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Through smartphone apps, AI can close road assessment gap
Dodging potholes is a familiar routine for drivers. But, behind every bump and crack in the pavement is a bigger issue: many communities lack the tools and data they need to maintain their roads effectively. Traditional pavement ...
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Stellantis pulls plug on hydrogen fuel cell vans
Jeep-maker Stellantis said Wednesday it was pulling the plug on plans to build light vans using hydrogen fuel cells, saying it saw no prospects for it to be commercially viable.
Jul 16, 2025
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China's Baidu to deploy driverless cars on Uber
Chinese internet giant Baidu plans to launch its driverless cars on ride-hailing app Uber in Asia and the Middle East this year, the two companies said on Tuesday.
Jul 15, 2025
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Tesla marks India entry with first showroom
Tesla unveiled its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking its entry into the world's most populous country, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company seeks new customers amid sagging sales in the United States and Europe.
Jul 15, 2025
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Automotive
Skidding Nissan to halt production at Japanese plant
Struggling auto giant Nissan said Tuesday it will stop production at its plant at Oppama in Japan at the end of its 2027 fiscal year.
Jul 15, 2025
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Automotive
X-59 model tested in Japanese supersonic wind tunnel
Researchers from NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) recently tested a scale model of the X-59 experimental aircraft in a supersonic wind tunnel located in Chofu, Japan, to assess the noise audible underneath ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Automotive
What the 'black box' can tell us about plane crashes
A preliminary finding into last month's Air India plane crash has suggested the aircraft's fuel control switches were turned off, starving the engines of fuel and causing a loss of engine thrust shortly after takeoff.
Jul 12, 2025
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Automotive
Driving assistance systems could backfire: Some warning alerts can lead to more hazardous driving
In recent years, every new car driver has been getting used to bells and beeps. As automakers try to make cars safer, they've introduced increasingly sophisticated driving assistance systems, to warn a driver when they're ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Automotive
High acceptance and potential of autonomous shuttles as an opportunity for local public transport
Transportation experts at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated that autonomous shuttles offer great potential for public transport, enabling completely new and flexible services, especially in suburban ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Automotive
Volkswagen halts electric minivan exports to the United States
German auto giant Volkswagen said Thursday it had suspended deliveries of its electric minivan ID. Buzz due to a technical issue amid reports the decision was influenced by costly US tariffs on cars.
Jul 10, 2025
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Automotive
Tesla announces November annual meeting under pressure from shareholders
Tesla has scheduled an annual shareholders meeting for November, one day after the electric vehicle company came under pressure from major shareholders to do so.
Jul 10, 2025
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Engineering
High-temperature shape memory alloys could boost fighter jet efficiency and performance
In aerospace applications, high-temperature shape memory alloys (HTSMAs)—materials capable of remembering and returning to their original shapes after heating—are often constrained by high costs since they rely on expensive ...
Jul 9, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Beyond flights: Airports could bolster grid security and adaptability
Between fleets of rental vehicles and ground support equipment, electricity demand at U.S. airports might quintuple in the next 20 years.
Jul 9, 2025
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Automotive
Volkswagen US deliveries fall as Trump tariffs bite
Europe's largest automaker Volkswagen said Wednesday that sales into the United States had taken a hit, underscoring the impact of President Donald Trump's drastic trade measures.
Jul 9, 2025
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Automotive
AI designs new underwater gliders with shapes inspired by marine animals
Marine scientists have long marveled at how animals like fish and seals swim so efficiently despite having different shapes. Their bodies are optimized for efficient aquatic navigation (or hydrodynamics), so they can exert ...
Jul 4, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Study finds EU hydrogen station rollout may cause millions in annual losses
As hydrogen infrastructure is rolled out in the EU, refueling stations must be distributed according to the same principle in all countries. But now a study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden points to shortcomings ...
Jul 4, 2025
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Automotive
Hertz customer hit with $440 charge after AI inspection at Atlanta airport
Within a few months of Hertz announcing the launch of artificial intelligence for vehicle inspections, starting at the Atlanta airport, the car rental company is facing some backlash after a customer reported getting hit ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
What to know about buying electric vehicles after the federal tax incentives end
The massive tax and spending cut bill that Congress passed Thursday ends federal tax incentives for electric vehicles.
Jul 3, 2025
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Automotive
Shifting UK car exhausts to the right could dramatically cut roadside air pollution
Harmful air pollutants on U.K. pavements generated by diesel cars could be slashed by a third if car exhausts were positioned on the right, according to a new study published in ACS ES&T Air.
Jul 2, 2025
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Automotive
Tesla reports lower car sales, extending slump
Tesla reported another hefty drop in auto sales Wednesday, extending a difficult period amid intensifying electric vehicle competition and backlash over CEO Elon Musk's political activities.
Jul 2, 2025
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Automotive
Big automakers report US sales jump on pre-tariff consumer surge
Several leading automakers including Detroit giants General Motors and Ford reported increased US car sales in the second quarter on Tuesday as consumers fast-forwarded purchases ahead of US tariffs.
Jul 2, 2025
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Automotive
Ford recalls more than 200,000 vehicles over malfunctioning rearview camera
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles because a software defect can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Jul 2, 2025
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Robotics
First operational drone traffic management system aims to prevent midair collisions
The drone industry has landed after a long flight to the implementation of drone traffic management.
Jun 30, 2025
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Engineering
Here's a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier: Ban left turns at intersections
More than 60% of traffic collisions at intersections involve left turns. Some U.S. cities—including San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Birmingham, Alabama—are restricting left turns.
Jun 30, 2025
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