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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

Airlines cancel flights after volcanic eruptions. An aviation expert explains why that's a good thing

At least three airlines cancelled flights between Australia and Bali this week after a volcano eruption in eastern Indonesia spewed... Read more

Detecting battery failures more quickly to improve safety of electric vehicles

Batteries in electric vehicles can fail quickly, sometimes catching fire without much warning. Sandia National Laboratories is working to detect... Read more

Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles

Waymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in... Read more