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Released: 11-Apr-2023 6:25 PM EDT
How road rage really affects your driving – and the self-driving cars of the future
University of Warwick

In the first study to systematically identify aggressive driving behaviours, scientists have measured the changes in driving that occur in an aggressive state. Aggressive drivers drive faster and with more mistakes than non-aggressive drivers – putting other road users at risk and posing a challenge to researchers working on self-driving car technology.

Released: 11-Apr-2023 1:55 PM EDT
Electrification push will have enormous impacts on critical metals supply chain
Cornell University

The demand for battery-grade lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and platinum will climb steeply as vehicle electrification speeds up and nations work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through mid-century. This surge in demand will also create a variety of economic and supply-chain problems, according to new Cornell University research published in Nature Communications.

   
Newswise: Tax credit tool tracks EV savings
Released: 11-Apr-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Tax credit tool tracks EV savings
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed an online resource to help consumers understand the electric vehicle tax credits available through the Inflation Reduction Act.

   
Newswise: Who’s liable in a ‘self-driving’ car crash?
Released: 11-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Who’s liable in a ‘self-driving’ car crash?
Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University law professor examines legal grey area when semi-autonomous vehicles are involved in accidents

Newswise: Prepare for Landing: Making Airports More Efficient
22-Mar-2023 11:00 PM EDT
Prepare for Landing: Making Airports More Efficient
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

In Chaos, a team of scientists from Spain and Argentina present an original oscillating short-term memory model to study the dynamics of landing events at 10 major European airports. The model can estimate how landing volumes will influence those in consecutive hours – a critical ability given airport capacity constraints and external events that cause landing delays. Altogether, the model demonstrates that statistical analyses of hourly plane landing volumes can yield valuable insights into airport operations.

Released: 28-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Argonne, Progress Rail, test low-carbon fuels on the path to decarbonizing the rail industry
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory and Progress Rail Locomotive, Inc., a Caterpillar company, have joined to research a variety of bio- and renewable diesel fuels with the goal of lowering the carbon impact of the U.S. freight rail industry.

Newswise: Legal cannabis markets linked to increased motor vehicle deaths
Released: 27-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Legal cannabis markets linked to increased motor vehicle deaths
University of Illinois Chicago

Researchers found recreational cannabis markets were associated with a 10% increase, on average, in motor vehicle accident deaths.  The study was conducted using death certificate data to compare mortality rates in states that legalized recreational cannabis dispensaries with states that only provided access to medical cannabis.

Newswise: 11 ways to improve airlines for customers
Released: 24-Mar-2023 5:45 PM EDT
11 ways to improve airlines for customers
University of Missouri, Columbia

The name of the game is customer satisfaction, especially in the airline industry where companies are constantly jockeying for business by promising better service than their competitors. Now a professor at the University of Missouri has used artificial intelligence to sort through thousands of customer reviews and identify where airlines are falling short.

   
Newswise: U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis announce the Battery Workforce Challenge
Released: 24-Mar-2023 12:05 PM EDT
U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis announce the Battery Workforce Challenge
Argonne National Laboratory

BattChallenge is a three-year competition joining universities with vocational partners, such as community colleges, trades and apprenticeship programs, to design, build, test and integrate an advanced EV battery into a future Stellantis vehicle.

Released: 22-Mar-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Cleveland Browns fans keep crashing their cars. The data can help cities become safer.
University of Florida

Sports venues are a magnet for car crashes, which means cities can target safety measures in these areas to maximize their impact.

Released: 21-Mar-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Argonne is helping U.S. companies advance battery recycling technology and strengthen the nation’s battery supply chain
Argonne National Laboratory

Companies from across the United States have partnered with the experts at Argonne to advance their battery reuse and recycling projects, thanks to funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Newswise: Cascading Failures in Urban Traffic Systems Tied to Hidden Bottlenecks
17-Mar-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Cascading Failures in Urban Traffic Systems Tied to Hidden Bottlenecks
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Scientists in China have developed a modeling technique to study urban traffic flows and show that their model can be used to find previously unknown bottlenecks. The model uses a modified form of percolation theory, and the investigators considered the existing road network and population distribution in Shanghai.

Newswise: Taking Charge of Our Future: New Federal Program Enhances Nationwide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Released: 20-Mar-2023 11:25 AM EDT
Taking Charge of Our Future: New Federal Program Enhances Nationwide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

A series of federal recommendations announced last week aims to make electric vehicle charging more accessible. The announcement paved the way for NEVI to begin implementing these recommendations.

Released: 15-Mar-2023 3:45 PM EDT
Don't keep hitting that snooze button! Get the latest research news and expert commentary on sleep here.
Newswise

It's sleep awareness week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. It’s important to understand how sleep deprivation can impact your health. Most people recognize that if they don’t get enough sleep, their mood and memory will suffer the next day.

       
Newswise: The Medical Minute: Helping your cyclist avoid the most serious of childhood accidents
Released: 15-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Helping your cyclist avoid the most serious of childhood accidents
Penn State Health

For parents praying the yearly rash of bicycle accidents doesn’t include their child, few pieces of head gear are more important than a helmet. A Penn State Health expert talks about the dos and don’ts of bicycle safety for your kids.

Released: 9-Mar-2023 1:30 PM EST
You can't put a price tag on knowledge. Read the latest news on finance and the world economy in the Economics channel
Newswise

The U.S. economy is on people's minds as the government prepares for a showdown on the deficit and government spending. Find the latest research and expert commentary on money issues here. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Economics channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 9-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EST
Johns Hopkins Selected by U.S. Department of Transportation to Lead New $10 Million Center for Climate-Focused Transportation Solutions
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Johns Hopkins University has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation to lead a new University Transportation Center focused on solutions aimed at preserving the environment.

   
Released: 7-Mar-2023 8:00 AM EST
A Smarter Look at Traffic Congestion
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

NYU Tandon School of Engineering will continue its multi-faceted research and educational program to understand and combat traffic congestion, thanks to a five-year commitment of $2 million in annual federal funds recently awarded by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT).

   
Newswise: Argonne drops data on the question of efficient drone use for e-commerce deliveries
Released: 1-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
Argonne drops data on the question of efficient drone use for e-commerce deliveries
Argonne National Laboratory

New models developed by Argonne can help industry discover the energy impact of drone delivery for e-commerce goods. A new study focuses on drone energy consumption compared to using conventional diesel trucks and battery-operated electric vehicles.

Newswise: America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade
Released: 1-Mar-2023 8:30 AM EST
America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade
Florida Atlantic University

A new study reveals that although private automobiles continue to be the dominant travel mode in American cities, the share of car trips has slightly and steadily decreased since its peak in 2001. In contrast, the share of transit, non-motorized, and taxicab (including ride-hailing) trips has steadily increased.

Newswise: Measuring 6,000 African cities: Double the population means triple the energy costs
Released: 27-Feb-2023 12:05 PM EST
Measuring 6,000 African cities: Double the population means triple the energy costs
Complexity Science Hub Vienna

Using a new dataset, Rafael Prieto-Curiel of the Complexity Science Hub and colleagues analyzed the coordinates and surface of 183 million buildings in nearly 6,000 cities across all 52 countries in Africa.

Released: 20-Feb-2023 5:05 PM EST
The road to safety: Researchers work to improve access to special needs hurricane shelters
Florida State University

New research from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response Center (RIDER) shows how repurposing regular hurricane shelters to special needs shelters could cut travel times for vulnerable populations.

Released: 15-Feb-2023 6:35 PM EST
Where do stolen bikes go?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Amsterdam is one of the most bike-friendly major cities in the world. That also means the city is a happy hunting ground for thieves, who steal tens of thousands of bikes per year — a substantial chunk of the estimated 850,000 or so that Amsterdam residents own.

Released: 14-Feb-2023 10:05 AM EST
Fact-checking the reporting of the explosion in East Palestine, Ohio
Newswise

Expert cautions that the statement, "We basically nuked a town with chemicals so we could get a railroad open," is irresponsible.

   
Newswise: New funding proposal aims to reduce bottlenecks on Upper Mississippi River
Released: 13-Feb-2023 10:25 AM EST
New funding proposal aims to reduce bottlenecks on Upper Mississippi River
Iowa State University

New research proposes a funding model for a major rehabilitation of the 27 locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi. It relies on a collective investment from all – or at least most – of the shippers, along with government funding. The researcher’s model shows the public-private partnership would pay off in the long run.

Released: 10-Feb-2023 7:25 PM EST
Helping transit agencies visualize the transition to electric bus fleets
Portland State University

The transit industry is rapidly moving toward battery electric bus fleets because of the environmental and financial benefits they offer.

Released: 8-Feb-2023 4:10 PM EST
Can I come, too? How tourism can include people whose health conditions usually keep them at home
Edith Cowan University

Following the disruption of COVID-19, the global tourism industry has largely opened up again; however, travelling remains a serious challenge for a large group of people.

Newswise: ORNL’s Derek Splitter receives 2023 U.S. Early Career Combustion Investigator Award
Released: 8-Feb-2023 9:00 AM EST
ORNL’s Derek Splitter receives 2023 U.S. Early Career Combustion Investigator Award
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Splitter, who is a senior researcher in fuel science and engine technologies, was selected for his early career contributions in combustion as well as his potential for future leadership in the field and service to the research community

Newswise: Ocean Observing in the Gulf of Mexico: The GCOOS Spring Webinar Series
Released: 7-Feb-2023 10:30 AM EST
Ocean Observing in the Gulf of Mexico: The GCOOS Spring Webinar Series
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

The GCOOS Spring Webinar Series 2023 features an overview of GCOOS-supported ocean observing activities in the Gulf of Mexico.

Released: 7-Feb-2023 7:05 AM EST
Researchers Propose a Fourth Light on Traffic Signals – For Self-Driving Cars
North Carolina State University

At a traffic light, red means stop and green means go. But transportation engineers are now proposing a “white light,” which would enable autonomous vehicles to help control traffic flow – and let human drivers know what’s going on.

Released: 6-Feb-2023 11:05 AM EST
UC Irvine Earth system scientists plot pathways for climate-conscious air travel
University of California, Irvine

With its high-carbon footprint, air travel challenges the goal set by many countries of stabilizing global mean temperature by the middle of the 21st century. The aviation sector could achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through a combination of technology and a change in habits, but it’s not going to be easy, according to Earth system scientists at the University of California, Irvine.

Released: 31-Jan-2023 12:15 PM EST
Proximity to electric vehicle charging stations positively impacts home values
University of Rhode Island

A new study finds that proximity to electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) can raise property values depending on where homes are situated. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Rhode Island, the University of Maryland College Park, Princeton University and Cardiff University, was recently published in Nature Sustainability.

Newswise: With new electric motor coach, Idaho National Laboratory drives toward net zero
Released: 30-Jan-2023 3:25 PM EST
With new electric motor coach, Idaho National Laboratory drives toward net zero
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

Idaho National Laboratory marked a milestone in its efforts to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions with the recent addition of its first electric motor coach.

Released: 26-Jan-2023 4:15 PM EST
Tweets reveal where in cities people express different emotions and other behavioral studies in the Behavioral Science channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 26-Jan-2023 11:00 AM EST
Attributing the rising costs of groceries to “price gouging” is not accurate
Newswise

Is putting the blame on grocery store managers for your rising costs of orange juice accurate? It’s not quite that simple.

23-Jan-2023 12:40 PM EST
Comparing airfares instead of seat size fairer indicator of passenger carbon emissions
University College London

Allocating passenger aircraft emissions using airfares rather than travel class would give a more accurate idea of individual contributions, finds a study led by UCL.

   
Newswise: Transportation deserts get a lift from collaboration between NYU Tandon and Dollaride
Released: 24-Jan-2023 12:55 PM EST
Transportation deserts get a lift from collaboration between NYU Tandon and Dollaride
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Millions of New Yorkers live in “transit deserts” – areas in which public transportation is not easily accessed – but a major grant from New York State means Dollaride, in collaboration with Tandon’s C2SMART Center (the Connected Cities for Smart Mobility Toward Accessible and Resilient Transportation), will help fill that gap with environmentally-friendly electric vehicles.

Newswise: An exploration of calibrating activity-based mobility demand of travelers with bounded rationality
Released: 20-Jan-2023 6:30 PM EST
An exploration of calibrating activity-based mobility demand of travelers with bounded rationality
Tsinghua University Press

Parameter calibration of the traffic assignment models is vital to travel demand analysis and management.

Released: 13-Jan-2023 1:20 PM EST
AI improves detail, estimate of urban air pollution
Cornell University

Using artificial intelligence, Cornell University engineers have simplified and reinforced models that accurately calculate the fine particulate matter (PM2.5) – the soot, dust and exhaust emitted by trucks and cars that get into human lungs – contained in urban air pollution.

   
Newswise: The Latest From The American Astronomical Society Meeting And Other Space News
9-Jan-2023 4:20 PM EST
The Latest From The American Astronomical Society Meeting And Other Space News
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Space and Astronomy channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

Released: 11-Jan-2023 12:45 PM EST
Electric vehicles helping drivers to reduce their bills
Institute of Physics (IOP) Publishing

90% of vehicle-owning US households could reduce their bills as well as their carbon footprint by switching to electric vehicles.

Newswise: Toward standardized tests for assessing lidars in autonomous vehicles
Released: 6-Jan-2023 6:20 PM EST
Toward standardized tests for assessing lidars in autonomous vehicles
SPIE

Today, autonomous vehicles (AVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADASs) are rapidly growing research directions aimed at increasing vehicle and road safety.

Released: 5-Jan-2023 3:45 PM EST
Travelling farther away from home linked to better health
University College London

People who travel more outside of their local area feel that they are healthier than those who stay closer to home, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Released: 5-Jan-2023 9:35 AM EST
Masks still work to reduce the transmission of respiratory disease
Newswise

As we dive deep into a new wave of COVID-19 infections this winter, the value of masking is back in public discourse.



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