Vehicles are machines designed for transporting people, goods, or equipment from one location to another. They encompass a wide range of types, including road vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles; rail vehicles like trains and trams; watercraft such as boats and ships; and aircraft including airplanes and helicopters. Vehicles can be powered in various ways, including by internal combustion engines using fuel like gasoline or diesel, electric motors, or hybrid systems that combine both. The development of vehicles has been a critical factor in the advancement of societies by facilitating trade, travel, and communication. In recent times, there has been a significant focus on innovation in vehicle technology, emphasizing improvements in safety, efficiency, and environmental impact, with growing trends towards electrification, autonomous driving, and sustainable transport solutions.
POSTECH researchers have advanced electric vehicle battery technology by developing a method to synthesize durable single-crystal cathode materials, extending battery life and efficiency. Could high-temperature…
Study reveals a higher risk of accidents in urban areas across Great Britain from 2013 to 2017. Researchers call for measures to mitigate this risk…
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Maryland engineering researchers have developed a way to prevent damage that plagues next-gen lithium batteries. University of Maryland researchers focusing on the failure mechanisms of…
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A new study outlines a new catalyst capable of purifying exhaust emissions at ambient temperatures. The three-way catalytic converter found in a car’s exhaust system…
A new fluoride-containing electrolyte paves the way for high-performance, long-lasting batteries. Many toothpastes contain sodium fluoride, a compound of fluorine, to defend teeth from decay….
The new manufacturing process results in the creation of high-strength aluminum vehicle components that are both cost-effective and more eco-friendly. The automotive industry, specifically for…
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan, under a project commissioned by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), have created poly(styrenesulfonic acid)-based PEMs…
New research suggests that individuals who disregard recommendations for vaccination against coronaviruses may also disregard rules of road safety. A new study published in The…
Recent research from Finland, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland and Tampere University, assessed particulate emissions from passenger cars preheating with an auxiliary heater…
Could the legalization of marijuana be causing more car accidents? According to a recent study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs,…
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When astronauts leave their crew quarters at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for their lunar mission, NASA’s Artemis II crew will ride in a…
Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. and Canada on November 7, 2021, and most of us will be setting our clocks back an hour….
Student-designed Nimbus solar car travels 1,109 miles in five days, averaging 38.4 miles per hour. After three years of hard work, the MIT Solar Electric…
Widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles over traditional electric vehicles requires fuel cells that can convert hydrogen and oxygen safely into water — a serious implementation…