MIT researchers demonstrate ship hull modifications to cut fuel use
Wedge-shaped vortex generators reduce drag in ship hulls, which could advance decarbonization for the shipping industry.
Driving American battery innovation forward
At MITEI’s Fall Colloquium, General Motors’ battery development expert emphasized how affordability, accessibility, and commercialization can position the US as a leader in battery tech.
Turning a childhood interest into a career path with MIT Open Learning resources
High schooler Hinata Yamahara’s interest in urban planning was nurtured by free MIT resources, including OpenCourseWare.
Unlocking ammonia as a fuel source for heavy industry
Four MIT alumni say their startup, Amogy, has the technology to help decarbonize maritime shipping, power generation, manufacturing, and more.
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst a changing energy landscape
Industry leaders agree collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies.
Lightning-prediction tool could help protect the planes of the future
The new approach maps aircraft sections most vulnerable to lightning, including on planes with experimental designs.
MIT Maritime Consortium releases “Nuclear Ship Safety Handbook”
First-of-its-kind handbook serves as a guide for design safety for civilian nuclear ships.
MIT-Toyota collaboration powers driver assistance in millions of vehicles
A decade-plus alliance between MIT’s AgeLab and Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center is recognized as a key contributor to advancements in automotive safety and human-machine interaction.
Transforming boating, with solar power
Solar electric vehicle pioneer James Worden ’89 brought his prototype solar electric boat to MIT to talk shop with students and share his vision for solar-powered boats.
Lincoln Laboratory reports on airborne threat mitigation for the NYC subway
Researchers studied air flow characteristics, sensor performance, and mitigation strategies within this complex subway system.
Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissions
New research shows automatically controlling vehicle speeds to mitigate traffic at intersections can cut carbon emissions between 11 and 22 percent.
Walk-through screening system enhances security at airports nationwide
Lincoln Laboratory's 3D microwave imaging technology for detecting concealed threats was integrated into HEXWAVE, commercially developed by Liberty Defense.
“Cold spray” 3D printing technique proves effective for on-site bridge repair
Working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, researchers show bridge corrosion can be repaired on-site using additive manufacturing.
Celebrating an academic-industry collaboration to advance vehicle technology
MIT Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium marks a decade of developing data that improve understanding of how drivers use and respond to increasingly sophisticated automotive features.
Recovering from the past and transitioning to a better energy future
In MIT Energy Initiative speaker series, Princeton Professor Emily Carter explains the importance of climate change mitigation in the energy transition.