Phys.org – Automotive

Between fleets of rental vehicles and ground support equipment, electricity demand at U.S. airports might quintuple in the next 20 years.This post was originally published on this site

Europe’s largest automaker Volkswagen said Wednesday that sales into the United States had taken a hit, underscoring the impact of President Donald Trump’s drastic trade measures.This post was originally published on this site

Marine scientists have long marveled at how animals like fish and seals swim so efficiently despite having different shapes. Their bodies are optimized for efficient aquatic navigation (or hydrodynamics), so they can exert minimal energy […]

As hydrogen infrastructure is rolled out in the EU, refueling stations must be distributed according to the same principle in all countries. But now a study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden points to […]

The massive tax and spending cut bill that Congress passed Thursday ends federal tax incentives for electric vehicles.This post was originally published on this site

Within a few months of Hertz announcing the launch of artificial intelligence for vehicle inspections, starting at the Atlanta airport, the car rental company is facing some backlash after a customer reported getting hit with […]

Tesla reported another hefty drop in auto sales Wednesday, extending a difficult period amid intensifying electric vehicle competition and backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s political activities.This post was originally published on this site

Harmful air pollutants on U.K. pavements generated by diesel cars could be slashed by a third if car exhausts were positioned on the right, according to a new study published in ACS ES&T Air.This post […]

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles because a software defect can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.This post was originally published on this site

Several leading automakers including Detroit giants General Motors and Ford reported increased US car sales in the second quarter on Tuesday as consumers fast-forwarded purchases ahead of US tariffs.This post was originally published on this […]