What Volpe Talked About at TRB 2016
Volpe staff were among the 5,000 presentations and nearly 800 sessions and workshops covering all transportation modes at the Transportation Research Board’s 95th Annual Meeting recently held in Washington, D.C.
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Volpe's 2014 Reports Available for Download
Volpe published 77 reports and conference papers in 2014 spanning a myriad of transportation research topics. View the topic areas and download free copies of Volpe’s transportation resources.
New Tool Evaluates Alternative Fuel Transport Options
Volpe develops a national model for evaluating alternative fuel transport patterns, costs, and impacts to respond to military and commercial aviation sectors' need for reliable supplies of sustainable alternative aviation fuels that can be distributed throughout supply chains in the continental...
The Freight and Fuel Transportation Optimization Tool
Volpe developed a national model for evaluating fuel transport patterns, costs, and impacts to respond to military and commercial aviation sectors' need for reliable fuel supplies that can be distributed throughout supply chains in the continental United States and elsewhere.
Volpe Helps MassDOT Lead the Way in Carbon Neutrality
Governor Patrick helps celebrate MassDOT and Volpe’s efforts to develop the first-ever carbon-neutral airport.
New Report: Best Practices and Strategies for Improving Rail Energy Efficiency
This report presents data on comparative rail energy efficiency, emerging energy efficient technologies, and alternative fuels.
New Report: Fuel Consumption of ADS-B and Non-ADS-B Helicopter Operation in the Gulf of Mexico
This report examines the potential improvements in helicopter operations in the Gulf of Mexico due to the implementation of ADS-B. This report looks exclusively at potential fuel consumption reductions due to improved routing.
Reducing Heavy Truck Fuel Consumption
Volpe teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to assess the technical feasibility and cost of reducing medium- and heavy-duty truck fuel consumption. Volpe staff conducted research on improving vehicle fuel economy, analyzing emerging technologies and...
Rail Energy, Efficiency, and Sustainability
Volpe provides informed guidance to the rail industry on cost-effective and energy-efficient advanced technology options. This guidance has promoted operational best practices to lessen fuel consumption, promote sustainable transportation, and reduce the environmental footprint of rail...
Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative
Volpe plays a key role in the Commercial Alternative Aviation Fuel Initiative (CAAFI), a multi-organizational coalition dedicated to promoting the development and deployment of safe, green alternatives to today’s jet fuels.