| Title | Achieving Energy Independence: The U.S. Transportation System in the Age of Rising Oil Prices and Supply Disruptions |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 54707 |
| Source | 57p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration |
| Publisher | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publication Date | 20080829 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The U.S. transportation system is currently highly dependent on liquid fuels derived from oil. The sharp increase in oil prices over the last two years has highlighted the vulnerabilities inherent in this dependence and has stimulated widespread interest in alternative energy for transportation. Uncertainty about oil prices and the possibility of a sudden supply disruption make reducing U.S. vulnerability to oil market volatility all the more urgent. This white paper presents information and analysis in support of federal policy making to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil while maintaining economic prosperity, trade, mobility, quality of life, and environmental well being. |
| Rosap ID | dot:37873 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/37873 |
| TRT Terms | Energy conservation; Fuel processing; Prices; Supply; Demand; Statistical trends; Passenger vehicles; Alternate fuels; Policy; Clean fuels |
| General Subjects | Energy; Environment; Finance; Geotechnology; Highways; Law; Vehicles and Equipment |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Research Paper |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/54000/54700/54707/Achieving_Energy_Independence.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |