MIT brings together energy giants for new research initiative

April 22, 2022 In the media

MITEI's new Future Energy Systems Center aims to find technology-based solutions to climate change, such as systems to capture carbon dioxide emissions, infrastructure for fast-charging electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, and power-grid options including zero-emission neighborhoods.

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Transportation Power generation Industry Energy storage

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