Why is Tesla selling insurance and what does it mean for drivers
In the past year, Elon Musk and Tesla have fascinated the world with new innovations like the Tesla Cybertruck.
There is excitement about most new...
Small electrical charges could help airplanes avoid lightning strikes
There may be a way to make airplanes less prone to lightning strikes, according to new research exploring the role of the aircraft in...
How an autonomous, drifting DeLorean can improve driver safety
As the DeLorean rolled to a stop and the cloud of tire smoke cleared, Jon Goh peeked out the sliver of the passenger-side window...
Your car could be at risk for cyberattacks
There are cracks in smart car cybersecurity that leave them open to potential attack, according to new research that looks at the issue through...
How vulnerable is your car to cyberattacks?
Even the smartest of smart cars have issues.
The emergence of smart cars has opened the door to limitless possibilities for technology and innovation -...
Scientists find new way to increase electric vehicle, smartphone power by 20%
Novel polymer to increase energy density, stability of lithium ion batteries.
Penn State researchers have developed a novel method that could enable the widespread use...
New electrodes could increase efficiency of electric vehicles and aircraft
The rise in popularity of electric vehicles and aircraft presents the possibility of moving away from fossil fuels toward a more sustainable future.
While significant...
Scientists create super-fast ‘light switch’ for future cars and computers
Self-driving cars have become better and more reliable in recent years.
Before they might be allowed to drive completely autonomously on our roads in the...
Scientists develop sensor to save children, pets left in vehicles
A small, inexpensive sensor could save lives by triggering an alarm when children or pets are left alone in vehicles.
The new device, developed by...
Electric cars could be recharged in 10 minutes soon
Electric vehicle owners may soon be able to pull into a fueling station, plug their car in, and, in 10 minutes, drive out with...