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As much of the U.S. deals with extreme heat, some drivers could be met with the surprise that their vehicle’s air conditioning isn’t working at all or as well as it should. And that not only poses a health risk, but a possible public safety issue. 

Shichao Liu, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering has researched the impact of temperature inside a vehicle on a driver’s performance. 

Professor Liu is also available for interviews and can speak about his research including: 

  • When the temperature in a driving simulator reached 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit, drivers experienced negative effects on multiple measures including cognitive accuracy, frustration, and a trend towards increased sleepiness.
  • How higher temperatures in a driving simulator led to increased aggressive driving behaviors. 
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WPI has been awarded $6.3 million for a groundbreaking initiative that could transform additive manufacturing by enabling the rapid production of high-quality components from scrap metal. This innovative approach aims to ensure that essential components can be produced even in the most resource-limited environments.

 

 

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