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AI-trained vehicles can adjust to extreme turbulence on the fly

In nature, flying animals sense coming changes in their surroundings, including the onset of sudden turbulence, and quickly adjust to stay safe. Engineers who design aircraft would like to give their vehicles the same ability ...

EVs seek to regain sales momentum at Paris Motor Show

European and Chinese automakers faced off at the Paris Motor Show on Monday as they seek to make electric vehicles affordable for the broader public as the sector faces stalling sales in many countries.

Expert suggests driver's test for autonomous vehicles in US

At a time of growing concern about the safety of self-driving vehicles, a leading expert is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver's test that such vehicles would have to pass before they could travel ...

Smart charger aims to ease grid stress from EVs

In 2024, more than 1 in 5 cars sold is an electric vehicle (EV). Intergovernmental agencies estimate that by 2035, half of all new cars sold globally will be EVs.

Will Tesla's robotaxi reveal live up to hype?

After years of talking up Tesla's prowess on autonomous driving, Elon Musk is set to host Thursday a much-hyped robotaxi event amid a mix of anticipation and skepticism.

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Solving the urban air mobility problem: Researchers develop an algorithm for future flying taxi companies
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EU states greenlight extra tariffs on EVs from China
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As EU targets Chinese cars, European rivals sputter
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Balancing cost and reliability in autonomous machine design
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A 5th recall for Tesla Cybertruck within a year, the latest due to rearview display
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Climate change, economics muddy West's drive to curb Chinese EVs
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New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries
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Lighter automotive air duct that reduces noise, enhances safety developed for commercial vehicles
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Tesla posts first quarterly increase in deliveries, but shares slump with investors hoping for more
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Toyota boosts its investment in air taxi company Joby Aviation by another $500 million
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Macron backs Chinese EV tariffs as Scholz calls for dialogue
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Mixed US car sales in Q3 as industry hopes for post-election bounce
Automotive
GM reports US sales dip, but says EVs grew
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Study: Conflicting goals, focus on economic development lead to underperforming streetcar systems
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mRNA vaccines for disease outbreaks can be synthesized in less time with new technique
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Walking in short bursts found to consume 20% to 60% more energy than walking continuously for same distance
Astronomy
Hubble captures intricacies of R Aquarii, a symbiotic binary star roughly 700 light-years from Earth
Nanophysics
Adaptive ferroelectric materials show promise for energy-efficient supercomputing
Quantum Physics
Hybrid quantum error correction technique integrates continuous and discrete variables
Plants & Animals
Aquaculture uses far more wild fish than previously estimated, study finds
Astronomy
Using gamma-ray bursts to probe origin of star formation excess discovered by Webb
Earth Sciences
Understanding landslides: A new model for predicting motion
Evolution
Explosive pollen wars: Plants fight for pollen-space on pollinators
Plants & Animals
Are you tasty to mosquitoes? Study offers clues into when and why they bite
Earth Sciences
Plate tectonics drive compositional evolution of the upper mantle, study finds
Optics & Photonics
Researchers reveal quantum advantage that could advance future sensing devices
Planetary Sciences
Unlocking cosmic origins: Researchers trace 70% of meteorites to 3 asteroid families
Astronomy
It's twins! Mystery of famed brown dwarf solved
Planetary Sciences
Audible storm waves could turbocharge Earth's radiation belts
Nanomaterials
The corners where atoms meet may provide a path to new materials for extreme conditions
Cell & Microbiology
The making of the gut—studies connect genetics and physics in embryonic development
Cell & Microbiology
'Vegetarian' salmon might lead the way to better health for humans and fish
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'Hey Alexa': Amazon, Stellantis team up on car dashboards

US-European automaker Stellantis and Amazon are teaming up to develop onboard electronics systems that will bring the Alexa smart assistant to vehicles including the Jeep and Ram truck brands, the companies said Wednesday.

Chrysler aims to be all electric by 2028

Chrysler plans go all electric by 2028, the latest automaker to announce a shift away from gasoline-powered engines under rising pressure to act on climate change.

Sony to launch firm to explore making electric cars

Electronics giant Sony unveiled Tuesday a new prototype of its Vision-S electric vehicle and announced the founding of a company to explore jumping into the rapidly growing market.

Toyota overtakes GM to lead US auto sales for 2021

Japanese carmaker Toyota led US automobile sales in 2021, according to figures released Tuesday, overtaking General Motors for the first time as a shortage of semiconductors roils the car industry.

Charging electric vehicles with photovoltaics at home

An electric car that runs on PV power sounds appealing. But is it really possible to enjoy flexibility with a vehicle charged through a home photovoltaic system? An ETH research team has reached some surprising conclusions.