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Scientists create an ultra-black car paint that absorbs nearly all light
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Why did the self-driving car crash? New AI tool may finally have the answer
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Scientists create tabletop device to test wireless charging for electric cars
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (569+ words) Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world's effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels. When combined with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, electric cars could help significantly lower pollution…...
Why electric cars lose range in cold weather'and what drivers can do about it
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (529+ words) Many electric vehicle (EV) owners notice the same frustrating problem during winter: their car's battery seems to drain faster, and charging takes longer than usual. When temperatures drop to around "20 C, these effects can become especially noticeable. But the reason…...
Electric bikes can boost health for older people
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (776+ words) Staying active becomes more difficult as people grow older, especially for those living with chronic health problems such as diabetes, asthma, or joint pain. Many forms of exercise can feel too demanding or uncomfortable, leading to reduced physical activity and…...
Scientists unlock the secret to stronger, lightweight aluminum for cars
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (527+ words) Lightweight, high-strength aluminum alloys are essential for making cars and planes more fuel-efficient. But despite their promise, these materials are difficult to manufacture consistently, especially at the scale needed for the automotive industry. Now, a research team led by the…...
New super alloy could make jet engines and turbines more fuel-efficient
8+ mon, 51+ min ago (439+ words) Scientists have created a new metal alloy that can survive extremely high temperatures'something that could make jet engines and power-plant turbines run more efficiently while using less fuel. The discovery comes from researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)…...
Smarter batteries could tell your EV if it will make it home
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (474+ words) Electric vehicle drivers know the feeling: the dashboard says the battery is 40% charged, but that number doesn't tell you whether you'll make it another 100 kilometers over hilly roads with the heater running. Engineers at the University of California, Riverside want…...
From scrap to strength: New alloy boosts U. S. auto supply chain
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (593+ words) Over the next decade, a tidal wave of aluminum scrap from vehicles is expected to hit U. S. salvage yards. Much of it will come from aluminum-intensive vehicles like Ford's F-150 trucks, which entered mass production around 2015 and will start reaching the end…...
New sodium solid-state battery could rival lithium for electric vehicles
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (463+ words) All-solid-state batteries are often called the future of energy storage. They are safer and more powerful than today's lithium-ion batteries, making them attractive for electric vehicles, electronics, and storing renewable energy. But there's a catch: most all-solid-state batteries rely on…...