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GM reports US sales dip, but says EVs grew
General Motors reported a dip in third-quarter US auto sales Tuesday, but pointed to growth in sales of electric vehicles and said retail pricing remained steady.
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Study: Conflicting goals, focus on economic development lead to underperforming streetcar systems
A city's streetcar system can be many things. But it can't be everything. New research from the University of Kansas has found that cities with underperforming streetcar systems often get there by setting too many—and sometimes ...
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Sep 30, 2024
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Shares in Stellantis, Aston Martin skid on profit warnings
Shares in Jeep-maker Stellantis and Britain's Aston Martin tumbled on Monday after both companies joined European rivals in cutting their profit forecasts.
Automotive
Sep 30, 2024
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EU states plan Friday vote on Chinese EV tariffs
EU member states are expected to vote on whether to slap hefty tariffs on imported electric cars from China on Friday, European diplomats said on Monday.
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Sep 30, 2024
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EV drivers more likely to be involved in at-fault road traffic crashes than petrol and diesel drivers, study reveals
Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) are more likely to be involved in at-fault road traffic accidents than drivers of petrol and diesel cars, research by Lero, the Research Ireland Center for Software, at University of Limerick ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 30, 2024
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Nepal dam-building spree powers electric vehicle boom
Taxi driver Surendra Parajuli's decision to buy an electric cab would have been unthinkable a decade ago, when chronic power cuts left Nepalis unable to light their homes at night.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 29, 2024
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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene
Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Helene should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they'll be unable to ...
Automotive
Sep 28, 2024
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Organic supramolecular crystals with high hydrogen storage performance could enhance fuel-cell vehicle efficiency
Hydrogen is often seen as the fuel of the future on account of its zero-emission and high gravimetric energy density, meaning it stores more energy per unit of mass compared to gasoline. Its low volumetric density, however, ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 27, 2024
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Use voice control rather than touchscreens for vehicle navigation, say researchers
A man is driving a car along suburban streets when suddenly he receives a message: "Enter an address on the screen in front of you so that you can get help to find your way."
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 26, 2024
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New continuous reaction process can help turn plant waste into sustainable aviation fuel
Washington State University scientists successfully tested a new way to produce sustainable jet fuel from lignin-based agricultural waste. Published in the journal Fuel Processing Technology, the team's research demonstrated ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 26, 2024
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New adhesive using elastomer makes lighter, more carbon-efficient vehicles possible
A major advancement in structural adhesives for the automotive industry has been developed by researchers at Nagoya University. This next-generation adhesive promises to revolutionize material bonding by offering unprecedented ...
Engineering
Sep 25, 2024
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Review: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
While Honda has a long reputation for building fuel-efficient cars and trucks, it's only now getting serious about EVs with its new 2024 Prologue. The Prologue is an all-electric SUV that seats five and is about the same ...
Automotive
Sep 25, 2024
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May Mobility scales back expansion plans in Ann Arbor
Autonomous vehicle company May Mobility Inc. is scaling back its expansion plans in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Business
Sep 25, 2024
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Workers 'disappointed' as Volkswagen remains vague on turnaround plan
Unions on Wednesday criticized Volkswagen for failing to make specific proposals in the first round of talks over the German auto giant's drastic cost-cutting plan, as thousands of workers picketed the meeting.
Business
Sep 25, 2024
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Volkswagen crisis pits homegrown leaders against each other
Volkswagen managers and workers representatives will start crunch talks in Hanover on Wednesday, following the German group's announcement that drastic cost-cutting measures are needed to keep the carmaker competitive.
Automotive
Sep 25, 2024
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Measurement technology enables high-speed 3D recordings for crash tests
The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF has been developing systems for the high-speed capture of 3D data for many years. With goCRASH3D, the Jena team is now presenting a new system that ...
Engineering
Sep 24, 2024
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Canada considering ban on Chinese tech in connected vehicles: Minister
Canada is considering to follow the United States in banning the sale of connected vehicles incorporating Chinese technology, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday, expressing security concerns.
Automotive
Sep 24, 2024
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What the e-scooter ban tells us about Australia's circular economy
Over the last couple of years, e-scooters have become a staple throughout Melbourne's central business district, with the rent-and-ride model offering many Victorians a convenient, accessible and environmentally friendly ...
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Sep 24, 2024
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Higher blends of biodiesel fuel could cut transportation emissions
Barriers that are currently preventing the use of greater percentages of biomass-based diesel fuel blended into petroleum diesel have been identified, along with strategies to overcome them, according to researchers at the ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 24, 2024
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Scotland's net zero truck fleets need charging points on busy freight routes, report finds
Scotland's truck stops, fleet depots, lorry parks and ports can help road freight operators switch to all-electric fleets by installing vehicle charging points, new research from Heriot-Watt University suggests.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 24, 2024
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