-based fuels

Fuel-borne reductants

On-board reforming

Alternative fuels

Highlights

ORNL, Da Vinci sign licensing agreement . . .
ORNL technology for analyzing automotive engine oil has been licensed to a Texas firm.

Transportation - Maximum capacity . . .
ORNL is partnering with SBE Inc. to help test and improve electric vehicle capacitors.

Transportation - Wider tires increase cargo load . . .
Wide tires on tractor-trailers enable additional cargo to be added without compromising fuel efficiency.