Automotive news
UK town motors on as historic Vauxhall plant to shut
At regular intervals, vehicle transporters exited the front gates of the historic Vauxhall plant in the English town of Luton, loaded with white electric vans straight off the assembly line.
Mar 27, 2025
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Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream
Elon Musk's controversial political views and actions have sparked an exodus from X (formerly Twitter), his social media platform, and mass protests against his car company, Tesla. Dealerships in the US and beyond have experienced ...
Mar 26, 2025
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Nissan's new CEO says the Japanese automaker will move faster to achieve a turnaround
The chief-executive-to-be at money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is determined to speed up decision-making to come up with models that say Nissan—and really sell.
Mar 26, 2025
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Automotive
AI camera tech promises affordable self-driving cars
AI-powered camera technology developed by Australian Catholic University will enable cars to react faster than an Olympic sprinter, see in 3D, and make autonomous driving safer and more affordable.
Mar 25, 2025
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Engineering
New geometric design of material provides safer bicycle helmet
By using new geometric shapes in shock-absorbing material, researchers at the Universities of Gothenburg and Isfahan have developed a bicycle helmet that provides better protection against head injuries. The material absorbs ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Business
Tesla sales sink by nearly half in Europe
Tesla sales plunged in the European Union in the first two months of the year, auto industry figures showed Tuesday, as Elon Musk's politics and aging models may be turning consumers away.
Mar 25, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
E-scooter crashes mainly caused by reckless driving, study shows
Crashes on electric scooters are mostly due to the behavior of the riders, with one-handed steering and riding in a group being some of the largest risk factors. Researchers are also concerned about riders who deliberately ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Automotive
Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to Washington in 2026
Waymo on Tuesday added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service's steadily expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year until they can take a driverless ride around the nation's ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Engineering
Researchers using lidar and AI to advance transportation engineering and safety
University of Missouri researchers are using advanced technology to enhance the safety of the nation's roads. This approach, focused on the most vulnerable road users—pedestrians and cyclists—could be used to help improve ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Business
Chinese EV giant BYD surpasses rival Tesla with record 2024 revenue
Chinese carmaker BYD saw a surge in revenue last year, a stock filing showed Monday, surpassing the $100 billion mark and beating rival Tesla as the electric vehicle giant accelerates its overseas expansion.
Mar 24, 2025
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Robotics
The search for missing plane MH370 is back on: An underwater robotics expert explains what's involved
More than 11 years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Malaysian government has approved a new search for the missing debris of the aircraft.
Mar 22, 2025
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Automotive
Jaguar looks to woo younger, richer drivers with $160,000 Type 00
Jaguar's ambition to seduce younger, richer drivers was on full display in Paris with a presentation of its newest prototype, the Type 00, which promises all-electric luxury... at a steep price.
Mar 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Solar-powered reactor shows potential for creating jet fuel with net-zero carbon emissions
Increasing energy demands and problems associated with burning fossil fuels have heightened interest in more sustainable energy sources, such as sunlight. But there are still areas where carbon-based fuel remains the standard, ...
Mar 21, 2025
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Automotive
Electric scooter schemes reduce bicycle collisions by 20%, study suggests
Electric scooter schemes appear to reduce the risk of bicycle collisions by around 20%, according to a University of Bristol-led study. The research is published in Injury Prevention.
Mar 21, 2025
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Automotive
Chinese electric car maker BYD aims for Europe boost
Chinese carmaker BYD on Thursday vowed to conquer Europe with a new compact electric model and super-fast charging capability to rival continental brands.
Mar 21, 2025
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Business
EU tariffs not a deterrent, says Chinese EV maker XPeng
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng said Friday that European Union tariffs on EVs made in China have had a "large economic impact" but will not deter the firm's plans to tap European markets.
Mar 21, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Hydrogen-powered boats offer climate-friendly alternative to road transport
Cargo transport is responsible for an enormous carbon footprint. Between 2010 and 2018, the transport sector generated about 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. To address this problem, experts are looking for alternative, ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Automotive
Embattled Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over risk of panel detachment
Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks because of a defect that can lead an exterior panel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a safety notice reviewed Thursday by AFP.
Mar 20, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Boosting the efficiency of sustainable aviation fuel production
Fuels like kerosene can be produced in a climate-friendly way from CO2, water and green electricity using power-to-liquid processes. Researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have already demonstrated this ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Software
How NASA's 'autonomy choreography' will impact advanced technologies
Imagine your car is in conversation with other traffic and road signals as you travel. Those conversations help your car anticipate actions you can't see: the sudden slowing of a truck as it begins to turn ahead of you, or ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
China's BYD launches EV charging system it says works nearly as fast as a fill up
China's energy and auto giant BYD has announced an ultra fast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at the pumps.
Mar 18, 2025
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Engineering
T-38 Talon jets receive help addressing critical aging aircraft issue causing cracks
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) collaborated with the U.S. Air Force to ensure fleet safety after a large crack was unexpectedly found near the cockpit of a T-38 Talon. A new study describes how SwRI's risk and damage ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Indian car manufacturers need to prepare for a rise in electric vehicles
Widespread adoption of electric vehicles poses a financial risk to India's leading automotive firms unless they can adapt to the change.
Mar 18, 2025
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