Phys.org – Automotive

Thousands squeezed into the world’s biggest car show Friday, snapping selfies beside Chinese electric vehicles as automakers showcased AI, humanoid robots and flying-car ambitions in a cutthroat market.This post was originally published on this site

The shipping industry must cut its climate emissions, and express ferries are the means of passenger transport that causes the most pollution per kilometer. These high-speed passenger vessels with diesel engines are currently the least […]

Trying to book a flight right now can feel absurd. Qantas and Virgin Australia are warning that higher fuel costs and disruption linked to the Middle East conflict are putting pressure on fares and forcing […]

What happens when artificial intelligence gets it wrong? From self-driving cars to medical tools, rapid advances in AI are raising new ethical and legal concerns.This post was originally published on this site

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) near widespread use, researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington say the technology could change not just how people travel but how much, reshaping traffic congestion, city planning and public […]

The development of batteries for electric vehicles has progressed much faster than experts and policymakers had anticipated. New research shows that the market is well equipped to cope with both raw material shortages and price […]

Infrared sensors that detect the short-wave infrared (SWIR) region can clearly recognize objects not only during the day and at night, but also in fog or smoke, making them a key component of future intelligent […]

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) systems in many of the most popular cars in Queensland might not adhere to the State Government’s safe following distance recommendations, according to new research from the University of the Sunshine […]

Australia is in the middle of a fuel crisis, but the way the state and federal governments have chosen to respond signals a firm commitment to fossil fuels.This post was originally published on this site

The war in the Middle East has driven wildly fluctuating oil prices, leading to uncertain costs at the gas pump. One easy way to avoid high gas prices impacting your weekly budget is to swap […]