Automotive

New battery breakthrough could make electric cars go much farther

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular, but one big problem remains: charging. Many EV drivers worry about running out of power before reaching...

How Formula 1 drivers memorize race tracks before even stepping foot on them

The Albert Park circuit for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has 14 turns over 5.278 kilometers. F1 drivers can tell you the braking points,...

Electric vehicle fires may increase cancer risk

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, a new study warns of serious health risks for firefighters, vehicle owners, and communities when EVs catch fire. Researchers...

New battery breakthrough could help electric cars travel farther

More electric vehicles (EVs) are on the road than ever before, but many drivers still worry about how far they can travel on a...

What may have caused Delta Flight 4819 to flip over

It was a dramatic and unusual sight: a Delta Air Lines passenger jet crash-landed on Monday at Toronto Pearson International Airport, skidding into flames...

Bio-hybrid drone uses moth antennae to track smells and save lives

Drones are widely used for navigation, gas detection, imaging, and disaster response. However, traditional drones rely on visual sensors like thermal cameras and LiDAR, which...

New aluminum wiring could make electric cars lighter and drive farther

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common, especially in countries like Norway. However, these cars contain a lot of heavy electrical wiring, which affects their...

Shark-inspired design could make airplanes faster and more fuel-efficient

Scientists are looking to sharks for inspiration to make airplanes fly faster and use less fuel. A researcher from the University of Mississippi believes that...

Can self-driving cars navigate roundabouts?

Roundabouts, circular intersections that grant right of way to drivers inside the circle, are an increasingly common feature of U.S. roads—in part because they...

Electric cars now as durable as traditional vehicles, study finds

Electric cars have come a long way in recent years and can now match the lifespans of petrol and diesel vehicles, according to a...