Tomorrow's Technology Engineered Today
Argonne's Center for Transportation Research (CTR) develops advanced propulsion and emissions control technologies, operates a variety of programs to overcome the technical barriers to reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, evaluates the effects of federal energy and transportation policies, and examines the prospects for new transportation technologies.
While economic and environmental modeling served as the CTR's foundation, engineering and technology development has gained increasing importance in providing solutions to transportation energy and environmental problems. The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy sponsors many CTR initiatives through the FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies and Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and Infrastructure Technologies programs. The CTR plays a prominent role in the national laboratories' research and development for the FreedomCAR Partnership.
The CTR is also active in the 21st Century Truck Partnership in developing and demonstrating advanced technology solutions to address the needs of America's heavy-duty vehicle fleets. In support of the federal government's commitment to moving to a hydrogen economy, the CTR works with hydrogen production, utilization, and infrastructure technologies for DOE and with organizations in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
The CTR is organized into four sections:
Mission
In 2002, the CTR adopted a new mission statement designed to articulate and reflect the Center's vision for the future. The mission addresses the needs of the CTR's customers, the nation, and colleagues, as follows:
The mission of the Center for Transportation Research is to supply our customers with impartial, first-rate research and development, to serve the public good, and to provide our employees with a satisfying, safe, and engaging work environment.
For customers, the new mission statement reflects that the CTR conducts independent research and development that is internationally recognized for its excellence. The CTR consistently and reliably provides high-value results in a timely manner.
For the United States, the mission demonstrates CTR's strong commitment to reducing the nation's oil consumption, improving the environment, and increasing U.S. economic competitiveness drives the development and application of leading edge-technology and expands scientific and engineering knowledge.
For colleagues, the mission provides a challenging, safe R&D environment that emphasizes technical excellence and personal integrity in an atmosphere that fosters innovation, professional growth, and personal satisfaction.
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