Energy & Green Tech
Switching from diesel to electric trains dramatically improved the air quality aboard the San Francisco Bay Area's Caltrain commuter rail line, reducing riders' exposure to the carcinogen black carbon by an average of 89%, ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
When the International Maritime Organization enacted a mandatory cap on the sulfur content of marine fuels in 2020, with an eye toward reducing harmful environmental and health impacts, it left shipping companies with several ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
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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Energy & Green Tech
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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Energy & Green Tech
Nickel's role in the future of electric vehicle batteries is clear: It's more abundant and easier to obtain than widely used cobalt, and its higher energy density means longer driving distances between charges.
Mar 12, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
More electric vehicles are on the road than ever before. But a recent global survey has found that some EV owners—about 46% in the U.S.—have considered switching back to a gasoline car. The top reason: charging. While average ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Automotive
An NYU Tandon-led research team has developed a way for self-driving vehicles to share their knowledge about road conditions indirectly, making it possible for each vehicle to learn from the experiences of others even when ...
Feb 26, 2025
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Engineering
Electric vehicles (EVs) are leading the transition to sustainable transportation. However, effective battery management remains a significant challenge, as traditional monitoring techniques often lack adequate precision and ...
Feb 25, 2025
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Automotive
Artificial intelligence aboard aircraft could help prevent terrifying drops in altitude. In a new study, an international research team successfully tested a machine learning system for preventing trouble with turbulence. ...
Feb 17, 2025
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