Category: Transportation
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Auto plants grew their workforces after transitioning to electric vehicle production
Data suggests the switch to EVs may not mean the loss of assembly jobs some predicted.
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Get to know Dean Thole
In her first Q&A since becoming dean, Karen A. Thole discusses her background, research interests, what attracted her to Michigan Engineering.
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Green hydrogen’s role in efficient marine transportation
U-M study suggests green hydrogen should be used strategically in heavy-duty road, rail, aviation and marine transportation.
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First 3D visualization of aluminum nanocomposite for the auto industry
The lightweight material could extend EV range or fuel efficiency once its microstructure is understood.
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Not quite ready for autonomous taxis? Tele-driving could be a bridge
If drivers could choose any available car as a starting point, ride-hailing services could become cheaper as energy and labor are used more efficiently.
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With AV Challenge, engineers can put their decision-making algorithms to the test
U-M’s Mcity will provide the first-of-its-kind city-scale virtual proving ground for competitors from industry and academia.
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Auto industry deadlines loom for impaired-driver detection tech, U-M offers a low-cost solution
Current technologies already in use could help prevent crashes and deaths linked to impaired driving.
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Optimized traffic signal timing approach cuts delays 20%, real-world test shows
Communities could reduce costs and cut vehicle emissions—all in the name of shortening your trip.
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Off-road autonomy: Automotive Research Center funded with $100 million through 2028
As automakers explore self-driving cars, the Army-funded center will figure out how to take the tech off-road through computer modeling and simulation.
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First remote testing at Mcity 2.0 conducted with Purdue and U-M researchers
Engineers in Indiana tapped the full breadth of Mcity’s testing capabilities to identify problems and refine their algorithm.
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Automotive semiconductor effort builds momentum
‘The innovation needs of the auto industry present a new set of opportunities for the semiconductor community.’
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Automated shuttle planned for Detroit starts safety testing at Mcity
The University of Michigan, May Mobility and the City of Detroit look to boost public trust in self-driving vehicle technology.