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Measuring the economic impact of bridges and roads in Pennsylvania
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 of civil and environmental engineering researchers at Penn State.... Read more
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As legacy of Ford fades in Brazil, China's BYD looks to extend global lead in EV sales
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 Motor Co.'s exit from the region in 2021, there was hope that the global leader... Read more
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Tesla opens first showroom in oil-rich Saudi
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.... Read more
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New technology suppresses temperature rise during hydrogen charging, enabling safer, more efficient refueling
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.... Read more
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New study brings vehicle-to-grid technology a step closer in Australia
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.... Read more
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Electric vehicles may worsen CO₂ emissions unless powered by renewables: Study
The transition to electric vehicles won't reduce carbon emissions unless countries clean up their electricity grids.... Read more
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Uganda's boda boda bikes are deadly polluters: Study models how going electric could save lives
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 bodas are crucial in providing last-mile transport for people and goods on short trips because... Read more
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If Australia switched to EVs, we'd be more reliant on China's car factories, but wean ourselves off foreign oil
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 and more reliant on imported oil.... Read more
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China's BYD forecasts record first-quarter net profit
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD expects to see record profits in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary results published on Tuesday, as booming sales saw it ship more than a million cars.... Read more
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Burning heavy fuel oil with scrubbers found to be the best available option for bulk maritime shipping
When the International Maritime Organization enacted a mandatory cap on the sulfur content of marine fuels in 2020, with an eye toward reducing harmful environmental and health impacts, it left shipping companies with several main options.... Read more
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Stellantis pausing some Canada, Mexico production over Trump auto tariffs
Auto giant Stellantis said Thursday it was pausing production at some plants in Canada and Mexico, a major disruption for the sector on the day US President Donald Trump's auto tariffs came into force.... Read more
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In Australia, 1 in 5 road deaths is a motorcyclist. We can make them safer
The proportion of motorbikes on Australia's roads has remained steady over the last decade, about 4.5% of all registered vehicles. But motorcyclists are over-represented in road deaths.... Read more
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NASA makes progress on advanced drone safety management system
From agriculture and law enforcement to entertainment and disaster response, industries are increasingly turning to drones for help, but the growing volume of these aircraft will require trusted safety management systems to maintain safe operations.... Read more
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Tesla sales fall again in Germany amid Musk backlash
Tesla sales plunged again in Germany last month even as the broader electric car market rebounded, data showed Thursday, the latest sign of a growing backlash against billionaire owner Elon Musk.... Read more
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Tesla sales slump as pressure piles on Musk
Tesla's worldwide sales tumbled in the first quarter, figures showed Wednesday, piling further pressure on CEO Elon Musk who faces a growing backlash for his role overseeing US federal spending cuts under President Donald Trump.... Read more