Automotive

Scientists develop smart stop sign to protect driver better

Scientists develop smart stop sign to protect driver better

In a new study, researchers have developed a new smart stop sign that can improve driver safety. This low-cost, self-powered thermal system could detect vehicles...
Better battery recycling can help cut electric car greenhouse gas emission

Better battery recycling can help cut electric car greenhouse gas emission

A new study from Carnegie Mellon University has shown that better battery recycling can help cut electric car emission. It is known that electric vehicles...
New method to cut fuel cost in electric vehicles

New method to cut fuel cost in electric vehicles

In a new study, researchers found a new method could effectively evaluate the metal requirement for fuel cell electrodes. The method uses the forces on...
Big step toward powerful, rechargeable lithium metal batteries

Big step toward powerful, rechargeable lithium metal batteries

A new study published in Advanced Materials has shown that scientists have taken the next step to develop powerful, rechargeable lithium metal batteries. The new...
Charging lanes for electric vehicles

How to optimize the deployment of charging lanes for electric vehicles

It is well recognized that the deployment of public charging infrastructure plays a critical role in nurturing the electric vehicle (EV) market and promoting...
solar parking lots

Solar parking lots can charge electric vehicles

Renewable energy is seen as the major solution for increasing electricity demand and environmental sustainability. In the transport sector, the most promising way to achieve...
personal-mobility-vehicle

A novel compact 18-speed transmission for personal mobility vehicles

Currently, electric cars and plug-in hybrid electric cars are thought to be good solutions for relieving exhaust gases and traffics. However, there are still insufficient...
rear end collisions

How car drivers avoid rear-end collisions in different urgent situations

Rear-end collisions are a major cause of car crash. In the US, rear-end collisions account for about 32% of all crashes and 6% of...
electric car

How to use Li-ion batteries safely

More and more people are using electric vehicles and green energy sources (solar, wind or geothermal heat) nowadays. These techniques can help solve the...
solar thermal electrochemical process

Turning greenhouse gas into car batteries: a new technique developed by scientists

Greenhouse gas, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse effect can rise global temperature, cause destructive floods,...