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.
Two projects receive funding for technologies that avoid carbon emissions
Asegun Henry, Paul Barton, and Matěj Peč will lead research supported by the MIT Energy Initiative's Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Center.
Innovations in environmental training for the mining industry
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative and multinational mining company Vale bring sustainability education to young engineering professionals in Brazil.
Removing carbon dioxide from power plant exhaust
MIT researchers are developing a battery that could both capture carbon dioxide in power plant exhaust and convert it to a solid ready for safe disposal.
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.
Undergrads gain experience in energy sector with MITEI member companies
MISTI places MIT students in energy-focused internships abroad.
Iberdrola and MIT Energy Initiative announce $10.3 million collaboration
Funding will establish MIT professorship and support low-carbon energy and climate initiatives.
MIT and Eni extend energy collaboration
In Rome, MIT President Reif and Eni CEO Descalzi discuss low-carbon breakthroughs and future research.
MIT Energy Initiative welcomes GE as new member and participant in Low-Carbon Energy Centers
GE’s membership marks continued progress on goals of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change to engage industry in solving global challenges.
George Shultz: “Climate is changing,” and we need more action
Former secretary of state — and former MIT professor — urges progress on multiple fronts.
Regulations only a first step in cutting emissions
MIT study finds that sectoral regulations will not cut emissions enough to substantially limit climate change, but are a good step toward phasing in a price on carbon.
Study finds the hidden — and uneven — price of piecemeal energy policies
MIT researchers find the national and regional impacts of U.S. regulatory policies for mitigating climate change.
Pinpointing climate change uncertainty
How severely will climate change affect the United States? It depends on climate policy, says a new study from MIT researchers.
Driving down fuel usage
MIT spinout XL Hybrids fits gas-guzzlers with electric powertrains, cutting gas consumption.
Calculating China’s carbon emissions from trade
Tsinghua, MIT researchers find China’s plan to restructure the economy will have limited impact on global carbon emissions associated with the production and trade of goods.