HEADLINES ARCHIVE
New Creeper Enables Comfortable Rocket Inspection
Developed in response to a special request by SpaceX, the URM (Under Rocket Mobility) device allows engineers to recline into an optimal position for work and inspection of Falcon 9 rocket bellies.
Thermoplastic Composite Doors Shrink Vehicle Carbon, Energy Footprints
A life cycle assessment found that doors made with glass fiber polypropylene-reinforced composites outperformed metal car doors in terms of global warming potential and cumulative energy demand.
Watch: EU is Inventorying Metal Resources in Scrap Vehicles
The information is being used to develop the first European database of valuable materials available for "urban mining" from scrap vehicles, spent batteries, waste electronic and electrical equipment, and mining wastes.
Uber's Autonomous Trucks Have Been Delivering Goods Since November 2017
Uber's autonomous trucks have been circulating in the United States transporting goods on long-distance trips. These vehicles, which have been moving on Arizona roads since November 2017, have a licensed driver sitting in the truck cabin, ready to take over in case of emergency.
Germany Mulls Air Pollution Toll
Instead of banning older diesel vehicles in certain zones throughout German cities as was recently proposed, European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc believes that charging a toll to each driver based on their vehicle’s emissions would better combat air pollution.
Driving While Talking on Cell Phone Still Hazardous
While it is no secret that driving while talking on the phone is a distraction that can lead to accidents and other driving mishaps, researchers analyzing recent studies on the topic believe that the updated data provides even more compelling evidence of the dangers, and thus a platform, for governments looking to enact legislation to restrict drivers’ cell phone use.
Allowing Autonomous Vehicles to See Around Corners
Laser-based imaging technology now in development will provide the ability to see around corners; applications include autonomous vehicles, aerial surveillance and even search-and-rescue operations.
Catalytic EGR Reforming Decreases Fuel Use 8% in Gasoline Engine
On-board catalytic fuel reforming technology increased the brake efficiency of a multicylinder, stoichiometric spark-ignited engine by increasing exhaust gas recirculation dilution tolerance.
Porsche Mulls Plan to Develop Flying Passenger Vehicle
While it is expected that operation of the flying cars will mostly be automated, reports are that Porsche will still allow passengers some control over the flying vehicles, even for those passengers without pilot licenses.
Uber Health will Let Those Without Smartphones Ride Safe
Uber has saved many from getting behind the wheel after too much to drink or gotten people to the airport when all one’s friends are busy. But now, with a new service, the ridehailing service is hoping to help people get to where they need when it comes to what’s most important — health.
Motiv Power Systems Debuts EPIC™ All-Electric Family of Chassis for Trucks and Buses
The Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis systems are production-line ready, drop-in replacements for equivalent ICE chassis.
Tokyo Will Become the First City With a Fleet of Autonomous Taxis
Next week — on March 5 — Tokyo will become the first city in the world to have a taxi service with autonomous driving vehicles. Today, Nissan, together with the telecommunications company DeNA, announced the passenger transport service called Easy Ride, which offers the possibility of accessing rental vehicles that do not need drivers to transport their passengers.
As Ride-Hailing Services Grow, so Does Urban Congestion
As services such as Uber and Lyft grow in popularity, recent studies suggest that urban traffic congestion may be growing worse and transit ridership may be suffering.
New Materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Scientists have used advanced computational techniques to search for new materials to reduce the cost of producing highly-efficient solid oxide fuel cells.
Research Finds that Autonomous Vehicles Lower Fuel Consumption and Smooth Traffic Flow
Researchers have found that when autonomous vehicles are added into bulk traffic, traffic flow and fuel consumption are actually boosted.
BP Sees Electric and Self-Driving Cars Impacting Oil Demand by 2040
But oil production will still be higher than it is today.
This Magnet Could Revolutionize EV Batteries
Toyota says its new magnet uses less neodymium, a rare-earth element, and can be used in high-temperature conditions.
Common Household Products are Polluting the Atmosphere
Linked to millions of premature deaths each year, vehicle emissions from automobiles have borne much of the responsibility for air pollution levels in major cities.
For Car Buyers in U.S. Midwest: Tool Compares Electric-drive and Traditional Vehicles
A new-vehicle purchase guidance tool aids consumers in seven U.S. Midwest states seeking information about plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Emissions and Energy Penalties of Autonomous Vehicle Subsystems
The added weight, electricity demand and aerodynamic drag of sensors and computers used in autonomous vehicles contribute to their lifetime energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.