CLEETS will generate multidisciplinary knowledge in transportation engineering, material science, civil engineering, computing, social sciences, and atmospheric science. The project is designed using the concept of use-inspired research, a concept that teams up scientists and engineers to address climate challenges and grow a diverse STEM workforce.

Climate change and heavy fossil-fueled transportation threaten global energy security
and economic growth. A fossil fuel-based transportation sector is vulnerable to price
volatility, geopolitical risks, and tensions. Decarbonizing transportation will ensure
energy security against geopolitical shocks and provide a sustainable living environment
for communities worldwide.