transportation
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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.
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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.
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November 20, 2023
Thanksgiving break parking, transportation modifications planned
Logistics, Transportation & Parking is advising the Ann Arbor campus community of modifications for parking and transportation services for the Thanksgiving break.
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June 22, 2023
Four electric buses a step toward cleaner campus fleet
Four new battery-powered electric buses — three 40-foot buses and one 60-foot articulated bus — have arrived on the Ann Arbor campus as a step in a broader effort to decarbonize the U-M vehicle fleet.
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May 2, 2023
Crash-prone Ann Arbor intersection is basis for driving simulation
U-M researchers have developed the first statistically realistic roadway simulation, based on data collected at a particularly perilous intersection on the south side of Ann Arbor.
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April 10, 2023
E-bikes now available for use on Ann Arbor campus
The university recently amended its agreement with the micro-mobility company Spin to bring approximately 100 electric-assisted bikes to campus beginning this month.
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February 21, 2023
$15M bolsters work on connected, automated vehicles
U-M will continue to lead regional efforts aimed at transitioning the nation to connected and automated vehicles — bolstered by a new $15 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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January 16, 2023
EV transition will benefit many, less so for low-income
More than 90% of vehicle-owning households in the United States would see a reduction in the percentage of income spent on transportation energy if they switched to electric vehicles, according to a U-M study.
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December 15, 2022
Parking, transportation changes planned during winter holiday
U-M has announced changes to its campus bus schedule and parking services for the upcoming holiday break. There will be no bus or shuttle service Dec. 25-26, and Jan. 1-2.
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September 19, 2022
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