Think of it as the end of cars’ slacker days: No more sitting idle for hours in parking lots or garages racking up payments, but instead earning their keep by providing power to the electricity grid.
Scientists at the University of Michigan, using a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), are exploring plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that not only use grid electricity to meet their power needs, but return it to the grid, earning money for the owner. More >
Energy Highlights October 11, 2008
U-M News
Granholm pushes alternative energy in speech at Law School
Sept 25 - The answer to Michigan's economic woes lies in the state's natural resources, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said . More >
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Alternative energy a University Research Corridor priority
Sept 17 - A new report shows the URC conducted $79.5 million in alternative energy R&D in 2007, a number expected to grow. More > For an additional story....
Graham Institute offers undergrads opportunity to study sustainable energy in South America
Sept 16 -The Graham Environmental and Sustainability Institute is offering a multi-disciplinary course (CEE 490) to investigate proposed hydropower projects in Patagonia. The ten day field site excursion will take place during the 2009 U-M spring break. Interested students must apply for this Winter 2009 course by October 10. More >
VP Forrest testifies about energy's future
Sept 10 - Stephen Forrest, U-M vice president for research testified in Washington before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming at its first hearing to address energy research and development.
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Events
Global Urban Symposium
When: Friday, Oct 10, 8 - 5:30
Where: Michigan Union
Sponsored by: Ross School of Business
What: Conference explores the role that the private, public and non-profit sectors play in addressing the challenges facing cities around the globe.
