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How can Switzerland tax electric cars without slowing down the electromobility transition?
Anyone driving an electric car on Swiss roads today is traveling cheaply. Whether they are driving a minimobility vehicle, limousine or SUV—their fully electric cars run on electricity and are not subject to mineral oil ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Researcher highlights public transit's critical role across Chicago
A study by Argonne and MIT reveals the significant impacts of losing public transit in the Chicago region, from pollution spikes to increased traffic congestion to economic downturns.
Jun 6, 2024
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Q&A: A year after the fatal submersible implosion, just how safe are today's vessels?
Nearly a year after a submersible carrying five passengers imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic, another manned deep dive in the North Atlantic is reportedly in the works.
Jun 6, 2024
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EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
Nepal's abundant hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut its oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in sales of electric vehicles.
Jun 6, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Team proposes hydrogen as alternative to diesel for long-haul trucks
People around the world rely on trucks to deliver the goods they need, and so-called long-haul trucks play a critical role in those supply chains. In the United States, long-haul trucks moved 71% of all freight in 2022. But ...
Jun 5, 2024
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Automotive
The sky's the limit: eVTOLs paving the way for advanced air mobility
Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft are heralding a new era in transportation, combining sustainability with cutting-edge technology to transform how we move across urban landscapes. As we stand on the ...
Jun 5, 2024
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Automotive
Bad weather, hills and the dark deter cyclists, particularly women. So what can we do about it?
The gender gap in urban cycling worldwide is staggering. Most cyclists are young to middle-aged men—hence phenomena such as "lycra cyclists" or "mamils."
Jun 5, 2024
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Business
Shifting gears: The rising influence of electric vehicles on global markets
In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive technology, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as front-runners in the global push towards sustainability. A study published in Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation delves ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Car battery maker ACC halts plant construction in Germany, Italy
The European vehicle battery venture Automotive Cells (ACC) said Tuesday that it was halting construction of two factories in Germany and Italy as it weighs shifting to a less-expensive battery technology.
Jun 4, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Advanced EV charging schedules can enhance grid efficiency
In response to the escalating demand for sustainable transportation solutions, researchers from the National Institute of Technology Silchar have developed a scheduling system for electric vehicles (EVs) that enhances power ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Many Americans are still shying away from EVs despite Biden's push, poll finds
Many Americans still aren't sold on going electric for their next car purchase. High prices and a lack of easy-to-find charging stations are major sticking points, a new poll shows.
Jun 4, 2024
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Automotive
Study shows traffic speeds decrease when bike lane is present
New Brunswick researchers conducting a study at a high-traffic intersection in a Jersey Shore town have found that the installation of a bike lane along the road approaching the convergence reduced driving speeds.
Jun 3, 2024
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Engineering
Why do so few people cycle for transport in Australia? Six ideas on how to reap all the benefits of bikes
Less than 1% of the 12 million Australians who traveled to work on Census Day in 2021 rode a bicycle to get there.
Jun 3, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Stable high-energy density lithium-ion batteries could lead to fast charging electric vehicles
A research team has developed a core technology to ensure the charging/discharging stability and long-life of lithium-ion batteries under fast-charging conditions. Their findings were published in Advanced Functional Materials.
May 31, 2024
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Automotive
AI-controlled stations can charge electric cars while offering drivers personalized prices
As more and more people drive electric cars, congestion and queues can occur when many people need to charge at the same time. A new study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden shows how AI-controlled charging ...
May 31, 2024
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Automotive
Tesla recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix seat belt warning system
Tesla is recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix a seat belt warning system that may increase the risk of an injury in a collision.
May 31, 2024
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