Texans still hesitant about switching to electric cars, says new survey
In Texas, driving an electric vehicle (EV) still isn't catching on big time.
A recent survey from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University...
Scientists teach autonomous vehicles tackle real-world moral decisions
In the world of self-driving cars, making ethical decisions is a complex challenge.
Researchers are now moving beyond the classic 'trolley problem' to understand how...
Drones deliver heart-saving aid faster than ambulances
Cardiac arrest is a severe medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating, requiring immediate intervention. Timely use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)...
Why some speedometers lag behind reality
Have you ever noticed how sometimes the display on your vehicle's speedometer is different from the speed shown on the navigation app on your...
Ready for robo-delivery? How people feel about automated delivery services
In a world where online shopping is booming, big companies like Amazon and Walmart are planning to make thousands of deliveries using drones.
But the...
How to never get a speeding fine again, and maybe save a child’s life
What if our cars didn't allow us to speed? Or, at least, strongly encouraged us not to speed?
We could help motorists avoid speeding—and therefore...
Electric cars hit the road less than gasoline ones, shows study
When it comes to helping the planet, electric vehicles (EVs) are often thought of as a big part of the solution.
But a new study...
Cars are a ‘privacy nightmare on wheels’. Here’s how they get away with collecting...
Cars with internet-connected features are fast becoming all-seeing data-harvesting machines – a so-called “privacy nightmare on wheels”, according to US-based research conducted by the...
How drone submarines are turning the seabed into a future battlefield
A 12-ton fishing boat weighs anchor three kilometers off the port of Adelaide.
A small crew huddles over a miniature submarine, activates the controls, primes...
How sodium-ion batteries could make electric cars cheaper
Cars that burn petrol and diesel must be replaced with renewable alternatives if the climate crisis is to be overcome. Electric vehicles (EVs) are...