Volpe - The National Transportation Systems Center

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Chao’s Volpe Center Homecoming
Watch video highlights of Secretary Chao’s remarks and read the full story.
Experts Reveal Impact of Following Distances between Heavy Trucks in Automated Platoons
Increasing road capacity, saving fuel, and improving safety.
How a Decades-Long Partnership Led to Safer Waterways around the World
Global vessel tracking traces its roots to Volpe and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Integrating Space Vehicle Operations into the National Airspace System
Safe, efficient management of air traffic with space vehicles in the mix.

U.S. DOT Volpe Center Tool Evaluates Freight and Fuel Transport Options

Volpe developed a national model for evaluating fuel transport patterns, costs, and impacts to...

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Truck Side Guards Resource Page

Volpe is helping cities deploy side guards and other technologies that address the deadliest...

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Safer and More Reliable Automotive Electronic Control Systems

March 27, 2017

The rapid evolution of electronic control and connectivity in motor vehicles has multiplied challenges for vehicle safety assurance. NHTSA turned to Volpe’s nationally recognized advanced vehicle technology team to assess the...

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U.S. DOT Volpe Center Tool Evaluates Freight and Fuel Transport Options

Truck Side Guards Resource Page

Events

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Safer and More Reliable Automotive Electronic Control Systems

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Featured Work

U.S. DOT Volpe Center Tool Evaluates Freight and Fuel Transport Options

Truck Side Guards Resource Page

Events

News

Safer and More Reliable Automotive Electronic Control Systems