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Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet-connected cars in Australia. It's yet another reason why we need urgent reform...

Smart cars get smarter: AI shields vehicles from cyberattacks

Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to improve the security and privacy of vehicles connected through the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). This...

You will soon be able to power your house with your electric car. Here’s...

This year, dozens of new models of electric vehicles have hit the Australian market—and more are coming. New models of battery electric and plug-in hybrids...

Drones with ‘nervous system’ could soon fly longer and safer

Scientists at the University of Southampton are testing an innovative new "nervous system" for drones, which could help them fly for longer periods and...

Trusting GPS too much? How navigation apps could lead you astray

GPS systems are incredibly useful for getting us from place to place, but blindly following them can sometimes lead to serious problems on the...

Can cell phone signals help planes navigate without GPS?

Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories and Ohio State University are exploring a new way to help aircraft navigate when GPS signals are lost. The team...

Why some cyclists don’t wear helmets

Wearing a helmet while cycling can prevent serious head injuries and even save lives, but many cyclists still choose not to wear one. A recent...

New infrared camera aims to improve safety in autonomous driving

As fall brings rain, fog, and early darkness, driving conditions become more dangerous due to poor visibility. To enhance road safety, especially for autonomous vehicles,...

Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers

The Biden administration is using tax credits, regulations and federal investments to shift drivers toward electric vehicles. But drivers will make the switch only if...

Scientists develop new crystal design to boost hydrogen storage for fuel-cell vehicles

Hydrogen is often hailed as the fuel of the future because it produces zero emissions and can store more energy per unit of weight...