Present technology has permitted hybrid vehicles to gain in popularity due to its almost doubling standard fuel economy. The long term goal is to "shut the motor off" more often to get greater efficiency out of the batteries and electric motors.

Batteries, are critical enabling technologies for the development of advanced, fuel-efficient, light- and heavy-duty vehicles, The DOE supports the development of durable and affordable advanced batteries covering the full range of vehicle applications, from start/stop to full-power hybrid electric, electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Energy storage research aims to overcome specific technical barriers:including cost, performance, life, and abuse tolerance.

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