Automotive/Transportation
From the biology literature review a number of biological principles for how animals self-organize, communicate, and signal in the context of collision avoidance for group navigation became apparent. From this two main principles of biologically inspired connectivity – aposematism and bargaining – have been identified (West, Griffin et al.
While the world focuses on exhaust pipes, a silent polluter hides in plain sight: our tires and brakes. Non-exhaust emissions (NEE) from tire wear and brake dust can constitute over 50% of urban traffic-related particulate matter (PM2.5/PM10). This invisible, toxic dust—a problem exacerbated by heavier electric vehicles—clogs our air, contaminates our water,
This innovation introduces a Hybrid Transmission System (the System) that goes beyond conventional mild hybrid configurations. While typical setups manage only torque from the internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric machine (EM), this System enables precise control of both torque and RPM, placing the hybrid set consistently near its maximum efficiency range and avoiding high-emission operating zones.
PCDA delivers a 5–
This is a proposal to reduce air drag for cars and trucks which is the primary reason for cars' poor gas mileage. Even though cars are streamlined, the frontal area (height x width, ≈ 20 sq. ft.), pushes the air and uses more fuel to overcome. The proposal is to draw air in at the front,
This steering and guidance technique, for submarines, torpedos and other ships, is an outgrowth of a motion-based simulator theater. See
In the motion-based theater, propellers circulate water through mutually-perpendicular propulsion tubes to create back pressure to move the theater to pitch, roll and yaw (a trick reverse engineered from the human inner ear).
Trains are found extensively throughout the world carrying Passengers and Freight. They are safe, economical and travel long distances in relative comfort for passengers. They are usually made strong and sturdy to withstand long usage and are heavy, weighing hundreds of tonnes. Since they travel on fixed rails,
SkyWay is a new mode of transportation intended to address all of the failures of today's surface transportation. Whether it's trains, or cars or buses; whether it's walking, cycling or running; it is "unsafe at any speed" on our roads and highways. Why? Humans are merely human. Mistakes happen. Streets are congested. People are in a hurry.
Traditional traffic lights provide limited information to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists — primarily relying on red, yellow, and green indicators. As traffic becomes more complex and multi-modal, there is a growing need for dynamic, high-visibility displays that communicate richer information at intersections that could improve safety, particularly for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and bicyclists.
Traditional stop signs serve a vital function but operate with outdated rigidity. Regardless of traffic or time of day, drivers must stop — even when no other vehicles are present. This leads to wasted time, unnecessary emissions, fuel consumption, and avoidable frustration. Worse, static stop signs can be missed by inattentive drivers, raising the risk of accidents.
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