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For the past two decades, GPS technology has become inextricably woven into society, from smartphones to airplanes, stock markets to emergency hotlines and even power grids.This post was originally published on this site

The federal spending law passed in early July 2025, often called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, significantly reduces federal funding for efforts to create renewable or sustainable types of fuel that can power aircraft […]

Many electric vehicles (EVs) now come with range estimates of 400–500 kilometers, while some premium models claim ranges of more than 600km.This post was originally published on this site

The frustration of getting stuck behind a slow vehicle on a remote road is all too familiar to drivers in Pennsylvania, where rural roads make up about 60% of highways. One of the roadway features […]

In a study that advances lightweight magnesium alloys for more fuel-efficient, affordable vehicles, University of Michigan researchers used powerful X-rays to capture the first 3D views of the formation of microscopic structures that can help […]

The advanced air mobility industry is currently working to produce novel aircraft ranging from air taxis to autonomous cargo drones, and all of those designs will require extensive testing—which is why NASA is working to […]

Any motorist who has ever waited through multiple cycles for a traffic light to turn green knows how annoying signalized intersections can be. But sitting at intersections isn’t just a drag on drivers’ patience—unproductive vehicle […]

Airline ANA said Thursday that, together with a US start-up, it hopes to have electric “air taxis” whizzing over Japan from as early as 2027.This post was originally published on this site

A team of researchers have developed and successfully tested a world-first roadside technology designed to prevent animal–vehicle collisions in regional Australia.This post was originally published on this site

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority piloted a new enforcement tool in Philadelphia in 2023: AI-powered cameras mounted on seven of its buses. The results were immediate and dramatic: In just 70 days, the cameras flagged […]