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Lithium shortage could slow down the electric vehicles revolution, study warns

A new study has found that the world’s supply of lithium may not keep up with the rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs),...

New low-cost tool can help detect hidden GPS trackers in cars

A team of researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering has developed a simple and affordable way to detect hidden GPS trackers in vehicles—a...

How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends

When the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority launched the 49 bus route in Philadelphia in early 2019, those who most benefited were older adults and...

Smart payments could bring bus travel back in style

A new study suggests that a few smart changes in how we pay for bus rides and access real-time travel information could get more...

Smarter self-driving cars can now “think” like human drivers

Self-driving cars are getting closer to thinking like real human drivers, thanks to a breakthrough by engineers at the Hong Kong University of Science...

Scientists use bubbles to build stronger, lighter cars for the future

Scientists in Japan have discovered a clever way to make lightweight metals stronger and more resistant to rust—by using bubbles. This breakthrough could help build...

Brake lights at the front of cars could help prevent crashes, study finds

A new study suggests that putting brake lights on the front of cars could help prevent road accidents and make driving safer for everyone. While...

3D-printed metal molds could revolutionize U.S. auto manufacturing

A new breakthrough in 3D printing at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) could speed up the way car parts are made in the U.S. Researchers...

Flying on baking soda? New fuel cell could power electric planes without emissions

Electric planes, trains, and ships may soon become a reality thanks to a new type of energy system developed by researchers at MIT and...

The 45-hour myth: Why teens need even more driving practice

A new study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute has found that teen drivers who spend more time practicing behind the wheel are significantly...