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Eliminating Manufacturing Downtime: Production Issues with Tesla’s Model 3
As Elon Musk gets Model 3 production back on track, he's revealed some interesting details regarding the causes of the manufacturing misses and the steps he's taking to prevent them from happening in the future.
'Do Not Disturb While Driving' Feature from Apple is Working, According to Study
Since the debut of Apple’s “Do Not Disturb While Driving” feature last September, drivers using the feature decreased their phone usage while driving by 8 percent, according to a new study.
Electrify America Names These Vendors to Supply its EV Charging Network
Four charging equipment suppliers will share delivery of more than 2,000 chargers across 484 stations in the U.S.
Watch: Sweden's Electrified Road Charges Electric Vehicles on the Go
As part of its drive toward carbon neutrality in 2050, the Swedish Transport Administration just opened a 2-km (1.2-mile) stretch of electrified road near Stockholm.
Method Joins Steel and Aluminum Together for Lighter and More Fuel-efficient Military Vehicles
A new process called "friction stir dovetailing" has the ability to join thick plates of aluminum to steel.
New Systems Could Improve ADAS Driver Safety and Control
Engineers have created a new control system for motion management in advanced driver assistance systems.
Google Helping Students with Homework...on the School Bus
Some students living in rural parts of North Carolina are getting homework help during their often lengthy commutes to and from school thanks to an initiative from Google.
Dubai Preparing to Test Digital License Plates
Vying to be a global leader in technology, Dubai will be conducting a number of trials on digital license plates along with other emerging technologies.
IEEE to Help Develop Industry Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
The MOU is intended to help accelerate development and deployment of technical standards for autonomous vehicles as well as related control systems.
Study: Ride-hailing Apps Contributing to Traffic
While traffic is expected in major metropolitan locations like New York City, a recent report reveals that the issue is worsening in there -- with traffic slowing by 20 percent -- due in part to the growth in popularity of ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft.
These 8 Cities Have the Most Distracted Drivers
Research shows that the evening commute has the greatest amount of distraction, and most distractions occur at speeds of 30–40 mph.
Employee Benefit Trends in the US: Small Firms at a Severe Disadvantage
How do insurance benefits compare between large and small companies?
Edges and Corners Increase Catalytic Converter Efficiency
Researchers from Germany and Sweden have demonstrated a pathway to improving the exhaust gas cleaning efficiency of catalytic converters: give them an edge.
Just Lick and Drive: Watch How Lexus Will Use DNA to Customize Vehicles
No key is needed to start a customized vehicle: a revolutionary saliva-powered start-system operates via a DNA ignition sensor on the steering wheel. Just lick and drive.
Miniature Sensor for Precise Speed Measurement
Sensoronix has introduced a new miniature Hall effect speed sensor to measure magnetic field distortion created by a ferrous target, such as a tooth in a gear. The new sensor features a 303 stainless steel, 1/4-40, UNS-2A, threaded body that is 0.880 in. long.
Autonomous Vehicles Could Shrink Parking Lots
A new study shows how a solid autonomous vehicle grid could significantly reduce the amount of urban space devoted to parking lots.
Video: NASA Preps New Satellite to Search for New Worlds
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite will launch on April 16.
Autonomous Snowplows Clear The Way
The Yeti Snow Technology company, owned jointly by the Norwegian companies Semcon Devotek and Øveraasen, announced the pilot deployment of the expected working full-scale self-driving snow removal vehicle at the Fagernes airport in Norway. This is the first project of this type in the world designed to keep runways clear of snow.
Dendrite Mitigating Silicone Anode in Lithium Batteries Found to Improve Safety and Extend Life
Arizona State University (ASU) and Rice University researchers have developed a way to stop dendrites from forming in high energy density lithium metal batteries.
Pothole Detection Using Embedded Self-powered Wireless Sensors
Reporting potholes on roadways to the proper authorities may no longer be the responsibility of drivers if a joint project involving University at Buffalo computer scientists and researchers from China's Chang'an University comes to pass.