Norway has more EVs than gasoline cars on the road. Why?
According to new reports, Norway now has more electric vehicles on its road than gas-powered cars. But why is that, and what can the U.S. learn from it?.....»»
Farming Prioritizes Cows and Cars—Not People
Farmers and scientists are getting better at growing more crops on less land, but they’re not focusing on plants that people eat......»»
Determining who gets blamed when cars hit pedestrians
A new study examines the circumstances behind who is found at fault when cars hit pedestrians in an urban area......»»
Optical invention mirrors the image processing power of a human eye
On a cold, sunny day, you're driving on a rural road, surrounded by snow-covered fields. In an instant, your eyes process the scene, picking out individual objects to focus on—a stop sign, a barn—while the rest of the scene blurs in the periphery.....»»
San Francisco Waymo arson sparks fresh debate on self-driving cars
A crowd attacked a Waymo robotaxi when it drove toward revelers in San Francisco celebrating the first day of Chinese New Year......»»
Chrysler Halcyon EV concept ditches range anxiety
The Halcyon, a futuristic concept that represents the brand's intended direction, would wirelessly recharge while traveling on specially designed road lanes......»»
Video: Are ammonia engines the way of the future?
Could ammonia engines power the cars of the future? Carmakers like Toyota are working to make this a reality......»»
Roads, farming threaten Ecuador "lost city" complex
Shielded by the jungle for hundreds of years, the remains of a massive 2,500-year-old network of Ecuadoran cities are being threatened by road and farm encroachment just as its long-held secrets are being revealed, researchers say......»»
What motivates forest owners to engage in early harvesting?
Data from Norway's National Forest Inventory and from the forest authorities' quality monitoring regime show that over 25% of the forests in Norway are harvested before reaching maturity class 5, the development stage where the forests are normally c.....»»
Disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts twice as likely to have poor roads—and pay the cost in gas
A new study led by University of Massachusetts Amherst engineers paints a clear picture that people in disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts have poorer road quality and are more likely to need to use more fuel for their vehicles as a result......»»
Retail H2 stations close in California while H2 heavy trucking expands
Hydrogen still makes sense for fixed-route heavy vehicles—but not passenger cars. Enlarge (credit: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Shell has closed all seven of its retail hydrogen filling stations in Calif.....»»
Crowd torches Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco
The incident was not the first time people harassed self-driving cars, but its severity signals growing public hostility toward the vehicles......»»
Tesla adopts UWB connectivity on iPhone to improve Phone Key performance
Tesla now supports the iPhone’s Ultra Wideband chip for improved Phone Key performance, at least on some cars. Apple started including the Ultra Wideband chip with the iPhone 11, allowing for better nearby interaction between an iPhone and other de.....»»
Key strategies for ISO 27001 compliance adoption
In this Help Net Security interview, Robin Long, founder of Kiowa Security, shares insights on how best to approach the implementation of the ISO/IEC 27001 information security standard. Long advises organizations to establish a detailed project road.....»»
Tesla"s Ultra Wideband update improves how you unlock cars with an iPhone
Tesla owners will soon find unlocking their electric car will be easier using their iPhone, with the car maker rolling out Ultra-Wideband support that will improve the mobile app experience.TeslaThe 2024.2.3 update for Tesla vehicles introduces suppo.....»»
U.S. looks beyond tariffs to keep Chinese ‘smart cars’ out
New measures would cover EVs and parts from China, no matter where they’re finally assembled, to prevent Chinese makers from moving cars and components into U.S. markets through other nations, Bloomberg reported......»»
Ford plans small, cheap electric cars to help reduce EV losses
Ford is recalibrating its EV strategy to move away from large, expensive EVs because high prices are the biggest barrier to convincing mainstream car buyers to go electric......»»
Watch Toyota"s last-minute Super Bowl ad for the 2024 Tacoma
Toyota seized on late available CBS ad inventory to run a Super Bowl commercial portraying thrilling, and somewhat frightful, off-road rides in its Tacoma pickup truck......»»
Nissan U.S. rebound stumbles on lack of affordable cars, hybrids
Nissan's nascent U.S. revival hits a snag with slumping revenue per vehicle as the Japanese carmaker struggles to quickly supply demand for affordable cars and electrified hybrids......»»
UAW calls for higher tariffs on vehicles, auto parts amid USMCA concerns
The UAW argues the 2.5 percent tariff on passenger cars and parts from nations with most-favored status isn't strict enough to reinforce compliance with the USMCA and prevent Chinese companies from gaining access to the U.S. auto market through Mexic.....»»
Tesla"s German plant produced 6,000 cars in a week, report says
Tesla said a two-week production stop, due to parts shortages caused by attacks in the Red Sea, had not impacted the plant's pace of ramping up output......»»