Trees near highways cut air pollution from traffic

Trees and bushes near highways significantly reduce air pollution caused by cars, which has been linked to a host of illnesses.

Sam Fahmy-Georgia State • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~4 min

Car brakes spit out potentially harmful particles

Car brakes emit electrically charged particles during even light braking, researchers say. The finding could help reduce pollution.

UC Irvine • futurity
March 12, 2024 ~5 min


‘Battery Sleuth’ could be a simple way to stop car theft

A new device that takes advantage of a low-tech feature in today's cars—the power outlet—could foil thieves, researchers say.

Gabe Cherry-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 3, 2023 ~6 min

Model may get first responders to car accidents faster

Researchers have created a new model to get first responders like police and EMTs to the scene of traffic accidents faster.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 8, 2023 ~5 min

Try it: Easy test checks older drivers’ car accident risk

A new questionnaire that allows older drivers to assess their "attentional performance" during driving can predict who is at risk of having an accident.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 2, 2022 ~6 min

New method makes traffic prediction faster

A new model shows that traffic forecasting doesn't have to be perfect to be efficient. A "good enough" solution works just fine.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 5, 2022 ~5 min

Who’s responsible if a Tesla on autopilot kills someone?

What are the ramifications of the first US felony prosecution of a fatal crash involving a Tesla driver-assist system? A law professor weighs in.

Emily Rosenthal-NYU • futurity
March 11, 2022 ~10 min

Recycled Kevlar battery could boost electric car range by 5X

A new 1,000 cycle lithium-sulfur battery made with nanofibers recycled from Kevlar has the potential to quintuple the range of electric cars.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 18, 2022 ~6 min


Electric vehicle owners could sell power back to the grid

Electric vehicles could send energy back to power grids while they're parked, researchers report. The process could also save owners money each year.

Bob Marcotte-U. Rochester • futurity
Nov. 17, 2021 ~6 min

Electric vehicle owners could sell power back to the grid

Electric vehicles could send energy back to power grids while they're parked, researchers report. The process could also save owners money each year.

Bob Marcotte-U. Rochester • futurity
Nov. 17, 2021 ~6 min

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