Powering the Future for Mobility
Longer-lasting batteries and lighter-weight vehicles. Wireless charging stations and sustainable materials. More efficient supply chains and more effective public policy.
UT researchers are at the forefront of the technology and societal forces that are revolutionizing transportation here in the United States and around the world.
By bringing together the university’s deep bench of expertise, the state’s robust manufacturing ecosystem, and the real-world experience of industry and other partners, UT has positioned itself as a leader in the future of mobility.
“We are at the cusp of a new era in how we move people and goods from one place to another, and that is creating opportunities to be part of the new mobility economy,” said Deb Crawford, UT’s vice chancellor for research, innovation, and economic development. “Our strengths in fields like advanced materials and manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and supply chain management combined with our mission as a flagship, land-grant university make UT an ideal partner in not just developing critical research but also training the future workforce and crafting the public policies we need.”
The future for mobility includes not only the technology shaping the next generation of vehicles—like electric charging and autonomous cars—but also how people and communities use transportation. That, too, is shifting with the evolution of ride-sharing services, remote work, and public infrastructure.