July 27, 2022
An experienced leader in the automotive industry and entrepreneur will direct the Alabama Mobility and Power Center at The University of Alabama. Michael Oatridge will join UA Aug. 1 as AMP executive director.
November 9, 2021
A strong partnership between The University of Alabama, Alabama Power Company and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. fuels a newly-formed research and workforce development center designed to meet the needs of the booming electric vehicle market.
November 2, 2023
We are thrilled to announce a significant addition to the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center team. Dr. Jaber Abu Qahouq is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Alabama, the…
May 12, 2023
A proposal led by The University of Alabama to strengthen the Deep South’s role in production and support of electric vehicles was selected by the National Science Foundation to be developed further.
October 12, 2022
The Alabama Mobility and Power Center is working to find solutions through research, as well as innovating to advance the state's growing electric vehicle industry.
October 12, 2022
This version of Alabama’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (EVIP) offers a current market assessment and recommendations for FY2023 state funds allocated by the Alabama legislature and FY2022 and FY2023 federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)…
August 24, 2022
"With nearly $8 million in federal transit funds, The University of Alabama will replace a quarter of its transit system buses with electric buses, reducing emissions and further positioning UA and the region as a…
August 1, 2022
Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian, professor in the UA College of Engineering and executive director of the Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, will be the new chief mobility research and development officer for the Alabama Transportation Institute.
July 27, 2022
It’s no secret that Alabamians love pick-up trucks. Even if you find yourself mired in commuter traffic in growing urban or suburban areas like Huntsville, Birmingham and/or the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, you’re likely…
July 16, 2022
Birmingham ranks in the top 10 for used electric vehicle adoption, according to a recent study.
July 13, 2022
City officials, including Mayor Sandy Stimpson, along with Mack Trucks Inc. representatives unveiled a model of an electric garbage truck and gave a demonstration of it on Wednesday outside of the Public Works building in…