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Mar 17, 2025

Undergraduate Researchers Tackle Freight Rail Decarbonization Challenge

Freight rail is responsible for only two percent of transportation emissions in the U.S. because of its high efficiency compared to freight trucking. According to the Association of American Railroads,… 

Aug 7, 2024

CCEE showcases research in autonomous technologies, artificial intelligence at symposium

CCEE hosted the Autonomous Vehicle Symposium in the World of Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Use and Development in April, gathering about 65 students, faculty, government representatives and industry experts… 

Oct 19, 2023

CCEE researchers tackle rail decarbonization with innovative A-STEP software tool

As the effects of climate change grow ever present in our everyday lives, engineers and other researchers are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to cut down our carbon footprint… 

Aug 22, 2023

CCEE’s Ali Hajbabaie interviewed on WFAE

Associate Professor Ali Hajbabaie was recently interviewed on Charlotte public radio station WFAE about his new study that finds automated vehicles that do not share data with each other wirelessly… 

Aug 14, 2023

New research shows self-driving cars can make traffic slower

A new study finds that “connected” vehicles, which share data with each other wirelessly, significantly improve travel time through intersections – but automated vehicles can actually slow down travel time… 

Jun 27, 2023

CCEE’s Daniel Findley featured in WalletHub story on summer road trips

This story first appeared on WalletHub. Summer is the perfect time to hit the open road: School’s out, the weather’s warm, and the possibilities are endless. Now that the COVID-19…