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Don't change lanes—the math of holiday traffic jams
Millions of people will take to the roads this holiday season, only to end up spending frustrating hours sitting in traffic jams. Congestion costs drivers time, fuel and patience—while also increasing pollution and placing ...
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NASA study points to smoother air taxi rides
No one wants to get into an uncomfortable aircraft. NASA research could help the emerging industry of air taxis—small, vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft meant for short trips—understand the relationship between comfort ...
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Customized EV charging targets could lower EU energy costs by 2050, model finds
Researchers from Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands) have developed a European energy system model that pits two technologies against each other—future unidirectional smart charging (V1G) and vehicle-to-grid ...
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Self-driving cars: Near-miss driving data can expedite AV algorithm training
The safety performance of autonomous vehicle (AV) algorithms is boosted by 90% using simulation data that better incorporates near-miss incidents with outright failures, according to new research led by University of Michigan ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Turning fly ash waste into greener tire rubber
Tires are essential to modern transport, but their production and use raise environmental concerns. One important issue is zinc oxide, a common activator used in rubber vulcanization. Zinc oxide helps rubber form the crosslinked ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Automotive
Man nearly sucked out of 'detached' window on Ryanair flight
A man was nearly sucked out of the window of a Ryanair flight when it "detached" midair en route to Germany, with other passengers pulling him back inside, witnesses and officials said Friday.
Jul 11, 2026
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Automotive
New motor drive design reduces heat, wear in high-power systems
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) National Transportation Research Center have developed a novel electric motor drive design that meets the performance demands of aircraft, ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Engineering
New autonomous monitor prevents drone crashes in real time
A University of Houston engineer has built a new safety monitoring system for the operation of quadrotor drones that can keep them on course and out of danger in real time.
Jul 7, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Electric propulsion is not always the answer for small vessels, according to researcher
As shipping faces growing pressure to cut greenhouse gas emissions, new doctoral research from Tallinn University of Technology shows that the cleanest solution for small vessels is not one-size-fits-all. Instead, the best ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Automotive
Researchers discover a smarter way to solve vehicle routing problems using adaptive swarm learning
Combinatorial optimization problems are often encountered in real-world applications, including logistics, scheduling and network design. These problems involve finding the best possible solution from a finite set of discrete ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
PTFE-free dry battery electrode could speed EV charging and extend range
A research team led by Jihee Yoon of the Advanced Materials Research Division (Korea Institute of Materials Science; KIMS), in collaboration with a team led by Insung Hwang of Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), ...
Jul 5, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Electric car analysis reveals moral case for accelerating green transition
Recently, it has been argued that a rapid transition is unjust—particularly because of concerns about mining critical minerals, including for EVs. Specific concerns have been raised about deaths among artisanal and small-scale ...
Jul 3, 2026
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Automotive
100 days on Queensland roads reveal 500 self-driving car safety-critical mistakes
In March, Jensen Huang, chief executive of computer chip giant NVIDIA, declared the "ChatGPT moment" for self-driving cars had arrived. In Australia, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is already available on public roads. ...
Jul 3, 2026
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Automotive
India takes down battery apps after stalled e-rickshaw rides
Indian officials said Friday they had taken down two smartphone apps following reports that some e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down, exploiting a security gap in the budget vehicles.
Jul 3, 2026
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Automotive
Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations
Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the U.S.-Iran war.
Jul 2, 2026
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Business
Airlines maintain flight frequencies despite increased competition from high-speed rail
The liberalization of the high-speed rail market in Spain in 2020 led to an increase in passenger numbers compared with its competitor, air travel. Airlines responded to this increased competition by reducing seat capacity ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Automotive
Inside Houston's real-time strategy for managing World Cup traffic
Houston has already felt the first wave of World Cup traffic. Now, with a high-stakes July 4 match approaching, officials are prepared to keep the city moving, using real-time data, adaptive signals and other tools developed ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Spent EV batteries get second life as higher-performance battery material
A new approach to battery recycling could turn today's electric vehicle waste into the building blocks of tomorrow's higher-performing batteries. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an environmentally ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Smarter diagnostics could extend the lives of silicon EV batteries
Electric vehicle batteries could last twice as long, preventing costly replacement, with a new approach to heating and cooling the batteries, according to a study led by University of Michigan Engineering. The system is designed ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Hardware
Plane battery fire tests back 100 Wh limit for carry-on devices
Lithium-ion batteries in personal electronic devices (PEDs) such as laptops, smartphones, powerbanks and electronic cigarettes can pose a serious safety risk in air travel. Damaged or overheated batteries can combust or explode. ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Automotive
Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, a $30,000 EV comparison
Many new electric vehicles are prohibitively expensive for car shoppers. But there are a few relatively low-cost options that provide plenty of usable range and utility. One great example is the Nissan Leaf. Originally debuting ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Physical pressure could make EV batteries last twice as long and reduce environmental impact
The key to making longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries may not be specialized materials or new chemistry, but simple physical pressure, according to new research.
Jun 30, 2026
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Consumer & Gadgets
New smart bicycle can tell when riders mean to turn—and when they may be falling
Two-wheeled vehicles with conventional stability-control systems must lean to change direction, making it difficult for rider-assistance systems to determine whether a rider is intentionally cornering or experiencing instability ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Retrofitting diesel buses for electricity instead of replacing them
One of our biggest "to-dos" on the path to net-zero is transportation. Electric vehicles are replacing internal combustion engines; public transit is expected to grow, while private vehicle use is likely to decrease. Buses ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Automotive
Ride-share group BlaBlaCar taps AI for 20-country expansion
French ride-sharing and travel site BlaBlaCar said Tuesday that it would push into 20 new countries—double the current number—thanks to the scaling opportunities provided by AI.
Jun 30, 2026
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