Transportation Center

EPFL Transportation Center acts as the interface between EPFL and the outside world for all topics related to transport and mobility of people and goods.

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Build a research project

The Transportation Centre will help you to carry out a research or study thanks to the unique skills and expertise of EPFL scientists.

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Bringing professionals together

We can organise a conference or seminar with experts on a theme related to transport and mobility.

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Train your teams

We offer tailor-made training with our experts, to keep your knowledge up to date in rapidly evolving fields.

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The test track – 40 m in diameter and 120 m long – is a first in Europe. © Murielle Gerber/EPFL

EPFL now has its own Hyperloop test track

Research

Engineers at EPFL’s DESL lab, working in association with EPFL spin-off Swisspod, have built a Hyperloop test track on the Lausanne campus. They will use the loop – a large vacuum tube for ultra-high-speed travel – to test a linear induction motor. The research is being funded by an Innosuisse grant.

Being able to get around other than by car is sometimes a luxury. © iStock

Some urban commuters have no choice but to take their car

Research

An EPFL study shows that suburban commuters do not necessarily take environmental concerns into account when deciding whether to use their car. Many car commuters – especially those with hectic schedules – feel they have no other choice. That’s especially true when it comes to working mothers.

© 2021 EPFL Swiss Solar Boat, baptisé "Dahu"

Swiss Solar Boat competes with a revolutionary design

Education

The Swiss Solar Boat is the first solar-powered boat designed entirely by EPFL students. Modeled after a Polynesian canoe, it will compete in the upcoming Monaco Solar & Energy Boat Challenge and, for the first time, have a pilot on bord.

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TRACE is an interdisciplinary centre under the EPFL Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs (VPA).

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