Beware the “new car smell”: How hot days can make your car toxic
We all love that "new car smell" that greets us when we step into a freshly manufactured vehicle.
However, researchers have found that this pleasant...
Scientists unveil first megawatt charger for electric trucks
The Technical University of Munich (TUM), along with industry and research partners, is making strides in developing battery-powered trucks for long-distance cargo transport.
A significant...
Why flying in helicopters is safe
Helicopters draw a lot of attention with their almost magical ability to hover, fly in any direction and operate without runways.
They also help save...
Ants on the move: How invasive ants hitchhike on cars
Invasive ants have found a surprising new way to travel: hitchhiking on everyday vehicles.
Research shows that these ants pack up their entire colony, including...
Just 15 cm of water can float a car—but we are failing to educate...
Every year in Australia, people driving into floodwaters drown and many more are rescued. Do you know what to do when there's water on...
Breakthrough in wireless charging: 270-kilowatt charge for electric vehicles
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have achieved a significant milestone by demonstrating a 270-kilowatt (kW) wireless power transfer...
New AI technique enhances 3D mapping with 2D cameras for autonomous vehicle navigation
Researchers have developed a new technique that helps artificial intelligence (AI) programs create better maps of three-dimensional (3D) spaces using two-dimensional (2D) images from...
A year after the fatal submersible implosion, just how safe are today’s vessels
Nearly a year after a submersible carrying five passengers imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic, another manned deep dive in the...
Scientists improve self-driving car safety: New tools enhance object tracking
Researchers at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) have developed two innovative tools to improve the safety and reliability of self-driving...
New battery tech promises faster charging for electric vehicles
A research team has developed a groundbreaking technology that could make lithium-ion batteries more stable and long-lasting under fast-charging conditions, a crucial step for...