It’s the second day of a workshop hosted by the university’s Institute of Transportation Studies. Ward’s presentation includes news about recent advances at DOE regarding energy-efficient vehicles, ride-sharing, autonomous travel and other elements of a movement that is transforming the way we get around. For many members of the audience, the lithium-ion battery, one of the breakthrough innovations of our time, is at the heart of their work — from the electric cars and bikes they are designing to the devices that house their ride-sharing apps.

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