Bridgestone has put more than $100M into eco-tires made of shrubs
Drought-friendly plant can produce rubber good enough for Indy race tires. Enlarge / A Firestone race tire made from guayule plants, pictured next to the little woody shrubs that made it possible. (credit: Bridgestone) There's.....»»
Cold temperatures in Las Vegas were “most difficult,” says Pirelli
In the future, F1 teams may need to adapt to using fewer tires each weekend. Enlarge (credit: Roberto Baldwin) Pirelli provided flights and accommodation from San Francisco to Las Vegas so Roberto could attend the Las V.....»»
This Milwaukee tire inflator is 59% off in Amazon’s Black Friday Sale
The Milwaukee M18 Inflator makes filling your tires with air super easy. Now, it is on sale for a low price......»»
Fight fire with fire: controlled burns stem California blazes
In a forest in northern California, a line of people spread out through the trees, setting fire to shrubs and fallen branches in an act of intentional arson aimed at making the woodland better able to cope with future conflagrations......»»
Owner of Tumblr confirms site’s shift from “surging” to “small and focused”
CEO confirms Tumblr has lost "well north of $100M" since acquisition. Enlarge / "You'll never be bored again" is one of the more fitting slogans attached to Tumblr. (credit: Getty Images) Tumblr will lose a majority of i.....»»
Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests, study finds
To slow the effects of climate change, conserve biodiversity, and meet the sustainable development goals, replanting trees is vital. Restored forests store carbon within the forest's soil, shrubs, and trees. Mixed forests are especially effective at.....»»
China"s "Great Green Wall" boosts carbon sink, study finds
Since 1978, China has been building a "Great Green Wall" of trees and shrubs across its arid and semi-arid regions to combat desertification and improve the environment. Known as the Three-North Afforestation Program (TNAP), it is the largest ecologi.....»»
“€25m Profit” Pirate IPTV Group Dismantled, 10 Arrested, 12 Vehicles Seized
Greek police say they have dismantled a criminal organization behind an illegal IPTV operation that caused broadcasters over €100m in losses. Over eight years it's alleged the operators generated over €25 million in profits, laundered money throu.....»»
Scientists observe interaction of components in tire rubber at the atomic scale
Scientists have observed the molecular motion of rubber components typically used in automobile tires—polybutadiene and carbon black—with the world's fastest time resolution......»»
Heybike Ranger S e-bike review: stable, foldable fat tire fun
Heybike Ranger S is an excellent combination of stability and storability in an e-bike with fat tires and a folding frame.Heybike Ranger SFoldable e-bikes aren't a new concept, but they introduce an alternative decision point for customers. The folda.....»»
Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E gets a $65,000 Rally-inspired version
Ford adds chunky tires and protective shielding, plus a new rallysport drive mode. Enlarge / Ford's latest Mach-E variant is designed for fun on or off the tarmac. (credit: Ford) Ford has a long and successful history w.....»»
EV commercial truck shoppers convene for racetrack demos
Fleets kick the tires on the latest commercial electric trucks, testing street sweepers, garbage haulers and big rigs......»»
Stellantis invests $100M in Calif. "green" lithium project
The investment in the world's largest geothermal lithium sourcing effort will help make Stellantis EVs eligible for federal consumer incentives......»»
Can we please just go back to using smaller wheels and tires?
And now, a rant about wheels and tires that are too big. Enlarge / Sigh. Not only are the 225/45/R20 tires easy to puncture, they're not cheap. Smaller wheels would ride better and provide better efficiency. (credit: Jonathan Git.....»»
Engwe X24 review: Fat tires, fat value
The Engwe X24 is a confidence-inspiring, powerful e-bike that's good for riding off-road and on paved streets......»»
Sea urchins are struggling to "grip" as climate change alters ecosystems
When you are driving through a rain storm, traction is key. If your tires lack sufficient tread, your vehicle will slip and slide, and you won't have the grip needed to maneuver safely. When torrential rains hit near-shore, shallow water ecosystems,.....»»
Foldable iPhone in 2025 would help segment hit $100M/year within two years
While it was at one point predicted that Apple would launch the first foldable iPhone in 2023 – something that obviously isn’t going to happen – it’s clearly a question of “when” rather than “if.” 2025 has been suggested as another.....»»
Why trees outcompete shrubs to shift upward
Climatic warming is altering the structure and function of alpine ecosystems, including shifts of vegetation boundaries. The upward shift of alpine treelines, the uppermost limit of tree growth forming the boundary between montane forest and alpine c.....»»
Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week
Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch......»»
Research team develops process for bio-based nylon
In T-shirts, stockings, shirts, and ropes—or as a component of parachutes and car tires—polyamides are used everywhere as synthetic fibers. At the end of the 1930s, the name Nylon was coined for such synthetic polyamides. Nylon-6 and Nylon-6.6 ar.....»»
Rain gardens could save salmon from toxic tire chemicals
Specially designed gardens could reduce the amount of a toxic chemical associated with tires entering our waterways by more than 90 percent, new research shows......»»