advanced vehicle technology

Because the majority of GHG emissions associated with the production and use of oil arises from consumer use of fuels (87%), with the remainder from our industry’s operations (13%), we partner with auto and engine manufacturers to help develop advanced vehicles and fuels. The internal combustion engine is expected to power more than 95% of vehicles in 2030, so technologies that improve fuel efficiency and the emissions performance of the internal combustion engine could substantially reduce environmental impacts for decades to come. Examples of ExxonMobil’s work in this area include:

• We've partnered with leading auto and engine makers to develop advanced engine and fuel systems that could improve fuel economy by 30%, while significantly reducing emissions. These technologies could be even more cost-effective than high-efficiency vehicles on the road right now.
• We are conducting research on a novel hydrogen production technology for use with fuel cells in automotive and other applications. The on-board production of hydrogen from liquid fuels represents an alternative to the difficult challenge of on-board hydrogen storage and would simplify the introduction of fuel cell vehicles by making use of existing fuel supply infrastructure. In addition, ExxonMobil continues to be an active participant in the U.S. Department of Energy’s FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership.