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Research Areas<\/h1>\n\n\n

The impacts of automation, shifting patterns of car ownership, and the movement away from fossil fueled-vehicles are just a few of the changes driving the fast-paced transformation of mobility<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a land-grant institution, UT facilitates the convergence of world-class mobility research, workforce development, community engagement, and partnerships with industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our faculty and students steadily deepen the world’s understanding of the science behind better mobility. We apply this knowledge to solve real industry challenges and commercialize new technologies that advance safe, clean, efficient, and affordable mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Decarbonization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Energizing future mobility with alternative fuels, powerful performance, national energy resilience, and reduced environmental impacts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alternative Fuels at UT<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Digitization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Enabling vehicles to connect with the world around them and enhance human safety, efficiency, and convenience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digitization at UT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Societal Mobility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Enhancing the materials, systems, infrastructure, and policies that keep people and goods moving\u2014safely, efficiently, and economically <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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POLICY, Economics & Infrastructure at UT<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Moving People & Goods at UT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The impacts of automation, shifting patterns of car ownership, and the movement away from fossil fueled-vehicles are just a few of the changes driving the fast-paced transformation of mobility As a land-grant institution, UT facilitates the convergence of world-class mobility research, workforce development, community engagement, and partnerships with industry. 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