The goal of the Advanced Materials for Transportation Implementing Agreement is to promote development of new materials technologies to improve fuel economy and durability of transportation systems while maintaining environmental friendliness for emissions, recyclability, and human health and safety.  Examples of these technologies include (1) light weighting to improve fuel efficiency without compromising safety, durability, and comfort; fuel economy improves by 7% for every 10% decrease in a vehicle's total weight,  (2) surface engineering including texturing coupled with advanced thin films and lubricant chemistry for friction reduction and improved durability; this technology has the potential of improving energy efficiency in energy transmission components by 10-15%, (3) novel, durable coating systems for thermal, wear and environmental management, and (4) revolutionary materials (nanomaterials, nano-structured materials, and nano-composites) that have the potential for weight reduction, improved performance, and embedded functional properties.   

04. Integrated Engineered Surface Technology to Reduce Friction and Increase Durability