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University of Tennessee and Volkswagen drive the future of mobility through Innovation Hub in UT Research Park 

posted on April 24, 2025

Research faculty and Volkswagen scientists collaborate to make vehicles lighter, batteries last longer, and materials more sustainable.

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UT, Volkswagen Group of America Celebrate Research Partnership

posted on April 24, 2025

At the celebration, guests had the opportunity to explore exhibits showcasing successful research projects. Experts from Volkswagen and UT were on hand to highlight innovative technologies such as recycled composites, paper-based composites and high-sp…

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A group of people from UT and Lockheed Martin pose together following the signing of a new master research agreement.

UT, Lockheed Martin Expand Master Research Agreement

posted on November 5, 2024

UT and Lockheed Martin’s new research agreement reinforces a longstanding partnership that helps UT take its research capabilities from the lab to the field in several research areas, including hypersonics.

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The Conversation: E-bike Incentives are a Costly Way to Cut Carbon Emissions, but They Also Promote Health, Equity and Cleaner Air

posted on February 29, 2024

Christopher Cherry, professor of civil and environmental engineering, researched the effectiveness of several types of e-bike purchase incentives and the investment required to induce additional e-bike purchases.

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Two hands hold a 3D-printed materials sample in front of a monitor displaying the same sample during testing.

UT Research Breaking Records, Growing Impact in Tennessee and Beyond

posted on January 31, 2024

In 2023, UT research broke university records for both research expenditures and sponsored project proposals for the second year in a row.

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PhD student Carrie Sanford conducts an experiment in the bioreactor room in Senter Hall as Galib Hassan Khan, also a graduate student, observes.

Powering the Future for Mobility

posted on November 8, 2023

UT launched the Institute for Future Mobility, which unites faculty expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and strong partnerships to solve complex mobility challenges.

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