May 11, 2023
A proposal led by The University of Alabama to strengthen the Deep South’s role in production and support of electric vehicles was selected by the National Science Foundation to be developed further.
May 11, 2023
Currently the executive director of the Alabama Transportation Institute, Parrish was appointed by President Stuart R. Bell to oversee the Office of Research and Economic Development effective May 27.
September 27, 2022
Racing is in Cole Frederick’s blood. The Montevallo native grew up with his dad who did drag racing, and he and his father tinkered and toiled over many cars and trucks during Cole’s younger years.
September 27, 2022
A lot of hurdles remain before the emerging technology of self-driving personal and commercial vehicles is common, but transportation researchers at The University of Alabama developed a promising, inexpensive system to overcome one challenge: GPS…
August 25, 2022
The University of Alabama has received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a bridge program for students from three Historically Black Colleges and Universities interested in opportunities in renewable energy.
August 1, 2022
Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian, professor in the UA College of Engineering and executive director of the Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, will be the new chief mobility research and development officer for the Alabama Transportation Institute.
July 20, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 20, 2022Contact: Mani Hairstonmhairston@srmsdc.orgBIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The newly created Alabama Mobility & Power Center at the Alabama Transportation Institute at the University of Alabama will join the Southern Region Minority Supplier Development…
November 9, 2021
A strong partnership between The University of Alabama, Alabama Power Company and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. fuels a newly-formed research and workforce development center designed to meet the needs of the booming electric vehicle market.
July 23, 2021
Gov. Kay Ivey announced today that $16.5 million of bonds issued by the Alabama Public School and College Authority, will allow for the construction of the Smart Communities and Innovation Building on The University of…
July 23, 2021
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the remaining $23,522,354.17 of the Public School and College Authority (PSCA) bond issue to five entities around the state.