Phys.org – Automotive

On Sept. 13, 1944, researchers subjected a Bell P-39L Airacobra to frigid temperatures and a freezing water spray in the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)’s new Icing Research Tunnel (IRT) to study inflight ice […]

German luxury carmaker BMW said Thursday it aimed to mass produce its first hydrogen-powered car in 2028, using fuel cell technology jointly developed with Japan’s Toyota.This post was originally published on this site

Britain on Thursday finished building its longest-ever rail bridge after fitting the final segment of the Colne Valley Viaduct for the new high-speed HS2 train line, company bosses announced.This post was originally published on this […]

The transportation sector is still among the main sources of air pollution and climate change on Earth, accounting for approximately 59% of oil consumption and 22% of CO2 emissions. Identifying effective strategies to limit the […]

One of the most critical safety concerns for electric vehicles is keeping their batteries cool, as temperature spikes can lead to dangerous consequences.This post was originally published on this site

Volkswagen executives defended plans to consider the unprecedented closure of factories in Germany during a heated meeting Wednesday with thousands of staff, saying falling sales had hit it hard.This post was originally published on this […]

Charging stations for electric vehicles are essential for cleaning up the transportation sector. A new study by MIT researchers suggests they’re good for business, too.This post was originally published on this site

Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn said Wednesday the charges against him were “implausible” as he testified at his trial over the “dieselgate” scandal that rocked the German auto titan.This post was originally published on this […]

Sales of new cars plummeted in Germany in August, official data showed Wednesday, dragged down by a record fall in demand for electric vehicles in Europe’s biggest auto market.This post was originally published on this […]

Is public transit ready for a gig economy-style shake up? A group of researchers at Concordia believes that the ride-share model made popular by companies like Uber and Lyft might be a useful, innovative and […]