Innovation Spotlight
August 27, 2024
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Recently, the research community's focus has shifted to new directions in 5G and 6G wireless networks. This shift, driven by advances in the automotive industry and the growing demand for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), is ushering in a new era of networked wireless systems. The promise of CAVs to ...
May 31, 2024
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Environmental and economic considerations primarily drive the transition towards electric vehicles (EVs). Given the current limitations in EV and fuel-cell vehicle (FCV) technologies, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which are approximately 25% more efficient than internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), can contribute to advancing the broader EV industry. Today’s EVs and ...
November 17, 2023
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Contrary to common assumptions, the challenges associated with recharging electric vehicles (EVs) trace back to the 20th century. The automotive arena featured a triad of electric, gasoline, and steam-powered vehicles during that era. Due to their limited range, electric cars excelled in short urban hops and graced electric taxis in ...
July 26, 2023
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The world’s demand for lithium extraction has grown in recent years—driven by lithium use in new consumer electronic battery technologies and electric cars. Lithium is a highly reactive alkali metal with excellent heat and electrical conductivity, and these properties make it useful for manufacturing glass, high-temperature lubricants, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and ...