CU-ICAR Archive


Dale Earnhardt Inc. announces scholarship winner

Clemson University’s first Motorsports Innovation Partner, Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) has announced its annual undergraduate scholarship winner.

[Published: May 13, 2008]


U.S. Green Building Council recognizes CU-ICAR’S Collaboration 3 (Timken) building for sustainability excellence

The Furman Co., Development LLC, Pazdan-Smith Group Architects and The Harper Corp. have been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Core and Shell Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the Collaboration 3 building at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville.

[Published: May 02, 2008]


AT&T, Clemson University celebrate CU-ICAR collaboration

Clemson University Tuesday announced a multi-year collaboration with AT&T at the Greenville-based Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research. The partnership represents an investment by AT&T Inc. of more than $2.4 million in the unique research campus since its inception in 2003.

[Published: March 25, 2008]


CU-ICAR partners with first Asian OEM: Mazda

The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research Wednesday announced Mazda North American Operations, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., will be the first Asian Original Equipment Manufacturer to partner with CU-ICAR.

[Published: March 19, 2008]


National Academy of Sciences invites Clemson president to address international symposium, share CU-ICAR story

Clemson University President James Barker delivered the keynote address Thursday at a Washington, D.C., symposium organized by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences with the Association of University Research Parks.

[Published: March 13, 2008]


CU-ICAR announces partnership with INTEC

The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research Friday announced INTEC U.S. Inc., a German software company headquartered in Munich, has selected the CU-ICAR campus as headquarters for its first U.S. presence. A technology leader in software for the automotive industry, INTEC will provide multi-body and real-time simulation software to CU-ICAR graduate students and professors.

[Published: February 01, 2008]


CU-ICAR, Bon Secours St. Francis driving the future with good health

Those who work and study at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) campus in Greenville will be working from a position of physical strength as well as economic and academic strength, thanks to a $500,000 investment by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System.

[Published: January 18, 2008]


The South Financial Group Foundation investment to fund CU-ICAR gallery

A $1.5-million investment by Carolina First, through The South Financial Group Foundation, will provide a unique gallery setting in the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) for the public display of international automotive visual arts, innovative research initiatives and other exhibits. The Carolina First Gallery will also serve as a focal point for welcoming and entertaining guests and will provide a space for events and announcements.

[Published: September 20, 2007]


Spartanburg Community College announces collaboration with CU-ICAR Partnership Office

Spartanburg Community College (SCC) Wednesday announced a new, collaborative agreement with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) Partnership Office that will offer potential economic benefit to the residents of Spartanburg County.

[Published: September 14, 2007]


Southeast U.S. Automotive Research Initiative Unveiled

Seven of the Southeast’s most prominent universities, along with the National Transportation Research Center Inc. (NTRCI), the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Wednesday launched the Automotive Research Alliance (ARA).

[Published: May 17, 2007]


Retired BMW executive joins CU-ICAR team

The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) has named Carl Flesher as director of global business development. His responsibilities will include marketing the CU-ICAR program and developing its research-partner relationships and industry contacts.

[Published: April 19, 2007]


Clemson University presents endowed chair medallions

Clemson University today presented Endowed Chair Medallions to Todd H. Hubing, holder of the Michelin Endowed Chair in Vehicular Electronic Systems Integration and faculty member of the department of electrical and computer engineering, and to John C. Ziegert, holder of the Timken Endowed Chair in Automotive Design and Development and faculty member of the department of mechanical engineering.

[Published: April 13, 2007]


Ford VP to Present Business Plan to Upstate Leaders

The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) and the Upstate Alliance will welcome an official of the Ford Motor Company to the Upstate Tuesday, Jan. 23.

[Published: January 18, 2007]