Study finds rerouting of airplanes to reduce contrails not as expensive as thought
A small team of environmental scientists has found via simulations that rerouting commercial airplanes to reduce contrails would be less expensive than previously thought. In their study, published in the journal Environmental ...
Petrol, pricing and parking: Why so many outer suburban residents are opting for electric vehicles
Until now, you might have thought of electric vehicles as inner suburban toys. Teslas and Polestars are expensive, leaving them as playthings for wealthier Australians and out of reach for the mortgage belt.
Mar 13, 2024
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Next-gen satellite navigation: Unlocking ultra-precision with cutting-edge tracking tech
Researchers have developed a Dual-assisted Multi-component Tracking (DMT) technique that significantly enhances the precision of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). This innovation promises to enhance satellite navigation ...
Mar 13, 2024
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Waymo's robotaxi service expands into Los Angeles, starting free rides in parts of the city
Robotaxis will begin cruising the streets of Los Angeles on Thursday when Google spinoff Waymo starts offering free rides to some of the roughly 50,000 people who have signed up for its driverless ride-hailing service.
Mar 13, 2024
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Researchers develop new control method that optimizes autonomous ship navigation
The study of ship maneuvering at sea has long been the central focus of the shipping industry. With the rapid advancements in remote control, communication technologies, and artificial intelligence, the concept of Maritime ...
Mar 13, 2024
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Volkswagen's 2023 profits rise, outlook for this year cautious
German auto giant Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a forecast-beating rise in profits for 2023, boosted by higher vehicle deliveries, but gave a cautious outlook for this year.
Mar 13, 2024
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New truck front to save lives
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new truck front concept to reduce fatal crashes in car-truck collisions significantly.
Mar 13, 2024
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Brazil revs up for jolt of hybrid car investments
Brazil is charging up for a hybrid revolution as global car manufacturers race to pump billions of dollars into the development of green vehicles in Latin America's biggest economy.
Mar 13, 2024
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E for equity? E-scooter and e-bike schemes can help people on low incomes and with disabilities
Interest in shared e-bikes and e-scooters, or "micromobility" devices, has skyrocketed in Australia. Every capital city and over 25 local councils have trialed shared e-scooter systems through private operators including ...
Mar 13, 2024
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Flying high: UK's modern-day green airship takes shape
Britain's innovative Airlander 10 airship could soon take to the skies to offer leisure passengers panoramic views and far less pollution than traditional aircraft, according to its manufacturer.
Mar 12, 2024
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