Applied Research and Mobility Intelligence
The GNEM Think Tank is the applied research and strategy platform of the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM) at the University of Georgia.
Focused on electric and future mobility systems, the Think Tank helps public- and private-sector stakeholders navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, workforce development, and emerging technology.
GNEM’s Think Tank is intentionally designed to complement, not duplicate, existing academic and policy efforts across the University of Georgia and broader statewide and Southeast Battery Belt ecosystem. Its focus centers specifically on translational research, applied analysis, industry-informed implementation strategies, and mobility systems coordination.
A core part of the Think Tank’s mission is translating complex technical, operational, and market developments into digestible, evidence-based insights for industry, government, communities, and the broader public.
Our Approach
GNEM operates as both an industry consortium and a future mobility think tank.
This model allows GNEM to:
- Co-develop research agendas with industry and public-sector partners
- Align research with real-world deployment needs
- Translate multidisciplinary research into actionable insights
- Bridge academic research with applied implementation
- Support collaboration across industry, government, utilities, workforce partners, and communities
UGA and GNEM serve as a neutral, credible, and cross-sector platform providing academic rigor, convening power, workforce engagement, and applied research translation.
What We Do
The Think Tank develops applied research, technical resources, and strategic tools that support real-world mobility deployment and decision-making.
Areas of focus include:
- Charging infrastructure and energy systems
- EV and future mobility market analysis
- Workforce and talent development
- Advanced manufacturing and supply chains
- Future mobility technologies and deployment
- Safety, resilience, and operational readiness
- Regional coordination and implementation strategy
Our work includes:
- White papers and technical briefs
- Infrastructure roadmaps and operational analysis
- Mobility intelligence and decision-support tools
- Industry-informed research translation
- Workshops, convenings, and applied research initiatives
Why It Matters
Georgia and the broader Southeast Battery Belt have emerged as major hubs for electric mobility and advanced manufacturing investment.
As the industry scales, the challenge is increasingly shifting from proving that the technology works to managing the systems surrounding it: infrastructure deployment, workforce readiness, supply chain coordination, consumer adoption, grid readiness, and long-term implementation.
The GNEM Think Tank exists to help stakeholders navigate that complexity through applied research, mobility intelligence, and cross-sector collaboration.
Looking Ahead
The future of mobility will not be shaped by technology alone.
It will be shaped by how effectively industries, institutions, governments, and communities coordinate around large-scale implementation.
GNEM and the GNEM Think Tank exists to support navigating that transition through applied research, translational insight, and systems-level collaboration.
