Newswise Feature Channel: Travel and Transportation

Navigating the Holiday Season: MSU Experts Can Comment

Michigan State University — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:20:13 EST

It's the most wonderful time of the year, right? Not necessarily. We all know that the holidays can cause stress and angst as we cook, shop, entertain and spend time with family and friends we may not see often. Michigan State University experts offer suggestions on navigating the holiday -- from the economy and food prices to religion and spirituality to health and relationships.

Seven People of Infrastructure Resilience

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:15:19 EST

Argonne's scientific, analytical and technological expertise serves communities in times of stress or change and helps communities plan and adapt to future challenges.

New Report: Life Expectancy Years Shorter in the United States Compared to the United Kingdom

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:00:46 EST

A new report from the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that life expectancy in the United States is, on average, 78.6 years versus 81.3 years in England and Wales, an overall 2.7-year difference.

A Cross-Sector Exploration of the Barriers to Customer Satisfaction in the Sharing Economy

Journal of Business Research — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:05:21 EST

Expert Available on 2024 Holiday Travel: FAA Warns It May Need to Slow Air Traffic During Busy Travel Week

George Washington University — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:20 EST

As officials are gearing up for what's expecting to be the busiest travel week on record, the Federal Aviation Administration warned it might need to slow down air traffic. ...

Maintaining Bridge Safer; Digital Sensing-based Monitoring System

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:05 EST

Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) developed a smart monitoring system that applies digital sensing technology to maintain and manage small- and medium-sized aging bridges.

Black Men -- Including Transit Workers -- Are Targets for Aggression on Public Transportation, Study Shows

University of Notre Dame — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:45:40 EST

Black men on buses and trains -- whether as passengers or transit workers -- face hostile encounters that threaten their sense of safety and well-being, according to a new study by a Keough School of Global Affairs sociologist at the University of Notre Dame. By reinforcing racist tropes that they are dangerous or invisible, these encounters can also erode Black men's sense of dignity and self-worth.

A New Era for Batteries: Argonne Leads $50m Sodium-Ion Innovation Push

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:45:39 EST

A consortium of 13 national laboratories and universities aims to develop high-energy, long-lasting sodium-ion batteries that are made from inexpensive, abundant materials and reduce U.S. reliance on critical elements used in electric-vehicle batteries.

Study Reveals COVID-19's Impact on Global City Mobility

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:25:37 EST

COVID-19 reshaped mobility patterns worldwide, affecting walking, driving and public transit use, finds a new study published in The Lancet Public Health. The research, led by an international team including researchers in the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, analyzed data from nearly 300 cities to understand how urban transportation habits adapted during the pandemic.

Powering the Future: Overcoming Key Challenges in Electric Vehicle Battery Technology

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:45:40 EST

A groundbreaking review article delves into the critical challenges facing electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, offering insights into current research trends and future advancements. The study examines the performance, safety, and environmental impact of various battery types, including lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. It also explores innovative management techniques and highlights the importance of developing cost-effective, sustainable, and safe battery solutions to support the growth of electric mobility.

Holiday Travel: Traffic Expert Offers Advice for Avoiding Congestion

Virginia Tech — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:10:43 EST

Nobody enjoys sitting in traffic, especially during the holidays. Hesham Rakha, director for the Center for Sustainable Mobility at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, said if you are going to avoid traffic when traveling for Thanksgiving and Christmas, "you're going to have to make some sacrifices." "You have to choose temporal times where people don't want to travel," Rakha said.

No Wires Needed! Quick and Safe Docking with Automated Mooring for Autonomous Ships

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:53 EST

The Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) has successfully developed an advanced automated mooring system aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of docking operations for autonomous vessels. Designed to overcome the limitations of conventional wire-based mooring methods, this innovative system is projected to be commercially available by 2025, significantly contributing to the progress of smart port technology.

Q&A: UW Professor Discusses How Academia Can Help Battery Manufacturing in the US

University of Washington — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:50:41 EST

Jie Xiao, University of Washington professor of mechanical engineering, talks about batteries and how academia can help support the growing domestic battery manufacturing industry.

Three Ways NAU and SRP Are Protecting the Water and Electric Grid in Arizona

Northern Arizona University — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:45:42 EST

Teams from Northern Arizona University and the Salt River Project collaborated on several research projects, including ones aimed at protecting the Salt and Verde River watersheds and ensuring the power grid can handle the increasing number of electric vehicles on the road.

Expert Available: Maryland Recommends Knocking Down & Replacing Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans

George Washington University — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:31 EST

The Washington Post reports the Maryland Transportation Authority has recommended knocking down both the eastbound and westbound spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and replacing them with new, potentially wider, spans.

Expert Available: Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy

George Washington University — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:25 EST

The airline says it will continue to operate while it restructures its debt. ...

NYC's Ride-Hailing Fee Failed to Ease Manhattan Traffic, New NYU Tandon Study Reveals

NYU Tandon School of Engineering — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:12 EST

New York City's 2019 ride-hailing surcharge cut overall taxi and ride-share trips by 11 percent in Manhattan but failed to reduce traffic congestion, a key goal of the policy, according to a new NYU Tandon School of Engineering study published in Transportation Research Part A."While this surcharge differs from the MTA's proposed congestion pricing plan, the study's findings can contribute to the current discourse," said Daniel Vignon, who led the research.

Innovative Sutton Project Supports Socially and Environmentally Responsible Densification

Universite de Montreal — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:20 EST

An architectural project in Sutton aims to tackle the housing crisis while promoting sustainable development and social inclusion.

Detecting Battery Failures Quicker

Sandia National Laboratories — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:30:15 EST

Batteries in electric vehicles can fail quickly, sometimes catching fire without much warning. Sandia National Laboratories is working to detect these failures early and provide sufficient warning time to vehicle occupants.

Rethinking Electric Bus Depots as 'Profitable Energy Hubs'

University of Utah — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:00:39 EST

How do you electrify a populous city's transit without destabilizing its grid? New research into Beijing's 27,000-bus system explores using depots to generate a solar power.