Automobiles
‘Smart cars’ that are actually, well, smart
June 14, 2011
Mechanical engineers work to develop intelligent onboard transportation systems that can prevent car crashes.
Also labeled: Algorithms, Autonomous vehicles, Mechanical engineering, Artificial intelligence, Transportation
New battery design could give electric vehicles a jolt
June 6, 2011
Significant advance in battery architecture could be breakthrough for electric vehicles and grid storage.
Zipcar plugs in at MIT
February 16, 2011
Hybrid plug-in now available as part of car-sharing service at MIT's Albany Street garage.
'We do it right — now — or it’s over'
February 14, 2011
GM chairman and CEO Akerson examines his company's future at Sloan dean's speaker series.
Electrifying transportation: Devil is in the details
January 24, 2011
MIT symposium finds electric vehicle technology capabilities are way ahead of policy and infrastructure needs.
Emeritus: John Heywood
December 20, 2010
He literally wrote the book on the internal combustion engine — and says rumors of its death are greatly exaggerated.
Also labeled: Books and authors, Emeritus, Faculty, Mechanical engineering, Transportation, Alumni/ae
3 Questions: Joseph Coughlin on aging and driving
November 18, 2010
As the Baby Boomers become senior citizens, is a mobility crisis coming down the road?
Also labeled: 3 Questions, Aging, Engineering Systems, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Transportation
Alex (Sandy) Pentland on engineering smarter drivers
November 16, 2010
Presented by Transportation@MIT
MIT researchers test automatic parallel parking
November 5, 2010
AgeLab study: Driver-assistance systems can increase wellness and safety behind the wheel
Also labeled: Aging, Engineering Systems, Industry, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Transportation
Emilio Frazzoli on autonomous vehicles and urban mobility
October 14, 2010
Presented by Transportation@MIT
Andreas Schulz on algorithmic game theory and transportation
October 7, 2010
Presented by Transportation@MIT
Li-Shiuan Peh on network driven transportation
October 6, 2010
From Transportation@MIT
Cars as traffic sensors
September 24, 2010
A new algorithm optimizes the dissemination of information about traffic and road conditions through networks of wirelessly connected cars.
All charged up
August 13, 2010
Ability to recharge rapidly could make electric cars more acceptable to consumers, says MIT student team
Charting a course toward cleaner cars
April 1, 2010
MIT team recommends strategy for reducing automotive fuel use, emissions
Also labeled: Carbon dioxide, Energy, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Transportation, Mechanical engineering
Hari Balakrishnan on improving your commute
March 8, 2010
Presented by Transportation@MIT
Nigel Wilson on the role of information technology in improving transit systems
March 1, 2010
Presented by Transportation@MIT
John Heywood on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
February 23, 2010
Presented by Transportation@MIT
3 Questions: Steven Spear on Toyota’s troubles
February 10, 2010
With the vaunted Japanese automaker recalling millions of cars, the MIT senior lecturer explains what went wrong
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