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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 why we need urgent reform of privacy laws.
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Automotive
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, such efforts predominantly rely on police-reported crash ...
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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 Silicon Valley office, to prevent bugs from entering new vehicles and affecting ...
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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 of a Trump administration eager to reverse key Biden climate initiatives.
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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 has become more urgent. Shared micromobility systems, including bicycle and ...
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Engineering
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 safety and efficiency of docking operations for autonomous vessels. Designed to overcome ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
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, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads and bridges. It also caused ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Automotive
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 and Ohio University is finding just how close we may actually be to autonomous ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Electronics & Semiconductors
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 from human users. These sensors, which are generally embedded in ...
Energy & Green Tech
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 international team based at Heriot-Watt University in the United Kingdom and the American ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Automotive
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 sustainability. Knowing whether a road is paved or unpaved can ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Automotive
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 New York City and streamline approvals for housing development there. The report aims to ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Business
Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?
In late October 2024, Volkswagen's works council announced that the group's management was considering closing three factories in Germany, which would lead to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs, as well as a general reduction ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Automotive
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 a vast plume of volcanic ash into the air.
Nov 13, 2024
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Business
Thirty years on from its first paying passengers, Eurostar now has a fresh chance to hit its potential
Three decades ago, the first Eurostar train carrying paying passengers set off from London's Waterloo station for Paris. While many of the headlines on November 14 1994 focused on the historic journey, others speculated about ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Hi Tech & Innovation
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 the evolution of self-driving car technology since the company began as a secret project at Google 15 ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
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 these failures early and provide sufficient warning time to vehicle occupants.
Nov 12, 2024
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Business
NYC's ride-hailing fee failed to ease Manhattan traffic, study reveals
New York City's 2019 ride-hailing surcharge cut overall taxi and ride-share trips by 11% in Manhattan but failed to reduce traffic congestion, a key goal of the policy, according to a new NYU Tandon School of Engineering ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Security
AI-based authentication scheme can safeguard vehicles from cyber threats
Scientists claim to have developed an artificial intelligence tool to consolidate the privacy of vehicles and their drivers.
Nov 11, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Making jet engines fit for the hydrogen age
Europe is preparing for climate-neutral flight powered by sustainably produced hydrogen. Last year, the EU launched a project to support industry and universities in the development of a hydrogen-powered medium-haul aircraft. ...
Nov 8, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Research on zero-emission heavy-duty trucking underscores the need for cross-sector collaboration
As a major contributor to global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the transportation sector has immense potential to advance decarbonization. However, a zero-emissions global supply chain requires re-imagining reliance on ...
Nov 8, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Electric vehicles in Africa: What's needed to grow the sector
In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle emissions also contribute to global warming.
Nov 7, 2024
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Automotive
Scientists unveil strategies to make self-driven vehicles more passenger-friendly
The integration of automated vehicles promises several benefits for urban mobility, including increased safety, reduced traffic congestion, and enhanced accessibility. Automated vehicles also enable drivers to engage in non-driving ...
Nov 6, 2024
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Engineering
X-59 experimental aircraft fires up its engine for first time on its way to takeoff
NASA's Quesst mission marked a major milestone with the start of tests on the engine that will power the quiet supersonic X-59 experimental aircraft.
Nov 6, 2024
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