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In the news: Michigan Engineering experts July 11-15

Highlights include Forbes and ABC News.

Written by: Zach Robertson

July 15, 2022

In The News

Grist

July 11

California lawmakers are ready to decarbonize the shipping industry. The technology isn’t there yet.

Jing Sun says researchers need to take a holistic approach to finding sustainable alternative fuels in order to clean up the shipping industry. Sun is the Michael G Parsons Collegiate Professor of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and a professor of electrical engineering and computer science.

ABC News

July 13

Auto manufacturers adapting to keep car batteries cool as temperatures rise

Anna Stefanopoulou explains the challenges engineering researchers are taking on to improve EV batteries. Stefanopoulou is a William Clay Ford Professor of Technology, a professor of mechanical engineering and a professor of electrical engineering and computer science.

Forbes

July 13

Merlin Labs Raises $105 Million To Solve The Pilot Shortage By Robotizing Airplanes

Ella Atkins explains the benefits and limits of a natural language processing system for air traffic controllers. Atkins is a professor of aerospace engineering.

Mlive

July 14

Major EV battery testing upgrade developed at University of Michigan

A research team led by Wei Lu has developed a much faster way to test electric vehicle batteries that could also drastically reduce costs by as much as 75%. Lu is a professor of mechanical engineering and a professor of materials science and engineering.


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News & Communications Specialist

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zachr@umich.edu

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