CLEVELAND — American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council on Sept. 12 announced plans for two upcoming research projects. The first project will aim to evaluate the effects of total ...

A mechanical braking system that improves the safety of four-wheeled walkers. [video:https://youtu.be/rCnYkgVHkI8] Delta Horizons has created a novel braking system ...

The progression of typically mechanical vehicle systems toward electronic control has been—for the average consumer, anyway—one of the less-visible technological shifts of the last 50 years.

Above: An electronically actuated, hydraulic-powered precision braking system. Top Image: Team members from left to right: Alex Patterson, Lauren Borchardt, Altan Guc, Matt Pipan, Patrick Burke, ...

Electric bicycles are a popular means of transportation that combine the advantages of traditional bikes with the benefits of modern technology to provide a gentle (or sometimes powerful) boost to the ...

An introduction to the core principles of braking systems in mechanical design. A high-level introduction to the application of braking systems in machinery and equipment, as well as their relevance ...

Regenerative braking recaptures the energy spent slowing a vehicle down and, by virtue of a vehicle’s electric motor switching into a generating mode, helps charge the batteries. Here the process is ...

Steer-by-wire and shift-by-wire systems, which control steering and transmission through electronics instead of using mechanical and hydraulic means, have become increasingly popular in recent years, ...

The folks here at Cyclocross Magazine can’t get enough of our cyclocross bikes, and usually we find excuses to keep riding them year round. We’ve also heard scary rumors of cyclists who leave their ...

As more and more people become eco-conscious and want to minimize the environmental footprint cars may have, many opt for EVs or hybrid cars. It truly helps make a difference while also allowing ...