A recent news article published by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) described a viable path for decarbonizing the legacy fleet if consumers fail to adopt EVs. The challenge of switching to electric vehicles (EVs) is …
Transportation Infrastructure
MEES Minute: What AI ‘thinks’ about the future of ICEs
For today’s MEES Minute, I asked ChatGPT “Will engines be around in 50 years?” – I was really impressed with its response: There are several reasons why internal combustion engines (ICE) are likely to be …
MEES Minute: Low Carbon (Fuels) Future
A recent SAE Update article by Brian West (West Energy & Environment Associates) describes the opportunity for higher blend levels of ethanol in fuel to accelerate progress towards a low-carbon future for transportation.
What’s Positive Train Control?
American rail systems are essentially safe. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there has been a 14 percent decrease in the number of train accidents in the country between 2014 and November 2017. Nevertheless, between …
Peterson: Demand For Rail Workers Growing
More baby boomer-aged rail workers are retiring, and at the same time, more rail projects are popping up. The result? “The gap in the railroad industry of need compared to available talent is widening, since …
Effects Of Winter Driving In Wisconsin
Winter is a big deal, and driving in winter conditions is one of the most important concerns of the season. In the last five years, Wisconsin has averaged over 18,600 motor vehicle crashes during …