A committee commissioned by the NRC explores the potential for new generations of advanced technology vehicles, fuels, and fueling infrastructure to advance the U.S. goals of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum use from the light-duty vehicle fleet by 2050. A light duty alternative vehicle energy transitions model incorporates market decision making and economic barriers to adoption to assess policies and possible transition paths to attain the goals. Color graphics are provided but no index. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)