How automated vehicles and takeover requests can give people a false sense of security

As cars keep getting smarter, automation is taking many tricky tasks from parallel parking to backing up and out of drivers’ hands. Now, a University of Toronto Engineering study is underscoring the importance of drivers keeping their eyes on the road even when they are in an automated vehicle (AV). Using an AV driving simulator Read more about How automated vehicles and takeover requests can give people a false sense of security[…]

Electric vehicle charging up to 90% in 6 minutes

With Telsa in the lead, the electric vehicle market is growing around the world. Unlike conventional cars that use internal combustion engines, electric cars are solely powered by lithium ion batteries, so the battery performance defines the car’s overall performance. However, slow charging times and weak power are still barriers to be overcome. In light Read more about Electric vehicle charging up to 90% in 6 minutes[…]

Switzerland winds up superconductivity

The unusual electronic properties of some superconducting materials permit lossless and dense electrical currents at very low temperatures, even in high magnetic fields. Conductors made of these materials are thus ideal for winding coils to generate very high magnetic fields, which are essential for a number of applications like magnetic medical imaging, magnetic resonance spectroscopy Read more about Switzerland winds up superconductivity[…]