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Hacker-created gridlock
Without proper security, hackers could randomly disable connected cars, creating massive traffic jams in urban areas.
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Aluminum extrusion technology lowers costs, improves ductility
PNNL’s ShAPE process could increase aluminum alloy powder use in the automotive industry.
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Toyota, MIT, Stanford partner to study battery life
Identifying expected battery life could allow manufacturers to provide longer-lived options to automakers.
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Electric Class 8 trucks could pay off in 3 years
Carnegie Mellon University researchers study use cases for electric semi-trailer trucks, list research priorities to speed adoption of advanced vehicles.
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Controlled porosity could lead to energy storing carbon fiber
Virginia Tech research creates high-strength, lightweight composites with consistent, evenly sized micro-holes that could eventually act like a battery.
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Track/wheel hybrid combos
Military research at Carnegie Mellon University could lead to vehicles that perform well on- or off-road.
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Improving automotive coatings
Inexpensive test procedures increase understanding of paint scratching performance.
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Electric vehicle enviro-friendliness varies by state
Case Western Reserve University research breaks down emissions geographically, includes expected declining performance as batteries age.
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Titanium springs for vehicle lightweighting
Replacing steel springs with titanium could lower vehicle weights, however strength, durability, and price challenges must be overcome.
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Supply chain compliance
ISO/TS standards reduce manufacturing risk for internationally sourced parts.
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Electric drive ownership stagnates in California
Despite incentives, higher availability of vehicles, most green vehicles are sold to those who already own one.