HEADLINES ARCHIVE
FAA to Test Drone Detection System at Selected U.S. Airports
The U.S. agency will evaluate technology that can help detect unmanned aircraft systems near airports.
Flight Testing the Parrot Bebop Drone
Our flight test engineer says that simple design and good camera optics both impress. But keep the drone out of the sun!
Charge-as-You-Drive Could Ease Electric Vehicle Range Anxiety
Introducing DWPT on roadways could boost the likelihood of consumers using an EV as their main car.
NASA App Aims to Cut Airline Fuel Consumption
Two airlines will use an app to save time and reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Watch: Porsche and Audi challenge Tesla. China and Russia to develop widebody aircraft. 10 carmakers pledge to pursue braking technology
Tesla faces a challenge as two rival brands unveil all-electric models. A report says that addressing land degradation could add trillions to annual world income. And is your favorite carmaker on the list of 10 pledging to install automatic braking technology?
PV Growth Likely to Remain Strong Through 2016, IHS Says
Global 2016 PV module revenue is forecast to hit $41.9 billion, exceeding the previous record set in 2010 by 4%.
Robot Aces Self-Awareness Test
Nao robot passes a wise-men puzzle proving it understood the problem.
Smart Cities Initiative Launched by White House and Corporations
More than $160 million will fund the smart cities initiative announced by the White House on September 14.
Layering Delivers Graphene to 3D Form
Researchers closer to transforming high-quality 2D graphene sheets into 3D macroscopic structures.
Researchers Tout LED That Is Reliable, Low Cost and Sustainable
Approach could cut LED costs by as much as 90% from current methods that rely on rare-earth elements.
Auto Industry Now the Third Largest Market for Power Semiconductors, IHS Says
Industry was particularly strong in advanced driver assistance systems and infotainment systems.
Ericsson-Led Research Breaks Silicon Photonics Integration Barriers
Single silicon photonics chip houses thousands of optical circuits.
48 Volts: Time for a Jolt to Vehicle Performance?
The timing of 48 V largely depends on European emission and fuel efficiency requirements. However, the U.S. and Japan are not far behind.
Technique Lowers Cost of Energy-Efficient Embedded Computer Systems
Prototype boasts 95% efficiency and component costs of $0.50.
Renault Launches Fuel-Efficient Distribution Truck Project
The Efficient Distribution Truck project aims to design a prototype Renault Trucks D Wide Euro 6 with a refrigerated body.
Electronics Innovation Hub Gains Federal Funding
Defense Department awards $75 million to fund institute to develop electronic systems with flexible sensors.
Google Patent for Pothole-Avoiding Sensor Technology
The information would be used for mapping applications to route drivers away from the potholes and toward better roads.
Consumers in Germany, UK Outline Technology Picks for New Vehicles, IHS Reports
More than 4,000 vehicle owners who intend to buy a new vehicle within the next 36 months were surveyed, representing four key automotive markets, the U.S., China, Germany and the United Kingdom.
New Analysis Method Finds Internet Browser Security Flaws
Researchers from Georgia Tech developed a cybersecurity analysis method that discovered 11 previously unknown Internet browser security flaws.
Supercapacitor Design Offers High Energy Storage Capacity
Hybrid silica sol-gel material provides electrical energy storage capacity that rivals some batteries.