Designing better batteries for electric vehicles
As researchers consider materials for solid-state batteries, they also may want to consider how those materials could impact large-scale manufacturing.
Electrifying cars and light trucks to meet Paris climate goals
An MIT study gauges the pace of shifting to battery power.
Exploring the future of humanitarian technology
Technology solutions to climate change, disaster response, and global health challenges are up for discussion in a new Lincoln Laboratory lecture series.
China’s transition to electric vehicles
By 2030, 40 percent of vehicles sold in China will be electric; MIT research finds that despite benefits, the cost to consumers and to society will be substantial.
Innovative design thinking for a fast-changing world
Blade Kotelly is a senior lecturer on design thinking and innovation, bringing expertise to the world's top brands to better innovate in complex product and service environments.
To boost emissions reductions from electric vehicles, know when to charge
MIT researchers develop novel EV emissions model to quantify importance of vehicle charging patterns and impact of ambient temperature on EV emissions levels.
How MIT’s rocket, electric car, and solar vehicle teams have adjusted to the pandemic
When Covid-19 forced Edgerton Center student teams off campus, the engineers found their problem-solving skills put to the test.
MIT Energy Initiative report charts pathways for sustainable personal transportation
Technological innovations, policies, and behavioral changes will all be needed to reach Paris climate agreement targets.
Creating a network of drivers to lift a community
With a focus on driver and passenger safety, startup Max NG provides delivery and transportation services in West Africa.
Driving toward a healthier planet
Materials Day speaker Brian Storey describes how the Toyota Research Institute is embracing machine learning to advance the use of electric vehicles.
Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality
MIT startup’s unique approach to improving human mobility is helping it gain traction in a competitive landscape.
Startup founded by MIT alumnus unveils electric vehicles for the future
Rivian Automotive is showing off its first products at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.
3 Questions: The future of transportation systems
Daniel Sperling of the University of California at Davis discusses the major transformations in store for mobility.
Jing Li: Applying economics to energy technology
Soon-to-be assistant professor of applied economics focuses on development and deployment solutions that can help the world move to a low-carbon future.
MIT researchers collaborate with Lamborghini to develop an electric car of the future
Research from the Dinca and Hart labs, paired with Lamborghini’s “hypercar” concept, will result in the Terzo Millenio, an electric sports car for the third millennium.