Phys.org – Automotive

The Titanic sank 113 years ago on April 14–15, after hitting an iceberg, with human error likely causing the ship to stray into those dangerous waters. Today, autonomous systems built on artificial intelligence can help […]

The world’s leading maker of electric vehicle batteries, Chinese firm CATL, posted a 32.9% jump in first quarter profit, even as demand for electric vehicles slows.This post was originally published on this site

Bridges, roads, bike lanes, traffic signals, railroads and interstate highways allow millions of people to travel each year, but they are one of the most expensive investments for governments and taxpayers, according to a group […]

When Chinese automaker BYD Co. announced plans to build a massive factory in the hardscrabble city of Camacari, in Brazil’s northeastern Bahia state, locals saw a new beginning. After years of economic stagnation following Ford […]

The Tesla electric vehicle company owned by billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday opened its first showrooms in oil-rich Saudi Arabia—where hybrid cars remain a rare sight.This post was originally published on this site

The world’s first technology to fundamentally prevent temperature rise during high-pressure hydrogen charging has been developed. This innovation significantly shortens refueling time and reduces the cost of establishing and operating hydrogen refueling infrastructure.This post was […]

A joint project by Essential Energy and CSIRO has demonstrated vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology using commercially available technology. The project has highlighted the potential of V2G to transform energy management in Australian households.This post was originally […]

The transition to electric vehicles won’t reduce carbon emissions unless countries clean up their electricity grids.This post was originally published on this site

In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has more than 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all vehicles. Boda […]

Australia has huge reserves of coal and gas—but very little oil. Before the 20th century, this didn’t matter—trains ran on local coal. But as cars and trucks have come to dominate, Australia has become more […]