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Distractions significantly delay remote drivers' reaction time

Distractions slow the reaction time of automated vehicle remote drivers by over five seconds, new research has shown.... Read more

Extremely fast battery charging technology could make EVs an easier choice for more consumers

Electric vehicles will now be able to go from zero battery power to an 80% charge thanks to researchers at... Read more

Awaiting Trump, US auto execs further temper EV push

US auto giants signaled Wednesday they could further slow the ramp-up of electric vehicle production as Detroit awaits the arrival... Read more

Could pedestrian crashes and their severity be estimated without using actual crash data?

Devising countermeasures for improving pedestrian safety, especially targeted measures for severe and non-severe crashes, is crucial for road authorities. However,... Read more

Closing the loop: A holistic approach to shared micromobility fleet development

As cities around the world continue to face rapid urbanization and changing demographics, the need for innovative urban transportation solutions... Read more

Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks—new report

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet-connected cars in Australia. It's yet another reason... Read more

GM opened a lab to prevent software bugs in new vehicles

General Motors Co. has developed a software-testing lab inside its Global Technical Center that it's replicating elsewhere, including in GM's... Read more

No wires needed: Quick and safe docking with automated mooring for autonomous ship

The Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) has successfully developed an advanced automated mooring system aimed at enhancing the... Read more

Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires

When Hector Xu was learning to fly a helicopter in college, he recalled having a few "nasty experiences" while trying... Read more

Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024,... Read more

Is a future with self-driving vehicles closer than we think? Researchers aim to find out

Transportation of the future may be closer than we think; however, a collaborative project between DriveOhio, the Department of Transportation... Read more

Seatbelt-integrated biosensor could reliably track the alertness and stress of pilots and drivers

Over the past decades, electronics and biomedical engineers have developed increasingly sophisticated biosensors, devices that can pick up biological signals... Read more

Paved or unpaved? Dataset can improve road surface data for transportation, safety and economic development

Road surface information plays an essential role across multiple sectors, influencing everything from transportation safety to economic growth and environmental... Read more

Report: Better, faster traffic analyses will speed new housing in NYC

A new report co-authored by a Cornell Tech expert offers technology strategies to do faster, more accurate transportation analysis in... Read more

Green flight paths could unlock sustainable aviation, research suggests

"Green flight paths" between key global locations could help to fast-track fully decarbonized aviation, according to research led by an... Read more