Study Shows That EV Warning Tones Aren’t Always Detectable
Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are notoriously quiet at low speeds—so quiet that pedestrians and cyclists often have trouble locating them, particularly when
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Research
New research and developments in electrification, automation, and other transportation efficiency metrics.
Honda, Quemix Announce Development of Quantum State Readout Tech
On May 14, 2025, Honda R&D Co., Ltd. and Quemix Inc. announced the development of a groundbreaking quantum state readout technology, marking a
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U of Michigan Merging UMTRI and Mcity
The University of Michigan is merging its Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) with Mcity, its automated vehicle testing facility, to enhance roadway safety and
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Researchers Test New Garnet-Based Electrolyte for Solid-State Batteries
Researchers are delving into lithium lanthanum zirconium garnet (LLZO) as a promising solid electrolyte for all-solid-state batteries. LLZO stands out due to its
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Small EV Produces 52% Fewer Lifecycle Emissions vs Gasoline, Study Says
A new study from the Argonne National Laboratory via its R&D GREET Model says that a small electric sport utility produces 52 percent
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Ryder Says Switching From Diesel to EV Increases Costs
Ryder System has released a quantitative analysis of the potential economic impacts of converting commercial diesel vehicles to electric vehicles in today’s market.
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Self-Extinguishing Battery Materials Could Reduce EV Fire Risks
A study published in Nature Sustainability found that a design for self-extinguishing battery materials by replacing the most common electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries
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Solar-Powered PHEV Truck Prototype Examines Solar Harvesting On the Road
A research collaboration between Uppsala University, Eksjo Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, Dalakraft, and Scania is proofing how much solar energy can
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Ford Heavy-Duty F-Max Hydrogen Prototype To Use Ballard System
Ballard Power Systems has signed a letter of intent with Ford Trucks to supply its fuel cell system for the developmental prototypes of
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Hyundai and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Center
Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University have announced the inauguration of a Joint Battery Research Center in Korea. The collaboration aims to
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