Tackling the energy revolution, one sector at a time
A new study on techno-economic outlooks for zero-emission heavy-duty trucking underscores the need for cross-sector collaboration.
MIT students combat climate anxiety through extracurricular teams
The MIT Electric Vehicle Team, Sustainable Engine Team, Solar Electric Vehicle Team, Motorsports Team, First Nations Launch Team, and Arcturus are each doing their part to improve the health of our planet.
Study: EV charging stations boost spending at nearby businesses
The spending increases were particularly pronounced for businesses within 100 yards of charging stations, and for businesses in low-income areas.
From group stretches to “Hitting Roman,” MIT Motorsports traditions live on
The Chan siblings reflect on their Motorsports experience, eight years apart.
Getting to systemic sustainability
At the 2024 Earth Day Colloquium, World Resource Institute President and CEO Ani Dasgupta says systemic changes in a handful of countries will be critical to meeting global emissions goals.
The MIT Edgerton Center’s third annual showcase dazzles onlookers
Fourteen Edgerton Center student-led engineering teams displayed their latest creations, from solar cars to rockets to assistive eating devices.
Pat McAtamney: Empowering student-led engineering teams
The MIT Edgerton Center technical instructor’s expertise and dedication enriches the student experience.
Meeting the clean energy needs of tomorrow
At the MIT Energy Initiative Fall Colloquium, Shell’s chief technology officer laid out two very different potential paths for the decades ahead.
Cobalt-free batteries could power cars of the future
MIT chemists developed a battery cathode based on organic materials, which could reduce the EV industry’s reliance on scarce metals.
The future of motorcycles could be hydrogen
MIT Electric Vehicle Team builds a unique hydrogen fuel cell–powered electric motorcycle.
Designing cleaner vehicles
Graduate student Adi Mehrotra ’22 is developing sustainable solutions in vehicle design.
Tracking US progress on the path to a decarbonized economy
The Clean Investment Monitor database, a new collaboration between MIT CEEPR and the Rhodium Group, shows $213 billion in clean technology and infrastructure investments in the last year.
Q&A: Three Tata Fellows on the program’s impact on themselves and the world
MIT graduate students in technology and policy aim to make an impact in resource-constrained communities through energy research and real-world application.
The curse of variety in transportation systems
Assistant Professor Cathy Wu is addressing traffic control problems by leveraging deep reinforcement learning.