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Carbon-Free Aircraft Propulsion Means Greener Skies

posted on January 25, 2021

UT and Boeing recently concluded five-year, $2 million project that included developing a high-performing low-weight inverter that allows for electrified propulsion, something NASA has identified as a goal for the next generation of flight.

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Alumni Help NASA/SpaceX with Historic Collaboration

posted on December 4, 2020

Numerous UT alumni have important roles in support of developing safe, reliable, cost-effective crew transportation systems for NASA and SpaceX missions.

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Tennessee RiverLine Releases First Research Findings, Recommendations to Expand Relationships

posted on August 25, 2020

Research findings shared with communities address topics including current river use patterns and maps of existing river assets, each providing insight to the community’s current relationship with the Tennessee River.

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4 Questions with David Clarke: Railways’ Sustainable Future

posted on September 7, 2018

Q&A with David Clarke about the potential of the railway system, which is easily powered and very energy efficient, as we move towards sustainable transportation.

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UT and WVU Release Research on Coal Demand in Appalachia

posted on January 29, 2018

Dramatic decreases in Appalachian coal production over the past decade have put many regional industries at risk for economic decline.
The post UT and WVU Release Research on Coal Demand in Appalachia appeared first on News.

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UT Transportation Experts Discuss River Lock Study

posted on December 1, 2017

Researchers from UT’s Center for Transportation Research teamed with Vanderbilt University on a look at river lock safety and upkeep.
The post UT Transportation Experts Discuss River Lock Study appeared first on News.

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