Stories Tagged ‘Transportation’ 
UA Grad Student’s Poster Earns First-Place Award
A poster constructed by Shirley (Rong) Li, a University of Alabama doctoral student, earned first place in competition at the Regional Transportation, Supply Chain and Logistics Management Workshop.
Scientists Discover Recycling Method to Advance Fuel Cell Practicality, UA Researchers Co-Author Announcement in Science
The use of hydrogen as a practical, widespread alternative fuel to gasoline took another step today as researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and The University of Alabama announce a method for recycling a hydrogen fuel source.
NACAS Mentor Award Goes to UA’s Caples
Susan Caples, assistant director of transportation services at The University of Alabama, has received the Regional Mentor Award from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services.
Electronic Crash Data from UA Gives New Insights into Holiday Driving Dangers
A recent University of Alabama-study used data from the recently-developed electronic crash reporting system to obtain new insights into the dangers of holiday driving.
N.Y. Times Reporter Brings Environmental Message to UA on Earth Day
Matthew L. Wald, a Washington bureau reporter for The New York Times, will speak on "A Low Carb Diet for the Planet: Sustainability Perspectives from Transportation and Energy" at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day), in room 127 in the Biology Building at The University of Alabama.
Engineering Professors Develop Electric Hybrid Vehicle Concept for RV Travelers
While the cost of fuel has put a damper on the travel plans of many Americans, one father-son engineering duo with a passion for RV travel is combating the problem by conceptualizing an electric-hybrid passenger vehicle with the ability to improve fuel economy and increase the acceleration of the motor home towing it.