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Revving Up Transportation: The University of Memphis Receives $750,000 Grant for Electrified and Automated Trucking Research

The University of Memphis has been awarded a grant of $750,000 from the National Science Foundation for Phase One of its Center for Electrified and Automated Trucking (CEAT), led by Civil Engineering Professor Sabya Mishra. This funding will support research and development in the field of electrified vehicles.

Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee’s 9th district made the announcement today, praising the University and Professor Mishra for their achievement. He emphasized the importance of electrified vehicles in shaping the future of the trucking industry and highlighted the crucial role that the University of Memphis’s contribution to this field will play in advancing technology and innovation in transportation.

The grant from the National Science Foundation will enable the University to further its research and development efforts in electrified and automated trucking. This funding will support Phase One of the CEAT project, which aims to explore new technologies and solutions for the industry.

Overall, this grant represents a significant milestone for both the University of Memphis and its Center for Electrified and Automated Trucking. By receiving this funding from the National Science Foundation, they are poised to make important contributions to advancement in electrified vehicles and automation in transportation sector.

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