The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Washington, D.C., and the United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR), Southfield, MI, recently announced a 70 million dollars, five year agreement to develop lightweight, high-strength materials that increase fuel efficiency by reducing vehicle weight without compromising safety. It is estimated that every ten percent reduction in vehicle weight results in an approximate seven percent savings in fuel. "Lighter weight vehicles can make a noticeable improvement in fuel efficiency," Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman said. "This research will help to reduce oil usage and reduce emissions, while maintaining the highest of safety standards."
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