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New ISO standard calculates product lifecycle environmental costs
The researchers say that many different aspects are taken into consideration and can include energy consumption, climate impact, material use and emissions into water, air and soil.
New solutions save time and money
Using MC cable and Remke Connectors can mean savings of up to 50% on installation costs.
More robots being shipped to non-automotive companies
The automotive industry, long a leader in robotics implementation, has seen shipments slowing down; non-automotive companies, by contrast, have seen a 41% increase since 2017.
Advanced composites production for automotive, aerospace engineering
New approaches to the manufacture of carbon fiber reinforced polymer offer comparable performance to existing composites solutions at reduced cost.
Video: Goodyear unveils flying car concept tire at Geneva Motor Show
The tire can be used both for driving on the road and as a propeller for flying in the sky.
New ESPEC rain spray chamber helps meet your spec requirements
This video demonstrates water-spray testing methods complying with IEC standard 60529 (Ingress Protection or IP/IPX).
Tweaking traffic lights during snowstorms can ease snarls
Researchers found that adjusting traffic signals in bad weather could reduce delays by up to 20%.
Self-driving trucks are key to solving first-mile logistics challenges
Driver shortages, accidents, regulations and the rise of online shopping are all reasons for the rise in autonomous trucks.
Study: Almost 50% of transportation pollution deaths tied to diesel
According to a study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), 385,000 people died prematurely in 2015 from air pollution exposure largely caused by vehicle exhaust emissions from diesel engines.
Supreme 18TC: Thermally conductive epoxy meets NASA low outgassing specifications
Master Bond Supreme 18TC is a one-component conductive epoxy featuring unmatched heat transfer capabilities.
Automaker plans $4.5 billion investment to expand capacity
The move would increase capacity to meet demand for its Jeep and Ram brands, including production of two new Jeep branded products as well as electrified models.
Safety investigation points to a dropped thermos in fatal bus crash
A dropped thermos bottle could not be ruled out as a possible cause for a fatal 2017 collision between two buses in Flushing, New York.
Ford probes possible error in how it figures emissions and fuel economy
Concerns were raised in September 2018 by workers who used the company's employee reporting channel.
Berlin set to get transportation app
In a measure that would encourage residents of Berlin to take advantage of the city’s transportation offerings, commuters will soon be able to turn to a single app to switch among rental bikes, public transportation, car-sharing and taxis without signing up for the services separately.
Scania to trial autonomous electric bus service
The trials will be done in two stages, with and without passengers. The buses will have a human driver on board to monitor operations and assist passengers.
Researchers reinforcing concrete with tire fiber to improve fire resistance
The fiber from old tires can be used to fortify concrete against fire damage, according to research from the University of Sheffield.
Researchers examine how to attract, retain women in transportation industry
With estimates suggesting that less than 15% of women are represented in the U.S. transportation industry workforce, two research associates from Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jose State University have sought to understand why and how to attract and retain women in that industry.
Fluor wins contract to build auto lubricants plant in China
The plant would be Valvoline's largest dedicated to blending and packaging.
Video: Pressure sensors and vehicle traffic adjustment technology help keep bed hogs in the right lane
Ford uses its automotive technology in a new smart bed.
Teaching autonomous vehicles to predict pedestrian movements
The researchers say they can predict poses and future locations for one or several pedestrians up to about 50 yards from the vehicle.