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Belgian professor among the global elite: Joeri Van Mierlo once again named Highly Cited Researcher

Tuesday 19/11/2024

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) proudly announces that Prof. Joeri Van Mierlo, head of the MOBI Electromobility Research Centre at VUB, has been recognised for the second consecutive year as a "Highly Cited Researcher" in the field of Engineering by Clarivate.

Magic with Light: A Sparkling Success at the I Love Science Festival 2024

Sunday 13/10/2024

The I Love Science Festival 2024 in Brussels was truly illuminated by the innovative and captivating "Magic with Light" project showcased by the Merlin Research Group. Visitors of all ages were drawn to the interactive "Magic with Light - Merlin Base" booth, where science met creativity, and light became the central tool for discovery and wonder.

Advancing Electrical Drivetrains: EPOWERS Research Group Presents Modular Digital Twin Platform at IEEE-PEMC 2024

Thursday 10/10/2024

The EPOWERS Research Group is delighted to announce its successful participation in the 2024 IEEE-PEMC Conference, where the team delivered an engaging tutorial on the Modular Digital Twin Platform for Electrical Drivetrains!

Strengthening Global Ties: Guangming District Delegation Visits MOBI’s Battery Innovation Center

Friday 20/09/2024

In September, the Battery Innovation Center at MOBI (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) hosted a distinguished delegation from the Guangming district of Shenzhen, China. Organised by the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC), the visit served as a platform for knowledge exchange and discussions on advancing the global green transition.

Launch of the Super Smart Charging Hubs Project: Advancing Sustainable Mobility in the North Sea Region

Thursday 22/08/2024

The Super Smart Charging Hubs (SSCH) project, a flagship initiative under the Interreg North Sea Programme, has officially launched with a dynamic two-day kickoff meeting in Vlissingen. This collaborative project brings together key partners to revolutionise smart charging infrastructure, intelligent energy management, and sustainable mobility solutions across the North Sea region.

VUB largest EU project is ready to REFORM the European energy landscape

Wednesday 29/11/2023

EVERGi Research Group (Part of MOBI Electromobility research Centre), is leading the groundbreaking REFORMERS initiative as part of the Horizon Europe program.The EVERGi Research Group, proudly announces the launch of the REFORMERS project, an ambitious undertaking that marks Vrije Universiteit Brussel's most significant venture of 2023.

Highly Cited reseracher: Joeri Van Mierlo's Remarkable Achievement

Thursday 16/11/2023

Prof. Joeri Van Mierlo has received the Highly Cited researcher award from the Web of Science. He is the only Belgian researcher receiving this award in the Category “Engineering”. In the world of academia, recognition is not just a personal milestone; it's a testament to the collective efforts that drive advancements in knowledge.

VUB students convert vintage car into electric car

Wednesday 13/09/2023

VUB students have converted an old vintage car into a working electric car. The car was presented on Wednesday morning at the VUB campus in Etterbeek. This way, oldtimers can be reused. They would also be up to half cheaper than newly produced electric models.

Study trip autonomous mobility in the USA

Wednesday 16/08/2023

Our Autonomous Vehicle Group went to San Francisco from August 16-21 organized by ITS.be Espaces-Mobilités.During their visit, they got a firsthand look at the cutting-edge developments in autonomous vehicles from some industry leaders:Waymo and Cruise, both pioneering robot taxi services, have recently been granted the green light for commercial operations in San Francisco.

VIEW - VUB researchers develop superfast charging technology Channel Z (Kanaal Z)

Friday 28/07/2023

VIEW - VUB researchers develop superfast charging technologyChannel Z (Kanaal Z)Charging stress will soon be a thing of the past for electric car owners. Not only are batteries becoming more powerful, charging will also be much faster in the future. In as little as 10 minutes, with new charging technology being fully developed at the VUB.

VUB charging technology to make electric driving more pleasant and efficient

Thursday 27/07/2023

Anyone who sets off on holiday in their electric car needs to carefully plan their journey to avoid getting stranded without power along the way. Researchers from our EPOWERS research group has developed a technology that significantly extends the range of electric vehicles up to 1,000 km with a limited number of recharges.

VUB at the forefront in Europe on next generation Electrical Mobility technologies

Tuesday 27/06/2023

The accelerated rise of new technologies, changing consumer preferences and emerging mobility services is currently drastically transforming the automotive industry. Today, we are at an exciting and significant moment of change, driven by the race to deliver sustainable digital mobility, also considering human and environmental factors.

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