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Transportation

The latest developments in electric vehicles, advanced aircraft, and self-driving cars
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Startups Say India Is Ideal for Testing Self-Driving Cars

Unruly traffic forces innovative approaches to autonomy

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Smart Roads Get Better Eyesight

A new way of fusing camera and radar data helps track vehicles at greater distances

4 min read
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50 by 20: Wireless EV Charging Hits Key Benchmark

Oak Ridge researchers move plugless electric future forward

3 min read

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TransportationNews

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N Accelerates Performance Tech

The tire-smoking, track-engineered EV crossover puts drivers in the loop

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Hydrogen Is Coming to the Rescue

Zero-emission emergency vehicle prototype was designed to save lives and the environment

4 min read
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TransportationNewsEnergy

German EV Motor Could Break Supply-Chain Deadlock

Innovative design promises high performance without rare-earth magnets

11 min read
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TransportationWebinar

Modeling Cable Design & Power Electronics

Applications that will help ensure a consistent and long-term electricity supply

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TransportationNewsClimate TechClimate Change

E-Bikes Are Growing Up, Finding Jobs, Still Having Fun

New features are inspiring new applications, including cargo hauling

7 min read
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EnergyNewsTransportation

Unico's Battery Testing Enters a Competitive Industry

But new testing tools could also jumpstart the used EV market

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