USCAR: The United States Council for Automotive Research

UNITED STATES COUNCIL FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH LLC

Sharing Technology for a Stronger America

Welcome to the website of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC, the collaborative technology company of FCA US LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors.

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About USCAR

The United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) was founded in 1992. Its goal is to further strengthen the technology base of the U.S. auto industry through cooperative research and development.

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USCAR's main focus is to:

Create, support and direct U.S. cooperative research and development to advance automotive technologies.
Be responsive to the needs of our environment and society and include the appropriate public and private stakeholders.

USCAR News

USCAR Statement on House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment Hearing on High Octane Fuels and High Efficiency Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities

USCAR is pleased with today’s hearing on High Octane Fuels and High Efficiency Vehicles before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment. Subcommittee members were highly engaged and the resulting conversation made clear the efficiency benefits of higher-octane fuel. USCAR thanks and appreciates the Subcommittee for its time and we look forward to the next steps in bringing such fuel to the market for the benefit of all. [...] Read More

News Release: USABC RELEASES UPDATED RFPI FOR DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR Li-ION BATTERIES IN VEHICLES

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 4, 2018 – The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization of FCA US LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has released an updated version of its request for proposal information (RFPI) for improved thermal management system development for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries used in vehicle applications. [...] Read More

Press Release: USABC AWARDS $1.76 MILLION Li-ION BATTERY RECYCLING CONTRACT TO FARASIS ENERGY

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 13, 2017 - The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization of FCA US LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, today announced the award of a $1.76 million technology development contract to Farasis Energy Inc. in Hayward, California, for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery recycling. [...] Read More

Press Release: USCAR RECOGNIZES 3 RESEARCH PARTNERS AT ANNUAL AWARDS EVENT

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 1, 2017 – The United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), the collaborative automotive technology company of General Motors, FCA US LLC and Ford Motor Company, recently recognized three external research partners at its 17th Annual USCAR Recognition Event (July 27). [...] Read More

Press Release: USABC AWARDS $140,000 Li-ION BATTERY RECYCLING CONTRACT TO BATTERY RESOURCERS

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 1, 2017 – The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization of FCA US LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, today announced the award of a $140,000 technology development contract to Battery Resourcers of North Grafton, Massachusetts, for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery recycling. [...] Read More

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