electric vehicles

  1. September 4, 2025

    Electric vehicles reduce climate pollution, but by how much?

    Choosing a more electrified vehicle will reduce drivers’ greenhouse gas emissions, regardless of where they live in the contiguous United States, according to a new study from U-M.

  2. August 28, 2025

    U-M ‘Battery Lab 2.0’ expansion open for innovation

    U-M has expanded its open-access U-M Battery Lab with a second off-campus facility — 4,000 square feet of lab and production space on Ellsworth Road.

  3. April 1, 2025

    U-M engineers addressing EV battery shortcomings in cold weather

    A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by U-M engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather.

  4. February 20, 2025

    Board approves project to expand EV battery research

    U-M will move forward with plans to construct a new electric vehicle battery laboratory, broadening research and hands-on education in next-generation battery technologies on the Ann Arbor campus.

  5. September 30, 2024

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  6. May 15, 2024

    Copper cannot be mined fast enough to electrify United States

    Copper cannot be mined quickly enough to keep up with current U.S. policy guidelines to transition the country’s electricity and vehicle infrastructure to renewable energy, according to a U-M study.

  7. May 2, 2024

    More local officials see relevance of electric vehicle planning

    Local officials across Michigan increasingly view electric vehicle infrastructure planning as relevant for their governments, though many cite too few public charging stations and costs associated with adding them as barriers.

  8. January 11, 2024

    Study shows EV cost-competitiveness varies by area

    Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle? It depends. U-M researchers say where you live matters.

  9. November 20, 2023

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  10. August 13, 2023

    University proceeding with campus EV charger installations

    U-M’s plan to install 400 electric vehicle charging spaces on its Ann Arbor campus is underway. Starting Sept. 1, users will pay a small fee to charge EVs on campus.