This Energy Department program says cars will run more efficiently without the nut behind the wheel

Published: April 5, 2021, 2:25 p.m.

A new funding program from the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy aims to reduce fuel consumption by conventional cars by automation much of what drivers do. Four academic teams have received $18 million on the NextCar program. Joining the Federal Drive with more, ARPA-E program director Dr. Marina Sofos.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices