Transportation
Civil engineers find savings where the rubber meets the road
May 23, 2012
Study shows that pavement deflection under vehicle tires makes for a continuous uphill drive that increases fuel consumption.
Also labeled: Automobiles, Carbon dioxide, Civil and environmental engineering, Computer modeling, Concrete, Emissions, Energy, Faculty, Mathematics, Research
Lots of trouble
March 13, 2012
In a new book, an MIT urban planner rethinks the mundane, ubiquitous parking lot.
Also labeled: Automobiles, Books and authors, Cities, Design, Faculty, Landscape evolution, MIT Press, Research, Urban studies and planning
Researchers create first large-scale model of human mobility that incorporates human nature
February 27, 2012
Work is broadly applicable to studies of commuting, migration, freight, even epidemics.
Also labeled: Automobiles, Civil and environmental engineering, Computer modeling, Epidemic, Logistics
Driving the green
February 1, 2012
New study suggests that electric-powered trucks will save money for businesses.
AgeLab to build living mobility laboratory
January 19, 2012
Knittel named first energy faculty chair at MIT
January 5, 2012
Also labeled: Climate change, Economics, Education, teaching, academics, Energy, Environment, Faculty, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Policy, Research
A test of teamwork, engineering skill and endurance across the Australian Outback
November 29, 2011
After placing 15th in the 2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge, MIT’s Solar Electric Vehicle Team reflects on their experience and looks ahead to the future.
3 Questions: Chappell Lawson on border security
October 20, 2011
MIT political scientist, back from serving in Washington, discusses the border issues the United States faces.
MIT launches social network for ridesharing
October 12, 2011
Partnership with Zimride creates a secure platform to enhance campus mobility.
In plane view
September 12, 2011
New tool analyzes black-box data for flight anomalies.
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