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

Summary: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices