Researcher Thomas Wallner tests the omnivorous engine.

Transportation Research Facilities

• Advanced Powertrain Research Facility (APRF)
  Argonne's APRF is the principal U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facility for assessing advanced and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technologies for the Vehicle Technologies Program.

• Battery Analysis & Diagnostic Laboratory
  Researchers use this lab to study advanced battery systems for applications such as hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and utility load-leveling during peak demand periods.
  

• Engine Research Facility and Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Test Cell
  Argonne's Engine Research Facility and Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Test Cell allow engineers to study in-cylinder combustion phenomena under realistic operating conditions and find ways to continually improve diesel engine performance and reliability, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce harmful exhaust emissions.
  

• Fuel Cell Test Facility
  Researchers use this independent testing center to evaluate and validate fuel cell technologies.

• Transportation Beamline at Argonne's Advanced Photon Source
  Transportation researchers use this powerful X-Ray beamline to study fuel sprays in an effort to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

• Tribology Laboratory
  Engineers use Argonne’s Tribology Laboratory to conduct research on advanced tribological systems (surface engineered materials, lubricants, fuels, and fuel/lubricant additives) for use in aggressive environments.

• Vehicle Recycling Partnership Plant
  Argonne's recycling pilot plant is used to demonstrate processes that effectively recycle shredder residue.

July 2009