The future of transportation is automated, connected & electrified

By Scott Moura on 10/24/2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in 1611 Titan Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Scott Moura, Clare and Hsieh Wen Shen Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, as he presents in person at the Fall 2024 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, October 24, from 2-3 p.m. (CT).

The Fall 2024 semester is set to feature 13 presentations, each addressing a topic related to the electrification of transportation infrastructure. See the full lineup of speakers for Fall 2024.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

All presentations will be held on Zoom, but some speakers will present in person at ICT.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/85074071626?pwd=3no02LzC4mrS2p6PRcNJ9fDfWvxRja.1 

Meeting ID: 850 7407 1626
Passcode: 795973 

Abstract and Bio

Improving the safety and energy efficiency of mobility systems is crucial in the face of decarbonization and safety demands. This talk reviews key trends and challenges, highlighting automation, connectivity, and electrification. We assess if automated ride-hailing vehicles in San Francisco are safer than Uber vehicles, discuss the NEXTCAR project aiming to reduce EV energy consumption by 30%, and explore SlrpEV’s approach to public/workplace charging infrastructure. The presentation concludes with future challenges and opportunities in the field.

Moura is the Clare and Hsieh Wen Shen Endowed Distinguished Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He directs the Energy, Controls, and Applications Lab (eCAL) and is the PATH Faculty Director and Chair of Engineering Science. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and master’s and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan. Moura’s research focuses on control, optimization, and machine learning for batteries, electrified vehicles, and distributed energy resources.