As battery makers race to keep up with demand, a quick and inexpensive step can save money and time in development.
Mechanical Engineering
Resistance is not futile: Predicting how changes in production, materials impact EV battery life
In the news: Michigan Engineering experts October 4-8
Highlights include Bloomberg Business.
Energy from waste: $6.8 million for cow-inspired biodigesters
University of Michigan leads a collaboration of academic, municipal and private institutions to advance a renewable methane ecosystem.
$1.7M to build everyday exoskeletons to assist with lifting, walking and climbing stairs
The modular exoskeleton system will help workers and the elderly, boosting ankle, knee and/or hip joints by mounting new motors to off-the-shelf orthotics.
In the news: Michigan Engineering experts September 27 – October 1
Highlights include Nature and Newsweek.
Video: 100% renewable diesel cars can reduce carbon emissions while waiting for electric vehicles
Researchers estimate that there was an 80% carbon footprint reduction when using renewable hydrocarbon biofuels instead of traditional petroleum-sourced fuels
