Ford builds an affordable, efficient small truck: The new Maverick
This small hybrid truck gets 40 mpg in the city and starts at $19,995. This is the 2022 Ford Maverick. It comes with a hybrid powertrain as standard and starts at $19,995......»»
Theoretical biologists test two modes of social reasoning and find surprising truths in simplicity
Imagine a small village where every action someone takes, good or bad, is quietly followed by ever-attentive, nosy neighbors. An individual's reputation is built through these actions and observations, which determines how others will treat them. The.....»»
Design strategies toward plasmon-enhanced 2D material photodetectors
Traditional semiconductors such as Si, GaAs, and HgCdTe seem unable to meet the development trend of electronic devices that feature ultra-small volume, lightweight, and low power consumption. These limitations of traditional semiconductors mainly st.....»»
Ford BlueCruise driver assist under federal scrutiny following 2 deaths
NHTSA has opened an investigation after two separate fatal crashes at night. Enlarge / BlueCruise allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel but not their eyes off the road. (credit: Ford) The federal regulator res.....»»
Legislators too ‘trigger-happy" on banning alternative fuels, Volvo Trucks says
As legislators and regulators across the globe pursue fully emissions-free transportation, Volvo Truck's complaint raises questions about whether alternative fuels have a role to play in a green future......»»
Bacteria "nanowires" could help develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently in the journal Small, researchers revealed that protein nanowires—which were modified by adding a si.....»»
This Dell gaming laptop with an RTX 3050 is discounted to $700
The Dell G15 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card and a 512GB SSD is down to an affordable $700 from Dell, following a $200 discount......»»
HBO and Max spotlight a stellar true crime lineup this spring
The Jinx – Part Two is just a small part of Max's extensive lineup of true crime programming this spring......»»
Intel’s big bet on efficient GPUs might actually work
An early look at Intel's next-gen Battlemage architecture holds promising signs for performance and power efficiency......»»
Heard of Google Workspace? Here’s why it’s the ideal toolbox for your business
Google Workspace for business, big and small, is a game-changer. But to understand why, let's take a closer look at what it offers including the new Gemini AI......»»
I was wrong about cloud gaming. One small setup change showed me the light
I wasn't a believer in cloud gaming when I tried it before, but a tweak to my router has turned me into a convert......»»
NHTSA opens preliminary probe into Ford"s hands-free driving tech BlueCruise after 2 crashes
NHTSA said it confirmed BlueCruise was engaged in both vehicles immediately prior to the collisions......»»
UAW reached tentative pact with Daimler Truck, averting strikes
The United Auto Workers said it reached a tentative agreement with Daimler Truck Holding AG ahead of a contract expiring midnight on April 26 and following a strike threat......»»
Tesla"s plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals
Tesla has said it will use a current platform and production lines to produce what it called "more affordable" models by early next year......»»
Tesla’s 2 million car Autopilot recall is now under federal scrutiny
NHTSA has tested the updated system and still has questions. Enlarge / A 2014 Tesla Model S driving on Autopilot rear-ended a Culver City fire truck that was parked in the high-occupancy vehicle lane on Interstate 405. (credit: C.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: GM, Ford and Tesla earnings; lowest-cost EVs
A quick look at the week's top automotive stories.....»»
Thiol-ene click reaction offers a novel approach to fabricate elastic ferroelectrics
A research group led by Prof. Li Runwei and Hu Benlin at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a facile and efficient approach to fabricate elastic relaxor ferroelectrics.....»»
The Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones are SUPER CHEAP with this 50% deal!
If you’re looking for a pair of affordable headphones, then don’t miss this deal for the Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones! The post The Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones are SUPER CHEAP with this 50% deal! appeared first on Pha.....»»
5 defining moments from Tesla"s Q1 earnings
Industry analysts expected bad news from Tesla's first-quarter earnings report after weak sales. But CEO Elon Musk provided an upbeat narrative by announcing new affordable models for next year......»»
Quality woes hurt Ford earnings as GM outlook improves
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company avoided about 12 recalls on its flagship F-150 by performing extra quality checks, but one Wall Street firm estimates the delay cost $3 billion in revenue......»»
More efficient molecular motor widens potential applications
Light-driven molecular motors were first developed nearly 25 years ago at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. This resulted in a shared Nobel Prize for Chemistry for Professor Ben Feringa in 2016. However, making these motors do actual work.....»»