Energy & Green Tech

Fuel-cell catalyst shows promise for powering heavy-duty vehicles

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new recipe for catalysts that could dramatically improve the performance and durability of fuel-cell vehicles—especially ...

Computer Sciences

Rethinking train delays with quantum power

Train delays can cascade into stalled commutes, economic losses, and vacation snags. Scheduling trains is computationally complex, though: It can take hours or days to solve large transportation networks on traditional computers, ...

Computer Sciences

Fast traffic algorithm could improve real-time traffic forecasts

Everyone hates traffic. Big cities in particular are plagued by an overabundance of vehicles, turning a simple crosstown jaunt into an odyssey during rush hour. Part of the problem is that traffic is incredibly complex, and ...

Hi Tech & Innovation

Europe hyperloop test hits new speed record in Dutch trial

A Dutch tech startup said Wednesday it had set a European speed record for its futuristic hyperloop transport system and could reach 700 kilometers (435 miles) per hour once longer tracks are built.

Energy & Green Tech

Study reveals trade-off between affordable and clean EV charging

More electric drive systems and fewer cars—this is how emissions from traffic can be significantly reduced. Electric vehicles offer particularly great potential with car sharing. However, not all electricity is created equal: ...

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