Total Vehicular Energy Use Management

While the majority of the publicity to attain the new CAFÉ numbers has centered on powertrain efficiency improvements, everyone agrees increasing powertrain efficiency alone will not reach the mandated level. Weight reduction, energy management, improved aerodynamics, etc. will all be needed to reach the goal. In addition, driver behavior changes and increased use of public transportation will be needed to attain the GHG reduction levels most people feel will be mandated. The panel will discuss all these issues during the session.