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FOMO is a Major Reason People Text While They Drive According to a New Study
But even though it is widely known to be dangerous, that doesn’t stop drivers from engaging with their phones anyway, according to a new study.
This Midwest Utility Is Expanding Its EV Charging Network
The proposal includes planned rebates to support 32 “fast” chargers, 1,000 level 2 commercial chargers and 2,600 home smart chargers.
Nissan Says Auto Emission Data Was Falsified
Data falsification occurred on 19 models across five plants in Japan. The incident reportedly will not lead to any recalls, the company says.
Fuel Cell System Extends Cargo Bicycle Range
The novel fuel cell module designed specifically for cargo bicycles is superior to purely battery-powered systems.
Driver Drowsiness the Likely Result of Car Seat Vibrations, Study
According to research from RMIT University in Australia, the sleepiness that often accompanies driving isn’t always a simple matter of the driver being overtired or under-caffeinated, but is rather a byproduct of the car’s design.
A Burst of Magnetic Energy Could Revolutionize Combustion Engine Design
A new design replaces the heavy flywheel with a plate embedded with permanent magnets, thus becoming a rotor assembly similar to a brushless DC motor.
Watch the 5:19.55 Minute Lap Record Set by the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo
Best time on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife: Timo Bernhard beats six-minute mark with the 919 Hybrid Evo in the “Green Hell.”
Amazing Transporters Move Huge Telescope Antennas Up the Andes Mountains
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) is the largest astronomical observatory in existence. It is a single telescope composed of 66 antennas located on the Chajnantor plateau, 5,000 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes, in the heart of the Atacama desert.
New Switchgear Reduces Floor Space by 60 Percent
Schneider Electric announced CBGS-0, an industry-leading gas-insulated switchgear with solid dielectric busbar for applications up to 38 kilovolts, 2,000 A and 31.5 kA.
Uber Starts Incentive Program for EV Drivers
Following the news that its competitor Lyft plans to use autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions, Uber is launching a pilot program — called EV Champions Initiative — where Uber drivers accrue perks for driving EVs.
Volvo Opens U.S. Auto Production Facility
The plant can produce 150,000 cars a year at full capacity for the U.S. market as well as for export.
Reducing Diesel Engine Emissions with the Aid of Bombardier Beetles
Thanks to Swedish researchers and the bombardier beetle, a cleaner way to use diesel fuel is under development.
Video: Recycled Plastic as Raw Material for New Volvos
At least 25 percent of the plastics used in every newly launched Volvo car will be made from recycled material after 2025.
The Hidden Costs of Computer-aided Design (CAD)
Since its inception, CAD (computer-aided design) software has improved the lives of engineers, manufacturers, designers and architects — to name just a few — the world over. Replacing manual drafting, CAD lets users create detailed and precise renderings of parts and components with ease, all without having to manually input design details.
Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products
The 48-volt mild-hybrid transfer cases are easily integrated into existing drivetrains and achieve up to 10 percent carbon dioxide savings compared to a two-wheel drive system.
Old Diesel Engines Resurrected for Renewable Energy Storage
Researchers at the University of Nottingham, UK, are converting end-of-life Volvo Truck engines into machines that compress air using renewable energy.
Precision Lidar Optics From Knight Optical
Knight Optical provides custom and stock precision optical components for the latest lidar systems. These optical components are utilized in laser guiding, atmospheric monitoring, topographical and ranging instruments. Suitable for the harshest environments including high grit and extreme temperatures.
Uber Patents Tech that can Detect when Passengers are Inebriated
A patent has been filed by ride-hailing service Uber for technology that would use machine learning to determine whether or not a passenger is inebriated.
Update: Tesla Car on Autopilot Accelerated Prior to Fatal Crash
Federal investigators have revealed that the Tesla vehicle involved in a fatal crash that killed 38-year-old driver Walter Huang March 23 in Mountain View, California, accelerated just prior to hitting the median. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) had previously reported that the vehicle did not attempt to brake or steer away from the barrier.
New Fuses for Electric Cars Offer High Performance in Harsh Environments
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Nano2 885 Series AECQ-compliant fuses from Littelfuse.