Here’s why electric vehicles need EV-specific tires
The differences between ICE vehicles and EVs go all the way down to the tarmac. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) One of the biggest promises of electric vehicles is that they provide relative freedom from.....»»
Almost 40% of U.S. EV buyers want to go back to combustion engine cars, McKinsey study says
A McKinsey & Co. survey ranks inadequate charging infrastructure as the top concern among EV owners, many of whom say they will go back to ICE vehicles......»»
Fisker recalls more than 18,000 Ocean vehicles over faulty software, noncompliance with safety standards
The recall covers 6,834 2022-23 Ocean vehicles in the U.S., with Fisker voluntarily recalling 11,201 in the U.S., Canada and Europe......»»
A "liquid battery" advance—strategies for electrocatalytic hydrogenation
As California transitions rapidly to renewable fuels, it needs new technologies that can store power for the electric grid. Solar power drops at night and declines in winter. Wind power ebbs and flows. As a result, the state depends heavily on natura.....»»
Cruise robocars make a cautious return to Houston
Robocar specialist Cruise is restarting tests of its autonomous vehicles on the streets of Houston, Texas, following issues with its technology last year......»»
Hyundai’s subcompact Inster is an affordable EV that might be out of reach
Slated to be revealed at The Busan International Motor Show, the Hyundai Inster is a tiny electric SUV that may not reach the U.S......»»
Iran"s water policy is discriminatory and an example of "environmental racism," study says
Iran's water policy is discriminatory and an example of environmental racism, with specific regions and ethnic groups deliberately impoverished, damaged and threatened by policymakers, a new study says......»»
How to Play Madden 25 Early
The Madden 25 release date lands on August 16th, but there are ways to play the game before that. One way to play Madden 25 early is by pre-ordering a copy of the game. You’ll need to buy a specific edition and it costs a lot more than a standard.....»»
12-volt batteries with more power are poised for a long run in EVs and hybrids
In electrified vehicles and those with self-driving capabilities, no longer is it the battery's job to just start the engine and to keep the lights on. The 12-volt battery has a direct role in the vehicle's critical safety systems and in reducing emi.....»»
The 31 best sitcoms on Netflix right now (June 2024)
The best sitcoms on Netflix include How I Met Your Mother, Tires, Reba, Blue Mountain State, The Upshaws, The Conners, Martin, Loudermilk, and more......»»
Apple Intelligence - what Macs, iPads, and iPhones are required
After a year of speculation, Apple has unveiled Apple Intelligence. You'd better have a pretty new Mac, iPhone, or iPad to use it, though.Apple Intelligence requires specific hardwareAnnounced at WWDC 2024 on Monday, Apple Intelligence is integrated.....»»
Siri is superpowered with Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence makes Siri much more powerful, as it can understand the user given specific contexts, even if they stumble over their words.Siri gets upgraded with Apple IntelligenceSiri has been the butt of the joke for years as it fell behind in.....»»
Apple announces macOS 15 Sequoia with window tiling, iPhone mirroring, and more
New release brings iOS 18 features along with a few Mac-specific additions. Enlarge / Using macOS S15 Sequoia to stream an iPhone's screen to a Mac while the iPhone stays locked. (credit: Apple) Apple has formally annou.....»»
Stellantis recalls 211,000 for anti-lock braking issue
Stellantis is recalling 211,000 vehicles for a software malfunction in the anti-lock braking systems that could disable the electronic stability control system......»»
Researchers demonstrate new way to "squeeze" infrared light
Researchers have for the first time demonstrated that a specific class of oxide membranes can confine, or "squeeze," infrared light—a finding that holds promise for next generation infrared imaging technologies. The thin-film membranes confine infr.....»»
High-tech kangaroo collars aim to prevent road accidents
It's a peculiarly Australian problem with potentially deadly consequences—wild kangaroos jumping from bushland on to highways full of moving vehicles......»»
Lung organoids reveal how pathogens infect human lung tissue
How do pathogens invade the lungs? Using human lung microtissues, a team at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel has uncovered the strategy used by a dangerous pathogen. The bacterium targets specific lung cells and has developed a sophisticated.....»»
Volvo recalls EX30 electric crossover on software glitch
Volvo is recalling its EX30 electric crossover because the small crossover might have an error in the center screen causing the speedometer to go into test mode when the car starts......»»
The 2025 Polestar 3 is a torque-vectoring SUV that’s fun to drive
The EV startup goes to the head of the pack with its new luxury SUV. Enlarge / Polestar's first electric SUV is the new Polestar 3, and it's rather great to drive. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Polestar provided flights from.....»»
New method optimizes lithium extraction from seawater and groundwater
As the electric vehicle market booms, the demand for lithium—the mineral required for lithium-ion batteries—has also soared. Global lithium production has more than tripled in the last decade. But current methods of extracting lithium from rock o.....»»
Tesla may be in trouble, but other EVs are selling just fine
Almost every other automaker is seeing double-digit EV sales growth. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images/3alexd) Have electric vehicles been overhyped? A casual observer might have come to that conclusion after almost a year.....»»