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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
Business
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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Keeping electric vehicle charging services strong during hurricane season is key in Florida, says study
In a state like Florida, which is prone to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, electric vehicles—and the public charging services that power and sustain them—are becoming increasingly important.
Engineering
Sep 23, 2024
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Data mining reveals US bridges with most large ship traffic
Bridges in New York, California, and Georgia are among United States bridges with the most traffic from the largest ships, according to a new and unprecedented data mining effort, the first step in an urgent assessment of ...
Engineering
Sep 23, 2024
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Sky high—Europe's first drone cargo airline gets ready to take off
Drones can make air freight cheaper and remote areas more connected. But tracking them will be key.
Robotics
Sep 23, 2024
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Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles
The Commerce Department said Monday it's seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware with the stated goal of protecting national ...
Automotive
Sep 23, 2024
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New battery cathode material could revolutionize EV market and energy storage
A multi-institutional research team led by Georgia Tech's Hailong Chen has developed a new, low-cost cathode that could radically improve lithium-ion batteries (LIBs)—potentially transforming the electric vehicle (EV) market ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 23, 2024
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Aviation can achieve net-zero by 2050 if immediate action is taken, says report
Cambridge University has today released a report outlining a five-year roadmap to help the aviation sector achieve net-zero climate impact by 2050.
Automotive
Sep 22, 2024
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Analysis finds flaw in US plan to cut vehicle emissions—and possible solution
A new analysis led by a group of college researchers finds the U.S. will fall short of its recently finalized target for reducing vehicle emissions by nearly 15 percent over the next decade because of unrealistic goals for ...
Business
Sep 20, 2024
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