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MIT and Duke University chemists discovered a novel way to strengthen polymers—throw a few weaker bonds into the material. For polyacrylate elastomers, researchers increased materials' resistance to tearing by 10x just by using a weaker…

This shouldn't be a surprise. Scientists say "formidable complexity" exists in developing software that predicts how people behave and interact on the roads, including pedestrians, motorists, or bike riders. They say a lack of accurate…

ROHM Semiconductor and Vitesco Technologies just penned a long-term silicon carbide (SiC) supply partnership worth over one billion U.S. dollars. The partnership will run from 2024 through 2030. Under the terms of the agreement, Vitesco…

The top challenges for EVs include driving range and cost. Toyota recently announced its concentration on battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology, launching a dedicated BEV factory to produce revolutionary, evolving batteries that meet…

No, I’m not talking about the Beach Boys (yes, I’m an old); I’m talking about harvesting energy from vibrations in our surroundings. Researchers have developed an energy-generating device of piezoelectric composites and carbon…

Printed flexible electronics are used for skin patches, thin-film flexible photovoltaics, and automotive interior consoles, among many other uses. This approach to electronics combines additive manufacturing with flexible substrates,…

In 2024, if you implement Tesla's EV charging connector, you can charge GM and Ford's electric vehicles at many of Tesla's charging stations. The industry will likely follow suit—a significant victory for Tesla with a new and guaranteed…

EV charging and maintenance are top concerns for potential U.S. consumers of electric vehicles (EVs). Verra Mobility released a new report, "The State of EVs, 2023 Report on Smart Mobility," covering consumer perceptions of EVs. They polled…

Merging is a nightmare. I’ve driven in California, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina, and several other states. It sucks everywhere and all comes down to a fundamental question: should I wait, or should I…

Transparent augmented reality (AR) displays open possibilities for seeing digital content in real-time. The University of Melbourne, KDH Design Corporation, and the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication researchers developed the world's…