Electric vehicle fires are very rare. The risk for petrol and diesel vehicles is...
Two electric vehicle fires have been reported in Australia this week.
Five cars were destroyed after a lithium battery ignited in a car parked at...
Super-fast electric car charging: a game-changing breakthrough
We all know that electric cars are the future. They're good for the planet and they're becoming more popular every day. But there's one...
Scientists develop a hydrogen engine that can run entirely on hydrogen
Imagine a car engine that is nearly as good for the planet as it is at powering your vehicle.
Researchers in Korea have just made...
New AI system makes autonomous cars smarter and faster
The Problem: Existing Tech Isn't Fast or Accurate Enough
Driving a car safely isn't just about what you see right now; it's about predicting what...
Are we ready for driverless cars? New study suggests a slow rollout is best
Driverless cars, or self-driving vehicles (SDVs), are often talked about as the future of travel. They could make our roads safer and less crowded.
But...
Why the V-22 Osprey aircraft won’t be grounded despite dozens of crashes and 54...
At the weekend a V-22 Osprey aircraft crashed on Melville Island north of Darwin.
Of the 23 US Marine Corps personnel onboard, three died, five...
Think twice before napping in a self-driving car: new study warns of dangers
Self-driving cars might sound like a dream for those of us who'd love to catch up on work or take a quick nap while...
Penn state researchers innovate in high-performance battery technology for EVs
Penn State researchers led by assistant professor Hongtao Sun have developed an innovative method for fabricating battery electrodes.
This new approach could lead to high-performance...
Solid-state batteries: The future of electric cars?
Electric cars today mainly use lithium-ion batteries.
These batteries are decent. They can store a good amount of energy compared to their size and can...
New battery breakthrough helps cars drive longer and charge faster
Electric cars are becoming a big deal.
People want them to drive long distances without needing to charge often, just like cars with gasoline.
At Penn...