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Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride
As the price of fuel soared in Ethiopia earlier this year, Awgachew Seleshi decided to buy an electric car. That... Read more
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Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions
Japan is planning to build an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka, dubbed a "conveyor belt road" by... Read more
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Fueling greener aviation with hydrogen: Model explores electrification of regional and short-range turboprop aircraft
Despite ongoing efforts to curb CO2 emissions with electric and hybrid vehicles, other forms of transportation remain significant contributors of... Read more
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Autonomous truck company Aurora delays hauling freight without human drivers until April
Autonomous truck company Aurora Innovation says it won't start hauling freight without humans on board until April of next year,... Read more
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Placement strategy is key to getting most out of EV charging stations
Cornell engineers have come up with a solution to a tricky problem: where to install charging stations for electric vehicles... Read more
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Electrifying ships could be cost effective by 2035, study says
Retrofitting a portion of the US shipping fleet from internal combustion engines to battery-electric systems could significantly reduce greenhouse gas... Read more
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Energy consumption in train systems: A focus on temperature management
The drive system of a rail vehicle is the largest energy consumer in operation, followed by the systems for temperature... Read more
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Study finds GPS systems often mislead drivers
Blindly following GPS navigation can lead to difficult situations on the road. A research team has analyzed such incidents and... Read more
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Bird wings inspire new approach to flight safety
Taking inspiration from bird feathers, Princeton engineers have found that adding rows of flaps to a remote-controlled aircraft's wings improves... Read more
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New FAA rules clear path for air taxis, but aerospace engineer says technology isn't ready
Jaafar-El-Awady is a professor of mechanical engineering at the Whiting School of Engineering and director of its Engineering for Professionals... Read more
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Thailand and Indonesia lead Southeast Asia's EV shift
The automotive industry is changing as it charges up electric vehicles. In Southeast Asia, the leading vehicle-producing regions, Thailand and... Read more
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How sustainable are typical electric vehicle batteries?
A fully electric vehicle fleet is globally hailed as a transformative solution to slow climate change. But how green are... Read more
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Hybrid polymer network cathode may be key to low-cost, long-lasting renewable batteries for electric vehicles
Lithium-sulfur batteries have never lived up to their potential as the next generation of renewable batteries for electric vehicles and... Read more
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US regulator finalizes air taxi rules
US regulators on Tuesday finalized regulations for "powered lift" vehicles, opening the door for commercial air taxis.... Read more
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Advanced error model enhances urban vehicle navigation accuracy
In an advance for vehicle navigation, researchers have developed an advanced system that integrates Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Inertial... Read more