Autonomous vehicles could potentially cut Dallas-Fort Worth congestion
Driverless cars could ease commutes in Dallas-Fort Worth, a new study led by SMU suggests.
Jun 25, 2026
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Batteries and fuel cells would overhaul emissions from semis and other heavy vehicles
Although electrified versions of vans, buses and semis cost more upfront on average than their diesel-powered counterparts, the overall calculus behind adopting greener vehicles is currently in flux.
Jun 25, 2026
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New bacteria-based cooling material could help electronics and EV batteries run cooler
Next-generation electronic devices like newer computers and other high-power devices require more energy to run. When they are working hard, the intense heat they generate can limit their performance and reliability. That's ...
Jun 24, 2026
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First global rules adopted for self-driving cars: UN
The first global regulations for fully autonomous vehicles were adopted Wednesday, a U.N. agency said, establishing uniform international safety requirements that could pave the way for larger-scale rollouts of self-driving ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Engineering
How landing pad design could reduce noise for futuristic vertical air taxis
Perforated landing pads could significantly reduce the noise of delivery drones and electric aircraft during takeoff and landing, new research by the University of Bristol has found. As electric air taxis move from the realm ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Electric trucks closer to 'tipping point' than many realize—and cities can lead the way
Cities hold the key to accelerating the transition to electric freight and boosting energy security, new analysis from C40 Cities, University of Exeter and Arup reveals.
Jun 24, 2026
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Business
China's EV boom shifts power emissions to poorer cities, limiting climate gains
The carbon-reduction benefits of electric vehicles vary across cities in China, as richer cities can transfer much of their carbon emissions from power generation to less developed cities, burdening them with additional costs, ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings
Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used by Emirates and Qantas.
Jun 24, 2026
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Robotics
Smart drones, safe skies: Student's system tests and coordinates drone fleets
Autonomous drones could deliver packages, inspect bridges and skyscrapers, monitor emergencies like wildfires and, eventually, ferry people. But the airspace still lacks the testing and coordination infrastructure needed ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Food waste can become jet fuel through simpler refining and 50-50 blending
The aviation industry accounts for a large portion of global greenhouse gas emissions. Biobased, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can mitigate climate impacts, but transitioning to SAF faces critical supply chain constraints. ...
Jun 22, 2026
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