Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) and the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) have designed a new low-cost system that detects the drivers' symptoms of fatigue and distraction and helps prevent possible ...
Engineering
Apr 19, 2017
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Microscopic molecular vehicles piloted by chemists and physicists will line up in the world's first nano-car race in France this month—but don't expect to see anything with the naked eye.
Nanomaterials
Apr 4, 2017
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Once the stuff of science fiction, self-driving cars may soon be cruising our nation's roadways. Federal and state authorities are rushing to keep up with this rapidly advancing technology. The U.S. Department of Transportation ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 21, 2017
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Through advanced research & development for about ten years at the University of Liège (ULg) in Belgium under the leadership of Professor Jacques G. Verly from its Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, ...
Engineering
Mar 20, 2017
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A group of Swedish university students that raised 1.2 million euros ($1.3 million) in crowdfunding for their startup to build electric cars has caught the attention of German industrial heavyweight Siemens.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 15, 2017
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The US state of California is easing its rules for autonomous car testing, by allowing testing of vehicles in which there is no human driver.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 10, 2017
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Car shopping isn't just about kicking the tires anymore. It's also about testing the technology.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 23, 2017
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Policy interventions to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions have a variety of effects on the economy and on households. A study carried out as part of the National Research Programme "Managing Energy Consumption" ...
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 22, 2017
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Ford Motor is spending $1 billion to take over a budding robotics startup to acquire more expertise needed to reach its ambitious goal of having a fully driverless vehicle on the road by 2021.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 10, 2017
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Fruit flies are capable of impressive aerial maneuvers, as is grudgingly acknowledged by anyone who has unsuccessfully tried to swat away one of the familiar kitchen pests. Interestingly, the flies perform these nimble evasive ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 27, 2017
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