The transition is possible – but it requires speed and collaboration
A radical transformation of our energy and transport systems is essential. It requires bold action, cross-sector collaboration, and rapid innovation—from how we design vehicles to how we power and connect them. What’s clear across all contexts is that infrastructure, battery innovation, and smart policy are the engines of progress.
“We’re in a global clean tech race. The next breakthroughs won’t come from working in silos—they’ll come from fast, focused collaboration between policymakers, researchers, and industry, says Professor Sonia Yeh, an internationally recognized transport and energy systems expert at Chalmers University of Technology.
New and better batteries
New findings could lead to more stable and safer metal batteries
Metal batteries have the potential to deliver more energy, at a lower weight, than the popular lithium-ion battery. But due to the reactive nature of the metal, the batteries currently has too short a lifespan. New research from Chalmers University of Technology shows that this can be solved by creating the metal electrode directly in the battery cell.
New findings could lead to more stable and safer metal batteries
World’s strongest battery paves way for light, energy-efficient vehicles
When cars, planes, ships or computers are built from a material that functions as both a battery and a load-bearing structure, the weight and energy consumption are radically reduced. A research group at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden is now presenting a world-leading advance in so-called massless energy storage – a structural battery.
World’s strongest battery paves way for light, energy-efficient vehicles
Scaling up battery production drive down carbon emissions significantly
Ny forskning från Chalmers visar att när batteriproduktionen skalas upp genom enorma "gigafabriker" så sjunker miljöpåverkan rejält.
3D battery imaging reveals the secret real-time life of lithium metal cells
Ett forskarlag från Chalmers har i realtid lyckats följa hur litiumet i en battericell beter sig vid upp- och urladdning, vilket kan bidra till både säkrare och mer energieffektiva batterier.
The world’s strongest battery
Have a look inside the laboratory where the world's strongest battery is being made.
Hydrogen and fuel cells
Ultra-sensitive optical sensor can reduce hydrogen’s risks
A major challenge with hydrogen fueled vehicles is that the gas is explosive when mixed with air. For this reason, it is crucial to be able to detect hydrogen leaks as early as possible. Now researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have been involved in developing an optical sensor that can detect record low levels of hydrogen.
Ultra-sensitive optical sensor can reduce hydrogen’s risks
A new method for improved fuel cell vehicles
More efficient and longer-lasting fuel cells are essential for fuel cell-powered heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles to be an alternative to combustion fuelled counterparts. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed an innovative method to study and understand how parts of fuel cells degrade over time.
A new method for improved fuel cell vehiclesElectrification and transports
Propeller advance paves way for quiet, efficient electric aviation
Electrification is seen as having an important role to play in the fossil-free aviation of tomorrow. But electric aviation is battling a dilemma: the more energy-efficient an electric aircraft is, the noisier it gets. Now, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a propeller design optimisation method that paves the way for quiet, efficient electric aviation.
Major climate benefits with electric aircraft
Researchers at Chalmers show the climate benefits of electric airplanes through the world's first life cycle analysis.
How electric vehicle drivers can escape range anxiety
The solution may be found in the drivers' charging habits, rather than in the size and capacity of the batteries.
What is most important for e-mobility to succeed?
Watch the interview with Linda Olofsson, director of research centre Swedish Electromobility Centre, where Chalmers is a partner.
Career opportunities in electro mobility
Students design battery driven ferry for the archipelago
A concept for a ferry for the Gothenburg archipelago, where 190 people fly over the water at 30 knots using foil wings and batteries, resulting in significally lower energy consumption than that of today's ferries. This is the result of the work five Chalmers students did during the fall of 2023.
Chalmers' Formula Student team won historic victory
The Chalmers Formula Student team took a historic overall victory in driverless cars class in the competition in Germany. The road there was marked by a year of hard work to engineer a car, a crash in Hungary, and a hectic night to get things working again."As long as you have the will to fight, nothing can stop you", says student Alexandra Lund, one of the members of the Chalmers team.
Developing the future of electrical cars
How can electrification and new battery technology save the planet? Johanna Trillkott, who is at the forefront of this transition leads the way.
Sustainable electric power engineering and electromobility, MSc
The global consumption of electricity and electronic devices is constantly increasing and the way electricity is produced, transmitted, distributed, and consumed is undergoing a fundamental change. The growth of electric vehicles and renewable energy production in the coming decades will only further this development. In this master’s programme, you will gain deep technical competence and a sustainable mindset, preparing you for a dynamic and rewarding career in the electric power engineering industry. You will learn to design the electric power systems of the future with sustainability as a key focus, including wind and solar power or smart grids.
We need more engineers to meet future challenges
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At Chalmers University of Technology, there are several researches who can answer questions related to electro mobility
Swedish Electromobility Centre
Swedish Electromobility Centre is a research centre where Chalmers is a partner
Chalmers at EVS 38
On 15-18 June, the world's leading conference for electric transportation, the 38th International Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition, EVS 38, will take place in Gothenburg.