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Maker of London's Black Cabs Goes Electric, Eyes Export Market
The maker of London's iconic black cabs is going electric and rolling out a new vehicle that includes an advanced battery electric powertrain from Volvo Cars.
Fuel Cell Bus Meets Diesel Engine Life Expectancy
A fuel cell electric bus in California has posted 25,000 hours of continuous operation.
Drowsy Driver Detection App
In the case of the app, all that is required is a smartphone that is mounted on the dash with a view of the driver’s face. Unlike the technology meant for individual automobiles, the phone can be transferred from car to car.
Hybrid Wheel Loader Delivers 50% Fuel Efficiency Gain
The prototype used 100% renewable diesel, resulting in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Urban Driving Up, Rural Driving Down
Using 2000-2016 data from the United States Department of Transportation, researchers examined the driving patterns of residents in both urban and rural settings.
Thermal Response of Packed Copper Wire
The thermal conductivity of packed copper wire for electric-drive vehicle motor applications was profiled.
Takata Expands Airbag Recall as Tests Show More Risks
The company added 2.7 million vehicles to the recall from Ford, Nissan and Mazda, all with a type of inflator that previously was thought to be safe.
How Abrasive Blasting with ARMEX™ Works
When baking soda impacts a substrate, the impact energy is transferred back into the baking soda crystal itself, which gets fractured and blown apart. The substrate remains unchanged.
Governments, Schools Not Communicating Most Effective Steps To Combat Climate Change
The study from Lund University (which consulted 39 peer-reviewed papers, carbon calculators and government reports to arrive at their conclusion) details the four actions that would significantly reduce an individual’s carbon footprint: having fewer children, cutting air travel, getting rid of personal cars and maintaining a plant-based diet.
New Turbocharger Boosts 1.0-Liter Gasoline Engines
BorgWarner has delivered its wastegate turbocharger for Honda’s new three-cylinder 1.0-liter gasoline direct-injected engine.
Faraday Future Drops Plans for $1bn EV Plant
The company says it now will look for an existing facility to produce its electric vehicles in California or Nevada.
A Chemical Solution to Defrosting Winter Windshields
In search of a faster way to defrost his car windshield on a cold winter morning, Jonathan Boreyko, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics in the Virginia Tech College of Engineering, created a simple recipe for speeding up the process by 10 times.
6.7 Kilometer Underground Tunnel Completed Between Hong Kong and Zhuhai
An underground tunnel section of “the long-awaited” Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) was completed on Friday.
A Bus Powered by Formic Acid
Formic acid is converted into electricity to propel an electric bus.
Kenworth Models Available with ISL G Near Zero Emissions Natural Gas Engine
The engine operates on 100 percent natural gas, which can be carried onboard in either compressed or liquefied natural gas form.
Transfer Case with VDC Technology Installed in the Dodge Challenger GT
The case switches between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive automatically.
Fern Inspires Breakthrough Electrode Design
What do a fern native to the western United States and fractal geometry have in common with solar energy? Quite a lot: the fractal nature of the fern’s structure inspired a new electrode design that, in turn, could increase energy storage capacity by 3,000 percent.
Volvo to Add Electric Motors with 2019 Models
The company says that solely internal combustion models will be gradually phased out and replaced by cars that are enhanced with electrified options.
U.S. Army Testing Hydrogen Technology for Diesel Trucks
The U.S. Army has demonstrated mileage improvements for diesel trucks using a proprietary hydrogen injection system.
Compatible Carpoolers Could Reduce Gridlock, Air Pollution
One successful way to fight both gridlock and air pollution is by simply matching potential carpoolers with other like-minded carpoolers, according to research from the University of Waterloo.