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Connecting smart vehicles with traffic signals could reduce fuel use
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Civil engineering assistant professor Michael Levin is part of a University of Minnesota team levering MnDOT data to study the impact of connected vehicles (CVs) on fuel consumption.
New Minnesota Center for Electrification Opportunity aims to grow workforce in electric power industry
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The University of Minnesota's Technological Leadership Institute (TLI), in collaboration with industry leaders and the state of Minnesota, recently launched the Minnesota Center for Electrification Opportunity to lead workforce development training in more sustainable, electric power technologies.
TLI, Thermo King launch state’s first graduate credential in electrification engineering
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The program, housed at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities' Technological Leadership Institute, will provide students a comprehensive look at electrification trends, state-of-the-art technologies, and the environmental benefits of electric infrastructure.
Shared automated vehicles could make cities more livable, equitable
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New research from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, led by College of Science and Engineering professor Zhi-Li Zhang, shows that careful planning for the autonomous vehicle revolution could help improve transportation and make it more equitable for all.
CSE’s HumanFIRST Lab helps engineer systems with people in mind
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From creating a national standard for crash reporting to investigating healthcare disparities for women in the military, the College of Science and Engineering’s HumanFIRST Lab brings a community focus to engineering research.
Autonomous van gives UMN researchers the ability to better study self-driving vehicles
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A Chrysler Pacifica Minivan—part of the Minnesota Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (MnCAV) Ecosystem—offers new research opportunities after its 1,000+ mile journey across the state.
Engineers discover process for synthetic material growth, enabling soft robots to grow like plants
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An interdisciplinary team of University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers has developed a new, plant-inspired extrusion process that enables synthetic material growth, and the creation of a soft robot that builds its own solid body from liquid to navigate hard-to-reach places and complicated terrain.
Adding autonomous vehicles to ride-hailing fleets could benefit platforms and drivers
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While studying applications of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, College of Science and Engineering researchers found that AVs could benefit both the platforms and conventional drivers of ride-hailing companies, such as Uber and Lyft.
Transportation networks and viral spread
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Civil engineering assistant professor Raphael Stern is using transportation data from road traffic and flights to better model COVID-19 spread both locally and nationally.
University of Minnesota solar car team to unveil new car Aug. 18
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The University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project team will give the public a first look at its newest solar-hybrid car at a special event for the media, sponsors and supporters.