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Energy Research at TRB
The mission of the Transportation Research Board is to provide leadership in transportation innovation and progress through research and information exchange, conducted within a setting that is objective, interdisciplinary, and multimodal. This page highlights recently released TRB reports, meeting announcements, requests for proposals, and other announcements related to energy. In addition, it includes links to selected energy research-related activities taking place at the federal and state levels, and within the academic and international transportation communities. Finally, this page also highlights and provides links to TRB programs and activities, which are the source of most of TRB’s energy-related research products. |
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TRB Energy-Related Programs and Activities
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 2020 TRB Annual Meeting: A paper submission record - Get ready to registerAugust 16, 2019 More than 6,400 papers have been submitted to be considered by TRB for acceptance as part of the 2020 TRB 99th Annual Meeting program. This amount is several hundred more than in any previous year. The 2020 TRB 99th Annual Meeting, January 12-16, 2020, in Washington, D.C., covers all transportation modes, with more than 13,000 transportation professionals from around the world expected to... |
Alternative fuels in trucksAugust 16, 2019 The infrastructure needs and associated costs for implementing battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks are quantified in Estimating the Infrastructure Needs and Costs for the Launch of Zero-Emission Trucks , a report from the International Council on Clean Transportation. This report focuses on long-haul intercity tractor-trailers, drayage trucks, and medium-duty delivery trucks. |
CO2 reduction in European passenger carsAugust 16, 2019 CO2 emission levels of new passenger cars in the European Union is examined in CO2 Emissions From New Passenger Cars in the European Union: Car Manufacturers’ Performance in 2018 , a report from the International Council on Clean Transportation. This report details manufacturer performance in terms of CO2 emissions reduction, fuel and technology trends, and market share. It also identifies diff... |
 Increasing adoption of adaptive cruise controlAugust 16, 2019 The impact of adaptive cruise control (ACC) is examined in Meta-Analysis of Adaptive Cruise Control Applications: Operational and Environmental Benefits , a report from the Volpe Center at the U.S. Department of Transportation. This report identifies ACC’s effects on traffic, energy, and emissions. |
 TRB Centennial: What do you believe is TRB’s greatest strength? – Participate in “Tell Us ‘Our’ Story” August 12, 2019 TRB officially turns 100 on November 11, 2020. To help celebrate, TRB is asking you to “Tell Us ‘Our’ Story.” The TRB “Tell Us ‘Our’ Story centennial activity is designed to allow as many of you (TRB’s volunteers and friends) as possible to participate in the TRB Centennial Celebration through the submission of your stories. The “Tell Us ‘Our” Story” Centennial activity consists of a series of ... |
 Which of Your Colleagues Have Contributed to TRB's Centennial Activities? Join Them Today!August 9, 2019 TRB turns 100 on November 11, 2020. You are invited to join your colleagues listed below who have contributed to the TRB Century Club to support activities that will mark the anniversary; promote the value of transportation research; and celebrate the achievements of TRB’s volunteers, sponsors, affiliates, and staff. Contributions made before September 30, 2019, will be recognized in TRB's 100 ... |
Biofuel policies in BrazilAugust 7, 2019 Potential impacts of Brazil’s biofuel policies on the environment and vehicle fleet are explored in Opportunities and Risks or Continued Biofuel Expansion in Brazil , a report from the International Council on Clean Transportation. The continued growth of Brazil’s biofuel industry over the next decade may have profound impacts on the climate. |
Thank You to Organizations that have Contributed to TRB's Centennial Activities! Join Them Today!August 5, 2019 TRB turns 100 on November 11, 2020. Your organization is invited to join the entities listed below that have contributed to the TRB Century Patron program to support activities that will mark the anniversary; promote the value of transportation research; and celebrate the achievements of TRB’s volunteers, sponsors, affiliates, and staff. Contributions made before September 30, 2019, will be rec... |
Advanced alternative fuelsAugust 3, 2019 Production pathways of alternative fuels are described in Advanced Alternative Fuel Pathways: Technology Overview and Status , a report from the International Council on Clean Transportation. This report defines advanced fuels as those produced by converting additional chemicals contained in biomass feedstocks. They require more complex conversion techniques to be eligible as alternative fuels. |
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Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Problems
TRB's Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Problems searches out and synthesizes useful knowledge from all available sources and prepares concise, documented reports on specific topics. Reports from this endeavor constitute an National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) report series, Synthesis of Highway Practice.
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Synthesis of Information Related to Transit Problems
TRB's Synthesis of Information Related to Transit Problems searches out and synthesizes useful knowledge from all available sources and prepares concise, documented reports on specific topics. Reports from this endeavor constitute an Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) report series, Synthesis of Transit Practice. |
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Synthesis of Information Related to Airport Problems
TRB's Synthesis of Information Related to Airport Problems searches out and synthesizes useful knowledge from all available sources and prepares concise, documented reports on specific topics. Reports from this endeavor constitute an Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) report series, Synthesis of Airport Practice.
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Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program
TRB's Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program searches out and synthesizes useful knowledge from all available sources and prepares concise, documented reports on specific topics. Reports from this endeavor constitute an Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program (CTBSSP) report series, Synthesis of Commerical Truck and Bus Safety Practice. |
Cooperative Research Programs
TRB's Cooperative Research Programs Division manages several cooperative research programs that frequently produces reports that have relevence to issues outside of the program's core focus areas.
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Technical Activities Standing Committees
TRB's Technical Activities Division provides a forum for transportation professionals in all modes and functions to identify research needs and to share information on research and issues of interest. The Division's staff of specialists in each mode and discipline work with a network of volunteers to carry out activities on behalf of TRB sponsors and the transportation community, including the TRB Annual Meeting, conferences and workshops, publications, visits to each state, and responses to inquiries. This network includes members and friends of over 200 standing committees, supplemented by designated TRB representatives in each state, over 150 universities, and 35 transit agencies. |
Research in Progress in this Subject Area
TRB's Research in Progress (RiP) Database now contains more than 11,900 current or recently completed transportation research projects. Most of the RiP records are projects funded by federal and state departments of transportation. University transportation research is also included. The RiP Database also serves as a clearinghouse of University Transportation Centers ongoing research. |
Research Needs in this Subject Area
An important function of TRB is to stimulate research that addresses concerns, issues, or problems facing the transportation community. In support of this function, TRB Technical Activities standing committees identify, develop, and disseminate research need statements (RNS) for use by practitioners, researchers, and others.
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Research Completed in this Subject Area
TRB's TRID is integrated database that combines the records from TRB's Transportation Research Information Services ( TRIS) Database and the OECD's Joint Transport Research Centre’s International Transport Research Documentation ( ITRD) Database. TRID provides access to over 900,000 records of transportation research worldwide. |
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