First-Ever Aviation Emissions Standard Bolstered by Volpe Assessment
The international aviation community is on the cusp of certifying a first-ever carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions standard for commercial aircraft.
Energy
11 Emerging Technologies That Could Have Major Impacts on Transportation
A recent report by Volpe experts identifies emerging technologies and innovative applications that may have significant impacts on our transportation systems within three to five years.
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.
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: Biofuel Transportation Analysis Tool: Description, Methodology, and Demonstration Scenarios
The Biofuel Transportation Analysis Tool helps the Office of Naval Research and Federal Aviation Administration better understand the transportation needs and constraints associated with biofuel feedstock collection, processing, and fuel distribution, specifically alternative jet fuel...
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.
Increasing the Fuel Economy of Vehicle Fleets
Volpe offers critical support to help NHTSA regulate and increase average fuel economy of cars and trucks sold in the United States.