Pulse Car is a single-passenger, all-electric commuter concept vehicle powered by Professor Yet-Ming Chiang's new generation of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The Pulse Car, on display at the MIT Museum, was developed by an international group of students at the 2006 MIT Vehicle Design Summit. Photo courtesy / MIT Museum
The former vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education will leverage more than 30 years of experience at the Institute to oversee MIT’s research activities.