CAV (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption A Southwest Research Institute project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has demonstrated overall energy savings of 15% when vehicles outfitted with connected and automated vehicle systems, or CAVs, are introduced into traffic. Credit Southwest Research Institute Usage Restrictions Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.