Review of the Research Program of the U.S. DRIVE Partnership

This issue focuses on precompetitive research and development (R&D) that can help to accelerate the emergence of advanced technologies to be commercialization-feasible.

This work provides an overview of the structure and management of the Partnership, discusses major achievements and technical problem areas associated with the Partnership goals.
Technical areas in which research and development as well as technology validation programs have been pursued include the following: internal combustion engines (ICEs) potentially operating on conventional and various alternative fuels, automotive fuel cell power systems, hydrogen storage systems (especially onboard vehicles), batteries and other forms of electrochemical energy storage, electric propulsion systems, hydrogen production and delivery, and materials leading to vehicle weight

Contents
SUMMARY
1 INTRODUCTION
Background
U.S. DRIVE Partnership
Scope, Goals, and Targets
Organization of the Partnership
A Portfolio of Vehicle and Fuel Technologies
Role of the Federal Government
Committee Approach and Organization of This Report
References
2 CROSSCUTTING ISSUES
Program Decision Making
Safety, Codes, and Standards
The Grid Interaction Technical Team
Environmental Implications of Alternative Pathways
References
3 VEHICLE SUBSYSTEMS
Advanced Combustion Engines, Emission Control, and Hydrocarbon Fuels
Fuel Cells
Onboard Hydrogen Storage
Electrochemical Energy Storage
Electric Propulsion and Electrical Systems
Materials
References
4 HYDROGEN, ALTERNATIVE FUELS, AND ELECTRICITY
Fuel Pathways
Hydrogen Production
Hydrogen Delivery and Dispensing
Biofuels and U.S. DRIVE
Natural Gas Opportunities for U.S. DRIVE
Electricity As an Energy Source for Vehicles
Response to Phase 3 Recommendations
References
5 ADEQUACY AND BALANCE OF THE PARTNERSHIP
Recommendation
References
APPENDIXES
A Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
B Recommendations from National Research Council’s Review of the Research Program of the FreedomCAR Partnership: Third Report
C Organizational Chart for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
D Committee Meetings and Presentations
E Acronyms and Abbreviations

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