Research at NDSU's Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) provides an overview of the market potential for autonomous trucks in the United States as well as possible benefits and barriers to their implementation.
The evolution of autonomous trucking in North Dakota and the Northern Plains will be the focus of a September 15 and 16 conference at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, N.D. Registration is free and is now open. For more details on the agenda and for information regarding hotel accommodations visit www.ugpti.org/events/atc/.
Hydrogen-powered aviation is gaining momentum as a sustainable alternative to fossil-fueled flight, yet the field faces complex technological and operational challenges. To better understand commercial innovation pathways, this study analyzes the claims sections of 166 hydrogen aviation patents issued between 2018 and 2024. Unlike prior studies that focused on patent titles or abstracts, this approach reveals the protected technical content driving commercialization.
Suicide is a leading cause of death among workingage adults in the United States. It deeply impacts workers, families, and communities. Fortunately, like other workplace fatalities, suicides can be prevented.
