Tag: Automotive
Big federal dollars for small state projects aim to get more cars off the roads
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A 60-mile pedestrian and cycling trail in Arkansas, an electric street sweeper in Oregon and truck parking facilities in Florida don’t appear to have much in…
Cars are a ‘privacy nightmare on wheels’. Here’s how they get away with collecting and sharing your data
Credit: Shutterstock Cars with internet-connected features are fast becoming all-seeing data-harvesting machines—a so-called “privacy nightmare on wheels,” according to US-based research conducted by the Mozilla Foundation. The researchers looked at…
US auto union warns of more last-minute strikes as Detroit talks drag
UAW President Shawn Fain, shown at a rally last weekend in Chicago, warned the union could launch more last-minute strikes on Detroit’s ‘Big Three’ The US auto workers union announced…
Using sustainable aviation fuels could reduce emissions by up to 80%, scientists find
Aircraft emissions team. Credit: University of Manchester A team of scientists have completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels, revealing a profound reduction when…
As drone traffic increases, researchers turn to AI to help avoid collisions
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Autonomous drone aircraft traffic in uncontrolled airspace below 400 feet altitude is expected to substantially increase in the next few years. Experts anticipate a fleet of…
US auto workers’ union reports progress, holds off on strike expansion
UAW President Shawn Fain addresses picketing members at a General Motors service parts operations plant in Belleville, Michigan on September 26, 2023. Citing last-minute progress in talks, the head of…
Austria rail operator OeBB unveils new night trains
The new trains feature a modern design, more privacy and more shower facilities. Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new generation of sleeper trains—a response to demands from…
As planet gets warmer, ski gondola maker goes urban
A growing number of urban areas are adopting the cleaner, space-saving mode of transportation. Austrian company Doppelmayr is well known for making gondolas for ski resorts, but its workshop is…
Exploring the potential of solar cars
Radiation sensor on top of a vehicle. Credit: Miguel Centeno Brito. A new study, modeling the potential of solar-powered vehicles in the urban context in 100 cities across the world,…
