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Multi-objective deep reinforcement learning strategy paves the way for safer, greener autonomous electric mobility
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (807+ words) The rapid rise of electric vehicles combined with breakthroughs in autonomous driving technology is reshaping the future of transportation toward greater sustainability. Intelligent electric vehicles, particularly plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hold immense potential to slash energy consumption and curb…...
Driving behavior's hidden impact on EV battery safety: Paving the way for smarter fault detection in electric vehicles
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (261+ words) The study divided EV driving processes into four micro-segments (A, B, C, D) based on accelerator and brake pedal actions, allowing for precise analysis of driving behavior parameters (DBPs) and their effects on the voltage variation coefficient between cells (VVCC). Key findings…...
Comparing the total cost of ownership of used vehicle types
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (412+ words) This graph shows the total cost of ownership for different used vehicles that are 3 years old at the time of purchase and driven until their 10th year. Used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have the lowest total cost of ownership when compared…...
Used EVs currently offer car buyers lowest lifetime cost of ownership
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (655+ words) Used electric vehicles currently are a comparative bargain that could help more drivers reduce their carbon footprints Credit: M. Woody et al. Environ. Res. Lett. 2026 DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ae38f8 Now is a great time for anyone who's shopping for a used car to consider…...
UC3M presents a platform to improve mobility in the city of Madrid
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (152+ words) NEXMO, a new mobility and logistics data space image:Nexmo. Movement data hub view more Nexmo. Movement data hub Credit: Santiago Mart'nez de la Casa, UC3M Universidad Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M) has presented NEXMO Datahub, Madrid's mobility data space, designed to…...
Start for climate friendly fuel mixtures
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (216+ words) The time has come to fill up with refuels: pilot plant in Mannheim makes custom mixtures from renewable and fossil fuels " proven CO" savings with each delivery Credit: Exolum GmbH, Mannheim "The new inline blending plant enables us for the…...
Power when parked: EVs could help save money, reduce emissions by providing energy to homes
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (792+ words) By relying on their vehicle's batteries for more than just transportation, EV drivers could save thousands on their energy bills and cut carbon emissions Credit: Jiahui Chen with data from J. Chen et al. Nature Energy. 2025 (DOI: 10.1038/s41560-025-01894-7). Made with Plotly. Using…...
Electrifying the future: smart scheduling powers up EV stations for a greener grid
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) This pioneering work innovates by harmonizing EV scheduling with PV-BESS tech through MOROA, striking a vital balance between efficiency, economy, and ecology. Its contributions not only fortify power grids against the EV boom but also propel us toward a decarbonized…...
Revolutionizing EV charging: balancing power for a greener grid tomorrow
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (110+ words) The research models a realistic 180 kW commercial EV charging station'think a bustling hub in a city like Denver, Colorado'with a steady 15 kW base load for operations and fifteen 11 kW charging guns operating at 240 V. To simulate real-world chaos, it incorporates a…...
Smaller, lighter electric motor developed for airplane
4+ mon, 6+ hour ago (744+ words) Credit: Courtesy of the UA Power Group A hybrid Cessna 337 taxied down a Southern California runway and lifted into the air. The plane, a type commonly used as an air taxi between islands, had a traditional gas-powered motor in the…...