Mobility at Clemson
At Clemson, we recognize innovation goes beyond a single field. From advanced energy and computer engineering to human factors and virtual prototyping, we’ve designed our teams and structures to foster collaboration in the pursuit of ambitious, world-changing innovation.
VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING
Clemson, U.S. Army to develop next generation of autonomous vehicles with $58M center
Announced in 2020 and expanded in 2022, Clemson’s partnership with GVSC created the Virtual Prototyping of autonomy-enabled Grounds Systems (VIPR-GS) Center to develop digital engineering tools supporting the rapid modernization of U.S. Army fleets.
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Clemson on the country’s frontline defense in combatting transportation cyberattacks
Clemson's $20M National Center for Transportation Cybersecurity and Resiliency (TraCR) develops software and hardware that detects threats and fends off new attacks for everything from cars to passenger rail, maritime shipping, and pipelines.
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Energy
New way of 3D-printing fuel cells could support renewable energy
Clemson University researchers have devised a novel way of 3D-printing protonic ceramic fuel cells, a renewable energy device that shows promise for generating electricity more sustainably than burning fossil fuels.
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Autonomy at 180mph
Clemson students at CU-ICAR engineer the world’s fastest autonomous vehicle, an open-wheel racecar duplicated 12 times and tested at the Indy 500
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Next-gen Batteries
Researchers work to develop safer alternatives to complement lithium-ion batteries
Clemson University researchers are creating a new generation of batteries that could provide critical backup storage for the nation’s stationary energy storage, such as the power grid. The cheaper, safer batteries prioritize the safe operation, affordability and low maintenance costs for the grid.
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Researchers see high promise for developing next-generation batteries
Clemson experts lead the global shift away from fossil fuels with new materials for improving batteries – critical for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and even the power grid.
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EDUCATION
Clemson Automotive Engineering confers its 1,000th degree
What started as a bold experiment 15 years ago has evolved into a thriving academic venture as the Department of Automotive Engineering confers its 1000th degree. The school offers undergraduate, graduate, Ph.D., and continuing education programs.
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