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John Goodenough powers through his 90s in his quest for a better battery

Sept. 27, 2018
Famed UT Engineering Prof. John Goodenough, who nearly 40 years ago secured his iconic stature for his role in inventing the lithium-ion battery...

UT engineers wrapping up work on prototype zero-emission delivery vans for UPS

Sept. 27, 2018
Former UT Energy Journalism Fellow Maria Gallucci explores the work of engineers at UT Austin’s Center for Electromechanics and...

Former Sec. of Energy and inaugural Energy Institute board chair passes

Sept. 20, 2018
Former Sec. of Energy Samuel Bodman passed away recently following a long illness. After a long and distinguished career in business and public service...

UT Energy Journalism Fellow Maria Gallucci discusses her year on campus, new book research on cargo shipping emissions

Aug. 29, 2018
2017-18 UT Energy Journalism Fellow Maria Gallucci recently wrapped up her year on campus researching and writing a new book...

UT researchers lead the way on carbon capture & storage

Aug. 29, 2018
UT Austin researchers are at the forefront of one of the most promising, and vexing, technological breakthroughs...

Research shows adding 11 GW of solar would complement existing wind power on Texas grid

Aug. 29, 2018
Including a price on CO₂ emissions would make the installation of more solar energy in Texas considerably more attractive...

Are high oil prices starting to hurt wind power?

Aug. 29, 2018
A recent decision by Texas regulators to turn down a large wind farm project highlights how changes in one energy sector can affect others...

Why Trump digs coal and what it means

Aug. 29, 2018
The Trump administration is again trying to intervene in United States electricity markets...

Energy Institute experts offer perspective on record-breaking demand for electricity

Aug. 29, 2018
Sizzling summer temperatures and record-breaking demand for electricity have provided a great opportunity...

UT oil and gas engineers to share expertise with India

Aug. 29, 2018
UT Austin engineers have signed a $5 million partnership agreement with India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation...