Autos

Distractions slow the reaction time of automated vehicle remote drivers by over five seconds, new research has shown.This article was originally published here

Electric vehicles will now be able to go from zero battery power to an 80% charge thanks to researchers at the University of Waterloo who made a breakthrough in lithium-ion battery design to enable this […]

US auto giants signaled Wednesday they could further slow the ramp-up of electric vehicle production as Detroit awaits the arrival of a Trump administration eager to reverse key Biden climate initiatives.This article was originally published […]

Devising countermeasures for improving pedestrian safety, especially targeted measures for severe and non-severe crashes, is crucial for road authorities. However, such efforts predominantly rely on police-reported crash data, facing obvious and ethical issues and hindering […]

As cities around the world continue to face rapid urbanization and changing demographics, the need for innovative urban transportation solutions has become more urgent. Shared micromobility systems, including bicycle and scooter-sharing programs, are emerging as […]

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet-connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws.This article was originally published here

General Motors Co. has developed a software-testing lab inside its Global Technical Center that it’s replicating elsewhere, including in GM’s Silicon Valley office, to prevent bugs from entering new vehicles and affecting customers.This article was […]

The Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) has successfully developed an advanced automated mooring system aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of docking operations for autonomous vessels. Designed to overcome the limitations of […]

When Hector Xu was learning to fly a helicopter in college, he recalled having a few “nasty experiences” while trying to navigate at night.This article was originally published here

Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads and bridges. It also caused dozens of […]