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Federal Grant Powers UA’s Autonomous Bus Safety Research

With a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the United States Department of Transportation, The University of Alabama is gearing up for a $3 million project to develop advanced driver assistance systems for large transit buses. Led by Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian, executive director for the Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies and chief mobility research…


ATI-Led Electric Vehicle Project Wins Initial National Award

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — 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. The $1 million planning grant from the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program positions UA and its partners, the University of…


UA Awarded NSF Grant for HBCU Bridge Program

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – 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.


Federal Award To Help UA Electrify Crimson Ride

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With nearly $8 million in federal transit funds, The University of Alabama will replace a quarter of its transit system buses with electric buses, reducing emissions and further positioning UA and the region as a hub for the electric vehicle ecosystem. The $10 million project, which includes $2 million in matching funds…


Strong Partnership Fuels Alabama Mobility and Power Center

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. The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama recently approved forming the Alabama Mobility and Power Center to be…


Transformative UA, Alabama Power, Mercedes Initiative Moving Forward with State Support

Cutting-edge AMP Initiative will Fulfill Critical Research and Workforce Needs of Booming Electric Vehicle Market TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced today that $16.5 million of bonds issued by the Alabama Public School and College Authority, authorized by the Alabama Legislature to fund capital improvements for the state’s education system, will allow for the…