USCAR encompasses a broad and diversified portfolio of R&D collaboration. USCAR research is focused predominantly in the technical areas listed below. This research is accomplished by teams of experts from each member company and our partners, which include suppliers, National Labs, universities and other research institutes.
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Advanced Combustion
Advanced Fuels
Drivelines
E-Drive Systems
Emissions Control
Evaporative Emissions
Lubricants
Oil Filters & Pumps
On-Board Vehicle Diagnostics
Powertrain Noise, Vibration, Harshness
Traction Motors
Transmissions
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Electrical Power Systems
Electrical Wiring Components
Electronic Module Testing and Validation
Energy Efficient Computing
Lighting
Battery Recycling
Beyond Li-Ion
Cathodes/Electrodes
Lithium-ion
Low-cost/Fast-charge
On-Board Charging
Codes & Standards
Delivery & Storage
Fuel Cells
Hydrogen Fuel System Components
Ergonomics
Error-proofing
*New* Industrial Comms Standard – SAE/USCAR-53
Joining
Robotics
Smart Manufacturing
Stamping
Decorative Trim
Glazing
Interior Plastics (TPO)
Lightweighting
Materials Properties for CAE
Recycled/Sustainable Materials