Heat Speeds Up Li-On Charging to Ten Minutes
Pennsylvania State University researchers have developed a lithium ion battery that charges at an elevated temperature to increase reaction rate, but keeps the cell cool
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October Car Sales Down 4.3% When Adjusted
TrueCar, Inc.’s data and analytics subsidiary, ALG, projects total new vehicle sales will reach 1,339,420 units in October 2019, down 4.7% from a year ago
Drivers Don’t Trust or Accept Lane-Keeping Systems
Road warriors may wish for automated technologies that take the stress and boredom out of the daily commute. But current systems designed to keep vehicles
Safest Drivers in Idaho, Brownsville, Laredo, Fort Collins & Madison
Drivers in Boise, Idaho, are the country’s safest when taking into account population density, according to the newest set of rankings from the 2019 Allstate
Connected Car ADAS Tech Experiences Can Be Too Annoying
Some alerts on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are so annoying or bothersome that many drivers disable the systems and may try to avoid them
Brand Doesn’t Matter Much with Future Car Access
According to the results of IBM’s new study on the future of the auto industry, in the next 10 years, as consumers move from vehicle
Technology and Connected Car Features Are Valued
Metova’s new survey of 1000 consumers shows how important technology is to car buyer. Car buyers want car technology. Nearly 1 in 5 buyers would
Tesla EV Awareness High – Number of Charging Stations Low
Dealers and automakers are in the driver’s seat when it comes to laying a positive foundation for the nearly 100 new electrified models scheduled to
Bike Lanes Aren’t as Safe as They Feel
Bike lanes separated from the roadway by physical barriers make cyclists feel safer and encourage more people to ride. But a new study from the
Knee Airbags Not Really Needed—
Airbags are essential, lifesaving devices that have prevented tens of thousands of deaths. More airbags, one might assume, would provide even greater protection. That isn’t
Rec Vehicles Are Stolen in Summer and Not Recovered
A recent report produced by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reveals that the end of the summer is when we see more All-Terrain Vehicle
About Roundabouts 2-Lanes Improving
Roundabouts improve safety over traditional intersections, but the benefits of two-lane roundabouts have been less clear than those of single-lane roundabouts. Now IIHS researchers have