The automotive and trucking industries are faced with tightening regulations to improve fleet fuel efficiency.  Each manufacturer is taking different approaches in powertrain and materials technology to reach these challenging standards; one approach is through vehicle lightweighting.  The objective of this project is to develop lightweight wheel-end components that will reduce overall vehicle weight as well […]

Energy storage continues to evolve as advanced materials and battery architecture are developed to address the need for portable, on-demand energy.  Goals for improvements in these devices include life extension, energy density, safety, cost reduction, and charging speed.  Phase I of the project focused on the need for cell-level improvements in cathode battery materials, advanced […]

Tire degradation causes maintenance and sustainment issues for numerous industries including tire manufacturers and distributors, auto dealers, farmers, bus lines, and truckers, as well as the Department of Defense.  Phases I and II of this project, research focused on better understanding the causes of tire degradation during storage and developing a solution.  Phase III expands […]