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Watch: An Automated Two-speed Transmission for Electric Vehicles
A production-ready, automated two-speed transmission for electric mobility applications was engineered in combination with an integrated powertrain architecture.
Lock In Premium Rates for a Decade with IEEE Member Group 10-year Level Term Life
Level term coverage is one of the most straight-forward and economical types of life insurance available, especially when you have the additional money-saving capabilities inherent in a group plan.
A New Purpose for Waste Plastic: Fuel for Hydrogen Cars
Discarded plastic could be used to fuel cars in the future thanks to a new process developed by scientists from Swansea University.
Crash Testing a Small, Lightweight Urban Fuel Cell Vehicle
The Safe Light Regional Vehicle concept developed by German Aerospace Center researchers features a safe, lightweight design weighing in at only 80 kg.
No Wastewater Burden at Audi México Manufacturing Plant
The plant, which produces the Audi Q5, treats and reuses the effluents generated as process water in production and to irrigate the green areas on the grounds.
Watch a Bugatti Chiron Composed of Legos
If you have about 1,000,000 Lego Technic elements lying around and some building skills, then you too can construct a fully functional Bugatti Chiron.
New Technology from Maplesoft Helps Cities Go Green through Smarter Fleet Electrification
Maplesim Fleet Forward helps transit authorities reduce risk during the transition to electric buses.
Air Pollution Impacts Automotive Fuel Cell Service Life
Spontaneous power losses of about 5% and more than 10% in special situations from nitrogen oxides can be expected for fuel cell vehicles in urban areas.
What is the Ultimate Dielectric Material? Diamond Materials, Part 4
While nanotechnology has enabled rapid advances in microelectronics, diamond is key to overcoming major stumbling blocks to further miniaturization, namely the cost, power limitations and large size of passives.
This Propane Autogas Engine is 90% Cleaner than the NOx National Emissions Standard
The near-zero emission engine is certified by California Air Resources Board to the lowest NOx level.
The Facts on Energy Losses in Conventional Gasoline Vehicles
Only 12% to 30% of the energy put into a conventional car is used to move that vehicle down the road.
New Car Smell Fades as Americans Hold on to Their Vehicles
The aging of U.S. household vehicles was reported across all light-duty vehicle types, in particular for pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles.
Engineers Require New Skills as Technology Evolves
The ability to code is increasingly becoming an important skill set for engineers. Unfortunately, many engineering programs have not yet caught up with this change and most don’t require a solid programming curriculum. As a result, engineers tend to leave school proficient in a specialized software and with some scripting knowledge, but with little fundamental understanding of coding.
Watch: Drone Delivery Beyond the Visual Line of Sight, Smartphone App to Detect Strokes, World's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
Drone Delivery Beyond the Visual Line of Sight, Smartphone App to Detect Strokes, World's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
Watch the World's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
Guinesss World Records has confirmed that a hydrogen fuel cell car engineered at Duke University is the most fuel-efficient vehicle ever operated.
Xtalic Enters Electric Vehicle Market with Materials that Improve Battery Charger Connector Wear by Up to 40 Times
The company has applied its Xtronic and Luna nanostructured alloys to lengthen the service lives of electric vehicle charger connectors.
Nissan Sells Majority Stake in Its Battery Business
A Shanghai-based buyer plans to integrate its IoT technology to make intelligent batteries and incorporate millions of electric vehicles into a future energy network.
Entrepreneur Corner: AdaSky Introduces a Complete Sensing Solution for 24/7 Autonomous Driving
AdaSky, an Israeli startup founded in 2016, developed a sensing perception solution called Viper that is perfectly suitable for autonomous vehicles.
V2X Network Heads to the Mountains
By the end of 2018, as many as 100 roadside units will be in place along the I-70 Mountain Corridor from Golden to Vail, Colo.
Cold Weather Can Impact EV Charging Time, Researchers Say
The impacts on EV battery charging times could be especially important for commercial vehicles that run on schedules, such as buses.