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New tech adds phone tracking to license plate readers, associating devices with identifiable cars
Imagine that you share a ride to work with the same colleague most mornings. As it passes by a license plate reader, the camera records the car, which can be linked through vehicle records to its registered owner. Beside ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Electric buses in cold climates: Optimizing operations is key, researchers say
A McGill University study recommends that cold-climate cities increase their electric bus fleets and expand charging capacity so vehicles can be charged slowly, a process that draws less power from the grid than fast charging.
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Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
The first — and only — person to break the sound barrier in a car hits the track in Utah this week with new wheels and his eye on another record.
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Thinking about trading your car in for an EV? Here's a compelling new reason to do it now
In recent months, American drivers have felt the pain of increased prices at the gas pump. There's some evidence that higher prices may be fueling interest in greener ways of getting around. Battery electric cars, more commonly ...
Aug 6, 2026
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New model shows small NY mobility hubs are cutting car trips and boosting transit, even with sparse data
Two pilot mobility hubs in New York's Capital District are nudging commuters out of their cars and onto buses, bikes and car-share vehicles, according to a new analysis from NYU Tandon's C2SMART transportation research center.
Aug 5, 2026
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Automotive
Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without manual controls like steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals as the rules start to catch up to the evolving technology.
Jul 31, 2026
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Dynamic pitch shifts in vehicle sounds could help pedestrians assess collision risk earlier
To improve pedestrian safety in urban areas, researchers are developing technologies that alert pedestrians to potential hazards via smartphones or earbuds. However, loud warning sounds and strong vibrations can induce stress, ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Computer Sciences
EAR-Sys could reduce airport computing delays by 14% during major disruptions
Airports could become better able to withstand major operational disruptions under a new computing system designed to keep digital services running during periods of intense pressure. Details are reported in the International ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Hybrid battery binder could improve EV range without changing existing production lines
A joint research team—led by Ki-Jae Kim, a professor in the Department of Energy Science and the Department of Future Energy Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), alongside Jang Wook Choi's research team from Seoul ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Automotive
Airbus completes record 24-hour flight with plane to be used by Qantas
A specially modified Airbus A350 plane touched down in France on Tuesday after a record 24-hour test flight from Australia, ahead of joining Qantas' fleet next year.
Jul 29, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Hidden battery flaw may shorten EV lifespans
As the need for sustainable electric vehicles grows, cobalt-free, high-nickel cathode batteries (such as manganese-coated nickel-core batteries) have emerged as one of the most promising technologies. These batteries increase ...
Jul 28, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Ultraprecise battery scan maps nanoscale electrode thickness variations to improve EV fire safety
A KAIST research team has developed a method capable of detecting minute variations in battery electrode thickness that can contribute to thermal runaway with a precision equivalent to approximately one ten-thousandth of ...
Jul 23, 2026
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Automotive
Airbus, Boeing fly in different directions at Farnborough
Airbus and Boeing presented differing outlooks for their commercial aircraft in coming years as the aviation sector gathered near London for this week's Farnborough airshow.
Jul 23, 2026
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Engineering
Exploring a smarter way to build climate-resilient roads
Every year from June to September, India experiences the monsoon season. While the visible heavy rainfall often takes the blame for many roads requiring repairs much sooner than expected, a far less visible yet critical force ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Engineering
Experienced captains vs. conventional AI: Setting a new course for autonomous ship navigation
Teaching an AI to navigate a ship is far more challenging than teaching it to drive a car. In busy waterways such as Japan's Seto Inland Sea, vessels must safely negotiate dense traffic, narrow channels, hundreds of islands ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Tracking a flight path to a green aviation future
Aviation is one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions, generating around 14% of transport emissions—second only to road transport. It is also one of the world's hardest-to-decarbonize industries. Unlike ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Automotive
Review: Lexus ES vs Mercedes CLA, an electric luxury sedan comparison
The Lexus ES and Mercedes-Benz CLA are two luxury sedans you might be familiar with. The ES is Lexus' comfort-oriented midsize sedan, while the CLA is a relatively affordable entry point to getting a new Mercedes. Notably, ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Security
Two million cars with anti-theft systems installed by dealers are at higher risk of theft
At least 2.2 million cars on the road today are vulnerable to an attack that allows thieves to lock and unlock doors and immobilize vehicle engines remotely via a Bluetooth connection, computer scientists at the University ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Automotive
AI tech proactively prevents subway door entrapment accidents
A research team led by Professor Jo Woon Chong of the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), in collaboration with researchers from KAIST and Texas Tech University in the United ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Dutch students unveil 'world-first' solar-powered ambulance
A Dutch student team on Tuesday unveiled what it believes to be the world's first solar-powered ambulance, which it hopes can bring much-needed medical care to the remotest parts of the globe.
Jul 21, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Chinese companies are taking over the EV market: What's behind their meteoric rise?
If producing electric vehicles (EVs) were an Olympic sport, China would dominate the medal podium. China now leads the world in the sale and export of EVs, a term encompassing everything from battery-powered cars to plug-in ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Automotive
Airbus pushes ahead with future single-aisle jet, hydrogen plane
With its extended, foldable "wing of tomorrow" unveiled Tuesday at the Farnborough Airshow, Airbus is moving closer to the 2030 launch of its new single-aisle aircraft, Bruno Fichefeux, head of future programs at Airbus, ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Automotive
Experts say stress behind the wheel can distract drivers and limit daily activities
West Virginia University researchers say driving anxiety, one of the most common phobias, is triggered by a variety of circumstances that can lead to panic attacks and avoidance of the open road during the summer travel season ...
Jul 21, 2026
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