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Energy & Green Tech

Electric vehicle batteries can last almost 40% longer in the real world than in lab tests

When we see "tested under laboratory conditions," we often assume real-world conditions will lead to faster degradation of a product.

Automotive

Nissan shares fall as reports say Honda merger talks off

Nissan shares plunged on Wednesday as reports said the struggling Japanese carmaker was walking away from merger talks with rival Honda.

Automotive

Ferrari races to another record-breaking year, e-model set for Oct. 9

Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari posted another set of record results on Tuesday, with net profit surging to more than 1.5 billion euros last year.

Hi Tech & Innovation

AI-powered self-healing asphalt: A step toward sustainable net-zero roads

Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), could offer a promising solution to the UK's pothole problem, which is estimated to cost £143.5 million a year.

Engineering

Simulator characterizes air pollution in aircraft cabins

"Fume events" occur when fluids such as engine oil or hydraulic fluid contaminate the air inside an airplane cabin via the "bleed air" used for air supply and conditioning. Measurements taken in flight do not allow for determination ...

Energy & Green Tech

Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars

Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalled number in the world and close to the country's goal of selling only zero-emission vehicles as of this year.

Energy & Green Tech

Improving the range of electric vehicles using aluminum

There are many electric vehicles in Norway, and each contains many electrical conductors. These electrical conductors contribute significantly to the overall weight of the vehicles.

Automotive

E-mobility: AI system accelerates the development of powertrains

The development of vehicle components is a lengthy and therefore very costly process. Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have developed a method that can shorten the development phase of the powertrain ...

Automotive

EU vows 'action plan' for beleaguered auto sector

The EU promised Thursday an "action plan" to help the bloc's beleaguered auto sector as it faces mounting pressure to ease green targets for an industry beset by Chinese competition.

Business

UK car sector fears for Trump tariffs as output falls

Britain's vehicle production slid below one million units last year as the sector transitions to electric cars, an industry body said Thursday as it warned over US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

Energy & Green Tech

Electric vehicles in Africa: What's needed to grow the sector

In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle emissions also contribute to global warming.

Robotics

AI-powered drowning prevention system enhances water safety

Researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a high-tech drowning prevention and rescue system and introduced it to a scenic water area in Central China's Henan ...

Energy & Green Tech

Norway speeds ahead of EU in race for fossil-free roads

On the quiet streets of an Oslo suburb, electric vehicles are parked in nearly every other driveway as Norway speeds towards its goal of becoming the first country free of fossil fuel-powered cars.

Energy & Green Tech

Electrifying ships could be cost effective by 2035, study says

Retrofitting a portion of the US shipping fleet from internal combustion engines to battery-electric systems could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be largely cost effective by 2035, according to a new study ...

Computer Sciences

Study finds GPS systems often mislead drivers

Blindly following GPS navigation can lead to difficult situations on the road. A research team has analyzed such incidents and is in favor of delegating more personal responsibility to drivers.

Engineering

Bird wings inspire new approach to flight safety

Taking inspiration from bird feathers, Princeton engineers have found that adding rows of flaps to a remote-controlled aircraft's wings improves flight performance and helps prevent stalling, a condition that can jeopardize ...

Energy & Green Tech

Thailand and Indonesia lead Southeast Asia's EV shift

The automotive industry is changing as it charges up electric vehicles. In Southeast Asia, the leading vehicle-producing regions, Thailand and Indonesia, are embracing this gear shift and developing new strategies to maintain ...