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In the news: Michigan Engineering experts February 14-18

Highlights include ABC News and Engadget.

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WXYZ

February 14

Electric vehicles shine in Super Bowl ads—but is Michigan ready for them?

Gregory Keoleian says that charging stations are becoming more common as part of our transporation infrastructure, which is essential to more widespread adoption of EVs. Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems and professor of civil and environmental engineering.

Engadget

February 16

How NASA spots potentially catastrophic geomagnetic storms before they strike

Gabor Toth and his team are working to help us mitigate major threats from solar storms is featured. Toth is Bram van Leer Research Professor and Research Professor, professor of climate and space sciences and engineering.

Popular Science

February 17

You may need to read dozens of books each year to offset that new e-reader

Gregory Keoleian helps compare the environmental impact of physical book production and e-reader devices. Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems and professor of civil and environmental engineering.

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