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2020
Automotive/​Transportation

Shape Memory Alloy Based Active Headrest System

During rear end collisions, the part of body below neck(torso), moves forward and part above the neck(head), moves in opposite direction due to inertia effect resulting in whiplash injury. The whiplash causes head injury due to fracture of ligaments in the neck portion of body. About 59% of whiplash patients undergo disability and leads to long-lasting symptoms.

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Akash Porwal
Nagda, India
Votes: 3
Views: 4019
Automotive/​Transportation
Jul 1, 2020

Side Ways Trucking and Anywarehousing

With the rapid expansion that is taking place with e-commerce and world markets, the delivery element needs to be refined, because it involves every aspect of our lives. From consumer discretionary and staple items to materials and equipment, the existing trucking industry can be improved. This innovative design will not only improve on loading/unloading trucks,

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Greg Berna
Crystal Lake, United States
Votes: 1
Views: 1526
Automotive/​Transportation
Jul 1, 2020

Smart Adaptive E-bike

Our product, the Smart Adaptive e-bike, will be a modern way of transport for daily commutes. It is under design and initial stage of simulation & prototyping. We are designing the bike to be similar to the other e-bikes in structure with some additional features includes power pedal assist and power to cost model (i.e.

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Manickavasagam P
Chennai, India
Votes: 1
Views: 2074
Automotive/​Transportation
Jul 1, 2020

Socialising Autonomy

The Impact of Socialising Inter-Vehicular Autonomy - Understanding the impact of cultural norms on inter-vehicular proximity (distance between two vehicles) in the early days of the mass adoption of autonomous vehicles.

The American anthropologist, Edward T Hall, first studied that "Humans have an innate distancing mechanism, modified by culture, that helps to regulate contact in social situations."

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Harsh Agarwal
Pasadena, United States
Votes: 52
Views: 2753
Automotive/​Transportation
Jul 2, 2020

Soft-Sided Transportation Tubes (SSTTs) – an Alternative to Hyperloop

There has been a lot of hype over Elon Musk’s Hyperloop. It is a partially-evacuated solid-steel tube in which small-diameter passenger vehicles (pods) travel at high speed.

It has a number of problems. Rescuing passengers in an emergency would involve cutting the heavy steel tube. The vehicle could also collide with the inside call of the tube,

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Joshua Levin
Marlton, United States
Votes: 1
Views: 3636
Automotive/​Transportation
Jul 1, 2020

Solar Electric Car with Motor-Wheel

Purpose of the idea: the creation of an advanced and economical solar-powered electric vehicle that does not pollute the environment, and also uses a motor wheel. The task of the idea: to create environmentally friendly and economical transport. The object of the idea: a solar-powered electric car using a motor-wheel.

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Nurlan Abzalbekov
Karagandi, Kazakhstan
Votes: 4
Views: 1860
Automotive/​Transportation
Jun 30, 2020

The Daily: Conscious Transportation

The Daily

So much is going on and so many, everyone, is affected. With the global pandemic, economies crashing and internal-international struggles for equality we have been forced to question every-one-of our purchases and needs. Running our 80k lux-trucks as daily commuters is not only unsustainable, it’s irresponsible.

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Vicente Magana
Gardena, United States
Votes: 16
Views: 2178
Automotive/​Transportation
Jun 25, 2020

The Fail-Safe Vehicle Braking System

A near frictionless electromagnetic vehicle braking system is described that includes a solenoid axial single-circuit direct current (DC) electro-permanent magnet configuration in the shape of a ring, controlled via an activator/regulator that interprets pressure applied to a vehicle’s brake pedal mechanism, and powered by an alternator/transformer device in conjunction with the vehicle’s battery.

When not in use,

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Michael Cikraji
North Royalton, United States
Votes: 2
Views: 3562
Automotive/​Transportation
Apr 27, 2020

The Future of the Four Stroke Internal Combustion Engine

The transportation sector accounts for about 30% of total United States energy needs and 70% of petroleum consumption. The average U.S. household spends nearly one-fifth of its total family expenditures on transportation, making it the most expensive spending category after housing. Global OEM’s produced approximately 100 million motor vehicles in 2019. Today,

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Robert Mclean
Little Rock, United States
Votes: 56
Views: 7724
Automotive/​Transportation
Apr 27, 2020

The Future of Vehicles: Solar-Powered Battery Electric Hybrid Vehicle Architecture

Vehicles use gasoline, diesel, or electricity as a form of fuel sources. These are all non-renewable sources. When we consider a Hybrid car, we are using gasoline as well as electricity. These are not favorable fuel sources for the long-term, as non-renewable energy sources will be depleted after some time.

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Akarshan Gulhane
Birch Run, United States
Votes: 4
Views: 2630
Automotive/​Transportation
Jun 24, 2020

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