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Researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington's Aerodynamics Research Center have published a study in the journal Communications Engineering. Their work details a laser-based technique applied to arc-jet flows that could transform how scientists measure hypersonic airflow, such as the extreme conditions encountered by spacecraft reentering Earth's atmosphere.... Read more

Electric trucks could help freight carriers reduce energy costs and ease financial pressures: Their batteries can also serve as energy storage for the depot or the public grid. As the SPIRIT-E research project comes to a close, a consortium led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) demonstrates how the... Read more

Switzerland recently launched its first driverless taxi service in Furttal, near Zurich. As robotaxi services become a reality, researchers are increasingly focusing not just on their technical feasibility, but on how large fleets of autonomous vehicles can be integrated into transportation systems while also extending mobility options to currently underserved... Read more

Driverless trucks with artificial intelligence on board could dramatically change the landscape of freight shipping. A few companies have begun testing early models on some limited routes in Texas and California. Simulations of automated fleets show the potential benefits of the technology: The vehicles could improve safety, enhance fuel economy... Read more

A sleek, pilotless, solar-powered airplane that soars through the atmosphere to monitor climate or track wildfires was once just an idea. Now, these high-altitude specialty aircraft are advancing from early prototyping demonstrations toward potential commercial applications, supported by decades of research and development involving Harvard scientists, aerospace engineers and industry... Read more

As more EVs enter the used car market, buyers with a budget of around $25,000 can now find newer electric SUVs that offer the benefits of gas-free motoring without the eye-watering price tags attached to many new electric vehicles. The challenge, naturally, is figuring out which ones are actually worth... Read more

A tall garage gate on Northeastern University's Seattle campus rolled up to reveal the snarling headlights of a Ford Mustang Mach-E wrapped in the signature Husky red-and-white color scheme. Behind the wheel of the sleek, all-electric SUV was Xian Li, a professor of electrical and computer engineering and instructor of... Read more

When was the last time you heard of a parliamentary inquiry into traffic rules for cars in Australia? They're not common.... Read more

What if a battery could become more powerful as it ages? Much like wine developing a deeper flavor over time, researchers in Korea have uncovered the mechanism behind a battery material that can deliver greater usable capacity after repeated charging and discharging.... Read more

The price on a fuel pump is easy to see. The miles embedded in everything you buy are harder to track.... Read more

Even as automated vehicles such as robotaxis grow more prevalent in the U.S., almost every mass transit system still requires a driver or operator on board. Two major cities are seeking to change that.... Read more

The transportation sector is still responsible for around a third of greenhouse gas emissions. Shifting from private transportation—particularly vehicles with internal combustion engines—to electric public transportation offers a way to reduce emissions.... Read more

In late 2026, a pilot project exploring the possibilities of using hydrogen and electricity to power heavy-duty transport on long-haul journeys will begin in Finland. The pilot aims to develop technology that contributes to the EU's objective of emission-free heavy road freight transport.... Read more

Self-driving electric taxi fleets could make transportation more efficient and sustainable, but only if vehicles can continuously make smart decisions about where to drive and when to recharge. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now developed a new optimization method that enables near-optimal large-scale fleet control while... Read more

Researchers have developed an air-purifying vehicle technology that removes fine particulate matter from surrounding air as a vehicle moves and captures brake wear particles before they are released. The technology uses the vehicle's existing structure to purify roadside air and directly capture brake wear particles at the source.... Read more