Five reasons why driverless cars probably won’t take over your street any time soon
The UK government has launched a consultation on driverless cars, ahead of on-the-road trials of the vehicles next year.
It has now been more than...
Self-healing batteries could supercharge the future of electric cars
Imagine if electric car batteries could fix themselves when damaged and last twice as long.
That’s exactly what a group of EU researchers is working...
Smart metals could make fighter jets lighter, faster, and more efficient
Fighter jets like the F/A-18 rely on powerful machines to fold their wings when parked on crowded aircraft carriers.
These systems are heavy and use...
Why beeping cars might be making us worse drivers
Some safety warnings may backfire, study finds
If you’ve driven a newer car lately, you’ve probably heard a lot of beeps and alerts—warnings when you're...
Scientists unlock affordable, high-speed charging for electric cars
A team of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has made a major leap forward in electric vehicle...
Scientists build stealth ships that slice through waves like butter
In a unique twist of inspiration, engineers at the University of Michigan are helping the U.S. Navy design futuristic ships that can skim quietly...
Electric cars are quiet — maybe too quiet, say researchers
Electric cars are known for being much quieter than traditional vehicles, which is great for reducing noise pollution.
But a new study from Chalmers University...
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...