Automobiles

The case of the missing gas taxMIT researchers find vehicle efficiency standards are at least six times more costly than a tax on fuel.

Embracing change and innovation at DUSPA chat with Eran Ben-Joseph, the new head of MIT's Department of Urban Studies and Planning.

MIT researchers win Pyke Johnson AwardKarplus, Paltsev honored for their study on the impacts of vehicle efficiency standards.

Cellphone data helps pinpoint source of traffic tie-upsStudy: Congestion can be alleviated throughout a metropolitan area by altering the trips of drivers in specific neighborhoods.

Chiang honored for achievements in energy and environmentWins Innovation Award from The Economist

Vehicle efficiency standards vs. a carbon tax: the costs and politicsMIT researchers show merits of a carbon tax.

Speeding algorithms by shrinking dataA new approach to processing ‘big data’ creates succinct representations of huge data sets, so that existing algorithms can handle them efficiently.

Smoother dashboard typefaces might enhance driver safetyAgeLab study suggests ‘humanist’ lettering style is easier for drivers to read quickly.

MIT Sloan Fellows Program is vehicle to successMIT Sloan Fellow talks about the concept of car sharing.

Mechanical engineers develop an ‘intelligent co-pilot’ for carsSemiautonomous system takes the wheel to keep drivers safe.

Sharing data links in networks of carsA new algorithm lets networks of Wi-Fi-connected cars, whose layout is constantly changing, share a few expensive links to the Internet.

Civil engineers find savings where the rubber meets the roadStudy shows that pavement deflection under vehicle tires makes for a continuous uphill drive that increases fuel consumption.

Our gasoline-free future and how to get thereToyota’s Tom Stricker shares his view with the MIT community.

New study links air pollution and early death in the U.K.Researchers find car exhaust causes more premature deaths than car accidents.

Lots of troubleIn a new book, an MIT urban planner rethinks the mundane, ubiquitous parking lot.

Fuel for thoughtEconomist Christopher Knittel uncovers surprising facts about the cars we drive — and about the price of gas.

Researchers create first large-scale model of human mobility that incorporates human natureWork is broadly applicable to studies of commuting, migration, freight, even epidemics.

Liquid batteries could level the loadMIT team makes progress toward goal of inexpensive grid-scale batteries that could help make intermittent renewable energy sources viable.

Revealing how a battery material worksMIT team uncovers a reason why the hottest new material for rechargeable batteries works so well.

Driving the greenNew study suggests that electric-powered trucks will save money for businesses.

The case of the missing gas mileageAutomakers have made great strides in fuel efficiency in recent decades — but the mileage numbers of individual vehicles have barely increased. An MIT economist explains the conundrum.

Using wheels to reduce a carbon footprintFacilities' new electric vehicle is powered by a battery and generates no emissions.

With changes, the grid can take itMIT report shows that with new policies, U.S. electric grid could handle expected influx of electric cars and wind and solar generation.

At a crossroadsNew research predicts which cars are likeliest to run lights at intersections.

Following a different track

Findings could lead to better hydrogen storageMIT-led research demonstrates method that could allow inexpensive carbon materials to store the volatile gas at room temperature.

Increasing fuel efficiency with a smartphoneA network of dashboard-mounted phones can collect data on traffic lights and tell drivers how to avoid inefficient stopping and starting.