Speeding algorithms by shrinking data
A new approach to processing ‘big data’ creates succinct representations of huge data sets, so that existing algorithms can handle them efficiently.
A new approach to processing ‘big data’ creates succinct representations of huge data sets, so that existing algorithms can handle them efficiently.
AgeLab study suggests ‘humanist’ lettering style is easier for drivers to read quickly.
MIT Sloan Fellow talks about the concept of car sharing.
Semiautonomous system takes the wheel to keep drivers safe.
A new algorithm lets networks of Wi-Fi-connected cars, whose layout is constantly changing, share a few expensive links to the Internet.
Study shows that pavement deflection under vehicle tires makes for a continuous uphill drive that increases fuel consumption.
Toyota’s Tom Stricker shares his view with the MIT community.
Researchers find car exhaust causes more premature deaths than car accidents.
Economist Christopher Knittel uncovers surprising facts about the cars we drive — and about the price of gas.
Work is broadly applicable to studies of commuting, migration, freight, even epidemics.
MIT team makes progress toward goal of inexpensive grid-scale batteries that could help make intermittent renewable energy sources viable.
MIT team uncovers a reason why the hottest new material for rechargeable batteries works so well.
Automakers have made great strides in fuel efficiency in recent decades — but the mileage numbers of individual vehicles have barely increased. An MIT economist explains the conundrum.