The exponential growth of patent datasets poses a significant challenge in filtering relevant documents for research and innovation. Traditional semantic search methods based on keywords often fail to capture the complexity and variability in multidisciplinary terminology, leading to inefficiencies.
Cybersecurity challenges are increasing in the rail industry because of constant technological evolution that includes the Internet of Things, blockchains, automation, and artificial intelligence. Consequently, many railroads and supply chain stakeholders have implemented strategies and practices to address these challenges. However, the pace of cybersecurity implementation in the railroad industry is slow even as cyberthreats escalate. This study uniquely integrates bibliometric analysis with a systematic literature review to provide a holistic view of cybersecurity trends in rail freight.
This study systematically reviews the global SSB patent landscape using a cross-sectional bibliometric and thematic analysis to identify innovations addressing key technical challenges. The study classifies innovations into key problem and solution areas by meticulously examining 244 patents across multiple dimensions, including year, geographic distribution, inventor engagement, award latency, and technological focus.
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) offer significant improvements in safety, energy density, and cycle life over conventional lithium-ion batteries, with promising applications in electric vehicles and grid storage due to their non-flammable electrolytes and high-capacity lithium metal anodes.
UGPTI hosted North Dakota’s first autonomous trucking conference, Autonomous Trucking in North Dakota: Prospects and Challenges, October 16-17, 2024 in Bismarck, ND. The more than 120 attendees included stakeholders from trucking and autonomous vehicle industries, technical experts, highway safety specialists, enforcement personnel, regulatory agency staff, local and tribal government staff and researchers.
