Battery research programs of the office of advanced automotive technology at the U. S. Department of Energy

This paper presents an overview of the battery research programs that are being supported by the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) battery development. A brief history of DOE's support is given, followed by a more detailed description of two current programs. Although both programs are focused on advancing battery capabilities for applications in EV and HEVs, their specific objectives are distinct and they are designed to achieve results within different time frames.