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Self-healing composite can make airplane, automobile and spacecraft components last for centuries
Researchers have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other applications—and can repair itself more than 1,000 times. The researchers estimate ...
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Automotive
Q&A: Will self-driving cars reduce traffic injuries? Researchers examine promising data
Driverless vehicles haven't yet taken to Canadian roads, but they've already rolled out in some other countries. Proponents say the technology will mean fewer accidents, while others have raised concerns about safety, liability ...
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Volvo Cars pauses battery factory after fruitless partner search
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars said Tuesday that it was pausing operations at a battery factory under construction, dismissing all 75 workers there, after failing to find a partner for the business.
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Electric vehicles could catch on in Africa sooner than expected
The number of vehicles in Africa is expected to double between now and 2050—faster than on any other continent. The question is not whether mobility will increase, but how. A new study led by researchers at ETH Zurich and ...
Jan 13, 2026
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Yes, those big touchscreens in cars are dangerous and buttons are coming back
In recent years, the way drivers interact with cars has fundamentally changed. Physical buttons have gradually disappeared from dashboards as more functions have been transferred to touchscreens.
Jan 13, 2026
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Automotive
Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California considers further regulations
Drivers for Lyft and Uber protested self-driving Waymo taxis in San Francisco on Friday, urging state regulators to exercise greater oversight of autonomous vehicles, given recent events in which the cars killed pets and ...
Jan 10, 2026
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Engineering
Neutrons dive deep to help protect US nuclear submarines
America's national security relies in part on the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered submarines, which can operate more than 800 feet below the ocean's surface. At such dark, unforgiving depths, the crew's survival depends on the ...
Jan 9, 2026
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Engineering
Laser cladding technology on track to improve railway repair
The University of Sheffield Rail Group hosted industry partners at British Steel on 7th November to see laser-clad field-demonstrations, which showed how additive manufacturing can repair railway infrastructure and provide ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Automotive
With some help from AI, your next move can be predicted
AI might know where you're going before you do. Researchers at Northeastern University used large language models, the kind of advanced artificial intelligence normally designed to process and generate language, to predict ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Hi Tech & Innovation
More efficient holographic solutions can enable smarter vehicle head-up displays
Imagine driving down a busy highway. You need to check your speed and navigation, but glancing down at the dashboard takes your eyes off the road for a critical second. This is where head-up displays (HUDs) come in, projecting ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Global aviation emissions could be halved through maximizing efficiency gains
A new study co-led by the University of Oxford has found that global aviation emissions could be reduced by 50–75% through combining three strategies to boost efficiency: flying only the most fuel-efficient aircraft, switching ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Automotive
AI helps pave the way for self-driving cars
Even if Elon Musk's dream of robotaxis for everyone is a long way off, sleek electric cars powered by artificial intelligence packed the Consumer Electronics Show, promising to liberate people from the tedium of driving.
Jan 7, 2026
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Automotive
At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions
In a vision of the near future shared at CES, a girl slides into the back seat of her parents' car and the cabin instantly comes alive. The vehicle recognizes her, knows it's her birthday and cues up her favorite song without ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Business
What will 2026 look like for the UK's electric vehicle market?
In the UK, as in many other countries, the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) has been rapid. Incentives, increased choice and some positive PR took the electric car sales to nearly 500,000 vehicles in 2025—around 24% ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers examine aviation's path to sustainability
Researchers from SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Sustainable Aerospace Energy Center (SAEC) have published a new study in the Journal of Air Transportation analyzing how the aviation sector is navigating its transition toward ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Uber shows off its robotaxi heading for San Francisco
Uber on Monday unveiled a custom robotaxi it is adding to its global ride-share platform, starting on the San Francisco home turf it shares with rival Waymo, owned by Google.
Jan 6, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
UK electric car sales hit record high in 2025: industry
All-electric vehicles accounted for nearly one quarter of new cars sold in the UK last year, a record high, industry data showed Tuesday, as Britain phases out combustion engines.
Jan 6, 2026
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Automotive
EV sales rebound in Germany as Chinese brands make inroads
Electric vehicle sales rebounded strongly in Germany in 2025, official data showed Tuesday, with Chinese manufacturers making inroads from a low base in the EU's largest economy despite tariffs.
Jan 6, 2026
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Consumer & Gadgets
Self-driving cars could prevent over 1 million road injuries across the US by 2035
Autonomous vehicles could dramatically reduce traffic accidents and injuries on U.S. roads. Drawing on historical data and current trends, a recent JAMA Surgery study projected that self-driving cars could prevent more than ...
Energy & Green Tech
Norway closes in on objective of 100% electric car sales
Norway came close to its objective of selling only zero-emission cars in 2025, with electric vehicles accounting for 95.9% of new registrations.
Jan 2, 2026
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Business
Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down ...
Jan 2, 2026
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Business
China's BYD logs record EV sales in 2025
Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles last year, a company statement showed Thursday, setting a new record for any firm globally.
Jan 1, 2026
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Low-cost gelators nearly double the performance of aircraft anti-icing fluids, finds new study
Tiny molecules already used to thicken everyday products like lotions and adhesives may soon help keep aircraft safe in icy conditions. These molecules, known as low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs), can self-assemble into ...
Automotive
Review: These are the best plug-in hybrids for under $55,000
If an electric car stirs your interest but the lifestyle changes sound daunting, consider a plug-in hybrid. A plug-in hybrid is simply a rechargeable hybrid, with a larger battery than a standard hybrid that enables a short ...
Dec 31, 2025
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