Electric vehicles: What to know if you're considering an EV
Soaring petrol prices are once again making many Australians think seriously about switching to an electric vehicle.
Mar 18, 2026
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NASA's X-59 prepares for second flight
NASA's X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight testing in 2026. Over the coming months, NASA will take the quiet supersonic jet faster and higher, while ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Automotive
Small 'edge' computer could help self-driving cars operate in rural areas
As self-driving cars begin operating in cities, a question remains about how to make them work in rural areas with limited telecommunications infrastructure. New research from Washington State University suggests a potential ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Will your electric car burst into flames? A solid‑state battery would reduce the risk
Canada recently signed a new trade agreement with China, reducing tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) each year. By 2030, half of these imported vehicles are anticipated to be "affordable EVs" costing ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Hybrid AI model combines graphs and transformers for real-time traffic forecasts
Urban congestion is a big problem in our cities. It leads to commuter delays and economic inefficiency. More tragically, though, it leads to a million deaths annually worldwide. Research appearing in the International Journal ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Business
Cargo ships willing to travel farther reach greater efficiency, tanker tracking shows
In shipping, efficiency is everything. Take the shortest (safe) route between two points. Offload cargo as quickly as possible to the person who will pay you the most. Pick up your next load as fast as you can and start it ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Business
Digital transport apps conceal layers of technical, financial and policy complexity
Digital transport technology is catching on, from apps that let you buy train tickets with a single swipe to sophisticated car-sharing systems. They may be easy to use, but such transport services often mask an array of complex ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Automotive
Formula 1's 2026 rules: New sustainability rules are changing the way races are won
The first races under Formula 1's new regulations delivered exactly what the sport's rule-makers had hoped for: more overtaking. At the recent Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, passes on track nearly tripled compared with ...
Mar 16, 2026
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About the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project
The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project (LBFD) is part of NASA's effort to help enable new aircraft noise standards that are required to open the market to commercial supersonic flight over land. The federal government banned ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Consumer & Gadgets
New music release day could be dangerous for distracted drivers
Researchers seeking to understand the impact of smartphones on driving safety have a warning for music fans: Release day might be dangerous. The study, described in a working paper published last month by the National Bureau ...
Mar 13, 2026
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