10 Of Tesla"s Coolest Electric Vehicle Innovations
Tesla has proven to be the world's most innovative auto company, combining top-tier technologies with an unmatched driving experience. Tesla has proven to be the.....»»
Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear
Researchers have developed a way to turn a waste material from wood into a bio-based transparent film that can be used for anti-fogging or anti-reflective coatings on glasses or vehicle windows. In addition to offering an alternative to the toxic syn.....»»
Ford pauses work on $3.5 billion battery factory in Michigan
The site was going to make lithium iron phosphate cells for electric vehicles. Enlarge / Ted Miller, manager of Ford Battery Cell Research and Advanced Engineering, holds a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery during a presentati.....»»
Historic wind tunnel facility testing NASA"s Mars ascent vehicle rocket
The MAV (Mars Ascent Vehicle) team recently completed wind tunnel testing at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in a facility that has been a critical part of NASA missions going all the way back to the Apollo program......»»
The 2024 BMW i7 M70—electric luxury turned up to 11
Adding more power often adds little to the EV experience, but we like this one. Enlarge / The i7 M70 features new mirrors and side skirts to go with new suspension and brakes and a more powerful rear motor. (credit: Jonathan Gitl.....»»
Here’s what iOS 17’s coolest feature looks like in action
The new iOS 17 has a few nifty features to check out, but one of them — NameDrop — is particularly impressive. Here's what it looks like in action......»»
"Where is the phone?" Huawei keeps quiet about Mate 60 Pro but takes aim at Tesla
Huawei has disappointed legions of fans — and US officials — eager to know more about its Mate 60 Pro smartphone, which has quickly become a symbol of the tech rivalry between the United States and China since it went on sale last month......»»
Supercar brands search for sustainable performance
Ultra high-end brands, from Aston Martin to Rolls Royce, are taking different paths to balance emissions targets with performance demands. Meanwhile, electric vehicle upstarts Rivian and Lucid are gaining momentum and market share......»»
Mercedes ‘Little G’ electric G-Wagon: Rumored design, release date
Mercedes-Benz still hasn't launched the full-size version of the electric G-Wagon, but it's already planning a smaller version. Here's everything we know......»»
Dealers brace for impact from UAW strike at parts distribution centers
The UAW has expanded its strike to GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers, which will likely impact vehicle repair times at dealerships nationwide......»»
Daily deals Sept. 22: $20 off Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 9 $389, $90 off iPad 9th Generation, more
Today's top deals include an Apple Watch Series 5 from $160, a FlexiSpot electric standing desk for $150, 30% off a Baseus magnetic power bank battery pack, CyberPower battery backup systems from $60, 60% off a Samsung wireless party speaker, and mor.....»»
Jewel of the forest: New electric blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
In an exciting discovery, a new species of tarantula with electric blue coloration was found in Thailand......»»
France"s revised subsidies for EVs pose existential threat to its brands in China
Renault, Peugeot and Citroen have significantly scaled down their local operations in recent years. The revised subsidy policy the French government released for electric vehicles this week, coupled with the anti-subsidy probe of China-made EVs the.....»»
Permission denied for reentry of Varda’s orbiting experiment capsule
The FAA says Varda launched its vehicle into space without a reentry license. Enlarge / Varda's reentry capsule measures nearly 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter, and will jettison from its Rocket Lab-built carrier spacecraft when the.....»»
UAW strikes ZF plant that supplies axles to Mercedes in Alabama
The UAW struck a ZF Group plant in Tuscaloosa, Ala., that builds front and rear axles for Mercedes-Benz vehicles built nearby. It was not immediately clear what impact, if any, the strike is having on vehicle assembly at the automaker's nearby Vance,.....»»
High-energy-density chemical fuel powers bug-sized robots to leap, lift and race
Cornell researchers combined soft microactuators with high-energy-density chemical fuel to create an insect-scale quadrupedal robot that is powered by combustion and can outrace, outlift, outflex and outleap its electric-driven competitors......»»
U.S. lawmaker seeks details of Tesla ties with CATL
A senior Republican in Congress asked Tesla Tuesday to detail its relationship with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL amid concerns electric vehicle subsidies are flowing to foreign entities raising security concerns......»»
Tesla supplier Hota to build first U.S. factory in New Mexico
Hota, which makes gears and other auto components primarily in Taiwan, said it would begin construction on the factory in Santa Teresa, near the U.S. border with Mexico, early next year with mass production set for 2025......»»
Bollinger Motors readies its first electric truck, a Class 4 chassis cab
With the majority of the engineering complete on Bollinger's first commercial product, a battery-powered Class 4 chassis cab, final testing is underway, and Bollinger's marketing team is about to hit the road to book orders ahead of the planned start.....»»
New Lexus brand boss plans big EV overhaul, benchmarking Tesla
Lexus' new global brand boss, Takashi Watanabe, says a big transformation is on the way from 2026 as the automaker leaps into its next-generation electric vehicles. The road forward will be teased next month as Lexus previews the first concept for th.....»»
Republican lawmaker seeks details of Tesla relationship with Chinese battery company CATL
A senior Republican in Congress asked Tesla Tuesday to detail its relationship with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL amid concerns electric vehicle subsidies are flowing to foreign entities raising security concerns......»»