Category: Transportation
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World’s first realistic simulated driving environment based on ‘crash-prone’ Michigan intersection
Real-time data collected at the two-lane roundabout will be used to efficiently test the safety of autonomous vehicles.
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$130M Electric Vehicle Center launches at U-Michigan
A former auto industry executive has been named director of the state-funded center.
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Simulated terrible drivers cut the time and cost of AV testing by a factor of one thousand
New virtual testing environment breaks the ‘curse of rarity’ for autonomous vehicle emergency decision-making.
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U-M joins state of Michigan in drive to recruit talent for EV and mobility jobs
The Michigander EV Scholars Program will award up to $10,000 to tech students who accept qualifying jobs in Michigan with participating employers.
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$15 million for connected and automated transportation, renewing U-M-led Midwest hub
The U.S. Department of Transportation grant supports nine colleges and universities, developing new technologies and training the workforce for the future of mobility.
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Remembering Huei Peng
An innovative researcher, leader and educator in vehicle controls and connected/automated vehicles.
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CEE receives NSF grant to support independent mobility in people with different physical abilities
Research seeks to empower end-to-end mobility.
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$5M to enable remote, next-generation autonomous vehicle testing at Mcity
‘Mcity 2.0’ will give researchers, many without testing resources, remote access to the Mcity Test Facility—creating a more equitable playing field in mobility.
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$11M DOE center for next-gen battery technology
The University of Michigan will lead a suite of projects involving multiple institutions to boost understanding of solid-state EV power cells.
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Reframing Michigan’s Aeronautical Past
Aviation Artifacts Rescued
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In the news: Michigan Engineering experts June 6-10
Highlights include the New York Times.
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Engineering tough
Michigan engineering alum Linda Zhang has the daunting task of bringing America’s bestselling vehicle into the electric age.