Three MTU engineering students dreamed to recreate the Cannonball Run coast-to-coast race with a solar powered EV. Years after a failed attempt and many redesigns later, they succeeded.
Mobility / Electrification
Mobility is the ability to move or travel from one place to another. Electrification plays a role in mobility by replacing traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles with electric vehicles, reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner and more sustainable transportation options. As market and political pressures jumpstart the greater adoption of EVs, tapping into this new supply chain will be key for manufacturers to diversify their offerings.
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The Michigan Opportunity Podcast: Qiong Sun, Vice President & GM of Global Automotive E-mobility, TE Connectivity
Digitalized, Sustainable Battery Cell Production
The Future of Light-weight Vehicles
Driving the Future: 10 Automotive Industry Trends and Predictions
Positioning Industry for Change: Electrification and Mobility
