transportation

January 9, 2014
Planes, trains and automobiles: Traveling by car uses most energy

Fuel economy must improve 57 percent in order for light-duty vehicles to match the current energy efficiency of commercial airline flights, a U-M researcher says.
January 7, 2014
MDetroit Center Connector adds third service day, other updates

The pilot phase of the MDetroit Center Connector is expanding its service and features for the 2014 winter term, adding weekly bus service on Wednesdays.
November 1, 2013
Richer countries have safer roads

Wealthier nations, whose residents own a majority of the world’s vehicles, have the lowest roadway fatality rates, say University of Michigan researchers.
October 19, 2013
U-M announces plans for facility to test automated vehicles

U-M will build a unique, 30-acre environment for testing connected and automated vehicles. It is a critical element of a joint project to develop a system of connected and automated vehicles in southeastern Michigan by 2021.