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Cheaper Fuel Cells Take a Cue from Ancient Egypt
Adapting the ancient Egyptian tradition of gilding renders platinum catalyst fuel cells less costly and more powerful.
Study Shows More People Calling Uber Instead of Ambulances
Examining ambulance rates in 766 U.S. cities in 43 different states between 2013 and 2015, researchers determined that Uber might reduce ambulance use by as much as 7 percent.
First Emission Neutral Vehicle Goes to Test in Germany
The filtration specialist Mann & Hummel based in Ludwigsburg, Germany has developed a particulate filter that will be presented together with the world's first emission neutral vehicle.
Factors to Consider When 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing Metal Parts
Additive manufacturing can provide some unique part geometries and materials. Several factors should be evaluated in selecting a metal additive versus conventional manufacturing method.
Test Procedure May Improve Fast-charging Lithium-ion Batteries
Measuring lithium plating during charging provides insight into how the charging rate can limit battery service life and safety.
Alibaba Offers to Sell Cars Using a Vending Machine
A revolutionary way to test drive and sell cars is coming very soon.
Exair’s Large Atomizing Spray Nozzle Covers 360 Degrees
Exair's 1/2 NPT internal mix 360-degree hollow circular pattern atomizing spray nozzle atomizes fluid and sprays away from the nozzle in all directions, covering up to 13 feet in diameter.
MIT CSAIL: Less Tailgating Equals Fewer Traffic Jams
An MIT CSAIL system shows that traffic would flow faster if drivers kept an equal distance between cars.
Watch: Using AI to Alleviate Traffic Accidents
Researchers are exploring the use of a new deep learning tool to analyze video data collected from traffic light cameras, which has the potential to help planners optimize traffic flow and identify sites most likely to have accidents.
New Research Could Give Vehicles ‘Nerves’ that Sense Damage
Researchers at Clemson University, with funding from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, are working to create magnetically sensitive material embedded within "smart material" that senses damage throughout a vehicle.
Video: A Path to Improved Energy Density in Lithium-rich Battery Cathodes
New research on lithium-rich battery cathodes could lead to markedly increased electric vehicle driving range.
Study Links Moons to Motorcycle Fatalities
According to a study from the University of Toronto, motorcyclists were likelier to die in crashes happening on nights when there was a full moon and likelier still when there was a supermoon.
VW Exec Sentenced in Emissions Scandal
Oliver Schmidt was sentenced to 60 months in prison and was fined $400,000.
Wrist Watches Made from Classic Cars
As the holidays approach, you might be wondering what to get for the car enthusiast in your life short of buying them an actual car.
Ford and Alibaba Team Up on Mobility Innovation
Ford and Alibaba will explore a pilot study on digital solutions for new retail opportunities at various stages of the automotive ownership cycle, from pre-sales and test drives to leasing options.
Renault Launches New Generation Gasoline Engine
The new direct injection turbocharged 1.3 gasoline engine is available in power ratings from 115 to 160 horsepower.
Subscription Auto Services Drive Changes In Vehicle Ownership
Each vehicle includes a mileage limit, maintenance, insurance, roadside assistance and registration. Customers can swap vehicles as frequently as their plan allows.
Don’t Drink This: Beer Becomes Fuel
Chemists at the University of Bristol have made the first steps toward making sustainable petrol using beer as a key ingredient.
Air Pollution Negates Health Benefits of a Long Walk
A study conducted by researchers from Duke University and Imperial College London found that people age 60 and older walking on polluted main streets saw fewer, if any, of the benefits walking would have on the heart and lungs.
Watch: Tool Tackles Slippery Slope of Winter Roads
Software and hardware are combined to optimize seasonal road salting, enabling cities to allocate resources effectively and increase safety on critical roads.