Georgia is at the epicenter of the nation’s electric vehicle revolution, and its system of higher education is working to drive the industry forward. By prioritizing research and development and gathering the top researchers and players together, Georgia’s college and university systems are a prime incubator for the kinds of collaboration and innovation needed to support the quickly evolving field.
In April, the University of Georgia hosted more than 150 people for a one-day Electric Mobility Summit to learn more about the current state of electric mobility and how educational institutions can support the expansion of the EV industry. The summit connected researchers with key stakeholders including government officials and economic development professionals, and leaders from companies like Kia, Rivian, and SK Battery America.
The summit was part of UGA’s Electric Mobility Initiative, which includes a $1 million investment over the next five years to support research in battery re-use and recycling. The university is also developing an E-Mobility certification for students, and is looking to recruit 10 leading researchers and educators in electric mobility to its faculty. Georgia Power recently gifted the university’s College of Engineering $5 million to support those efforts.
In a recent guest column, leaders from the school stated that UGA’s strength in teaching, research, and service makes it a powerful asset in the development of Georgia’s electric mobility framework.
“In fiscal year 2022, our research and development expenditures surpassed $545 million, a 55.8% increase over the past nine years.” — University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead, and Senior VP for Academic Affairs and Provost S. Jack Hu
Georgia is steadily drawing EV battery suppliers and recyclers to support its e-mobility ecosystem, and battery research and development is key for sustainably electrifying Georgia’s roads. Georgia Tech recently…
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