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EcoPRT will bridge the gap between NC State’s two campuses
Two faculty members from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering are creating a new transportation system that would link Centennial Campus with the University's main campus. The EcoPRT (ecological personal rapid transit) is an ultra-light and low-cost...
New Tech Promises to Boost Electric Vehicle Efficiency, Range
Researchers in NC State's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's FREEDM Systems Center have developed a new type of inverter device with greater efficiency in a smaller, lighter package - which should improve the fuel-efficiency and range of hybrid and...
Lightweight Wearable Tech Efficiently Converts Body Heat to Electricity
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new design for harvesting body heat and converting it into electricity for use in wearable electronics. The experimental prototypes are lightweight, conform to the shape of the body, and can generate far...