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EV Charging Stations Pushed by Western Governors
The governors of seven Western states agreed to a framework to create a network of fast-charge stations for electric vehicles along major transportation corridors.
Fabric Capable of Detecting Dehydrated Drivers
Recently warning consumers of the dangers associated with driving while dehydrated, Nissan demonstrated a new sweat sensing technology in one of its automobiles.
'Car-Free Day' in Paris
Paris drivers were encouraged to abandon their automobiles on Sunday and instead bike, walk or blade to their destinations in celebration of “car-free day.”
Optical Illusion Deters Speeding Motorists in Iceland
Ísafjörður, a small fishing village in Iceland, has an ingenious way to force motorists to slow down.
First All-Electric Race Car from Audi
Power to the Audi e-tron FE04 is supplied by a 200 kg (441 lb.) lithium-ion battery with 34 kWh capacity.
Barcelona Attacks Highlight the Need for More Bollards and Terrorist Countermeasures
The terrorist attacks in Barcelona and nearby Cambrils on August 17, 2017, killed 16 people and left 136 pedestrians injured. What are the simplest, most effective and low-cost countermeasures to stop terrorism’s current weapons of choice, vehicles?
The SELF DRIVE Act is approved
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill to regulate self-driving vehicles, known as the SELF DRIVE Act.
Driverless Cars Will Mean Fewer Deaths, Reduced Insurance Premiums
Presenting his findings at a seminar on the future of travel, Swinburne University of Technology’s self-driving car expert Dr. Hussein Dia blames 90 percent of the 1.2 million worldwide annual deaths linked to auto accidents on human error.
An Inside Look at Carbon Fiber (and How It Can Change the Planet)
How are carbon fibers made and formed into products? How does carbon fiber play a role in everyday products? How does the material impact the environment? What recent technology advancements have taken place to reduce carbon fiber cost and increase availability?
Mercedes-Benz Plans $1B EV Investment
The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at its Alabama facility. A battery plant will also be built nearby.
Watch This: Structural Optimization for Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is considered the gold standard for innovative industry production. Researchers are now working on making it responsible and cost-effective.
Spring Tolerances: An Often Overlooked Design Consideration
Most design engineers are surprised to learn, though, that springs use a different set of tolerances than machine-based tolerances.
Practical Localized Air Quality Modeling
A Carnegie Mellon professor developed an air quality modeling tool that requires no expertise to use.
Accelerating Automotive Assembly with Norbond® Foam Bonding Tapes
While alternative joining methods are available, such as mechanical fastening and liquid adhesive, foam bonding tapes have become the preferred technology for reliably, efficiently and cost-effectively bonding automotive exterior components.
Smart Traffic Signals Designed for Pedestrians with Disabilities
A system now being developed will relay information from a user’s smartphone to traffic signals, prompting timing adjustments to accommodate pedestrians with disabilities.
Preventing Roadkill with an Animal Detection System
A prototype of a roadside animal detection system from Brazilian firm ViaFauna includes a set of motion sensors mounted on poles that can be spaced 100 miles apart.
Hi-Performance Fastening Systems’ MAThread® Option Brings Level of Ease to Any Application
These fastening systems have an anti-cross threading feature, and there are various styles of point options for customers to choose from with all head styles available.
Researchers Develop a Way to Convert Traffic Energy into Power
Environmental researchers are shifting their focus to using advanced materials for roads and pavements that could generate electricity from passing traffic.
Watch: China Plans Combustion Engine Car Ban, Researchers See the Future of A/C and Refrigeration, and a Better Way to Extract Sugar from Wood
Watch: China Plans Combustion Engine Car Ban, Researchers See the Future of A/C and Refrigeration and a Better Way to Extract Sugar from Wood
Daimler Launches World's First Line of All-Electric, Light-duty Trucks
The company is also investing in a fast recharging company.