Below is a list of select news items related to the Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative. Additional news items can be found on partner websites.
June 14, 2022
On the Road to a Net-Zero-Carbon Transportation Future
August 30, 2021
Pathways to Production: Comprehensive Software Aids Scientists in Synthetic Biology Analysis
March 1, 2021
New in March! Co-Optima Webinar Series Spotlights R&D for Cleaner, More Efficient Vehicles
December 1, 2020
Properties vs. Chemistry: Co-Optima Research Determines Predictor of Fuel Performance, Develops Roadmap for Biofuels Design
November 13, 2020
Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines Call for White Papers—Directed Funding Opportunity for Collaboration with National Laboratories
November 9, 2020
Alloy-Forming Duo Unites to Amp Up Possibilities for Ethanol
July 16, 2020
New Catalytic Process Turns Renewable and Waste Carbon into Cleaner, High-Performance Diesel Biofuel Blendstock
July 2, 2020
Department of Energy Selects Seven Projects to Accelerate Adoption of Performance-Advantaged Biofuels
June 3, 2020
Wheels Keep Turning on Innovations for More Efficient and Clean Vehicles
May 21, 2020
Onboard Separation Technology Set to Improve Fuel Economy
May 12, 2020
Co-Optima Tool Quickly Provides Answers for Chemical Reactions
March 2, 2020
Co-Optima Directed Funding Opportunity Webinar Slides and Recording
February 24, 2020
Update to the Feb. 18 Co-Optima Directed Funding Opportunity
February 18, 2020
Call for White Papers: Directed Funding Opportunity for Collaboration with National Laboratories
December 16, 2019
Co-Optima Research Yields Potential Bioblendstock for Diesel Fuel
June 24, 2019
Co-Optima Identifies Innovation Needed to Continue Momentum in Fuel Economy Gains
April 3, 2019
DOE Announces $59 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research
September 5, 2018
Department of Energy Announces $80 Million Investment in Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research
May 1, 2018
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Announces $68.5 Million for Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research
April 18, 2018
New Release: Co-Optima 2017 Year in Review
February 20, 2018
Breakthrough Fuels-Engines R&D Offers Dramatic Boost in Fuel Savings, Economy, and Energy Security
February 15, 2018
Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines: Breakthrough Research
March 1, 2017
BETO-VTO Joint Initiative Gathers Feedback and Guidance from Stakeholders in Fuel and Vehicles Industries
December 29, 2016
Energy Department Announces Up to $7 Million for the Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines
February 24, 2016
Blog: New Vehicle Initiative Aims to Make Fuels and Engines Work Together More Efficiently
Program Contacts
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