Hyundai"s U.S. EV factory cost grows to $7.59B
Hyundai Motor Group and battery partner LG Energy Solution's joint venture is increasing the total investment into the electric vehicle and battery complex near Savannah, Ga., to $7.59 billion......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Hyundai sued over EV sales reporting; UAW president under investigation
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Surfshark VPN review: Powerful protection and performance with few drawbacks
Surfshark VPN is a powerful, safe, and cost-effective way to protect your online data and life, with only minor drawbacks.Surfshark's interface is similar across all devices for easy multi-platform useEvery computer that connects to the Internet has.....»»
Bad news: the Google Pixel 9 will reportedly cost more than the Pixel 8
Prices have seemingly leaked for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and the news is mixed......»»
Study: Targeted home systems to remove PFAS more cost-effective than system-wide solutions
PFAS, the potentially cancer-causing chemicals known as "forever chemicals," have become an increasing concern in home drinking water. Solutions to reduce the risk of exposure range from mandated municipal-level water treatment to under-the-sink home.....»»
Oxygen tweaking may be key to accelerator optimization
Particle accelerators are pricey, but their cost comes with good reason: These one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art machines are intricately designed and constructed to help us solve mysteries about what makes up our universe. Still, the scientists and en.....»»
Fires and climate are changing. The science must change as well, says paper
A new paper on the many ways wildfires affect people and the planet makes clear that as fires become more intense and frequent, the urgency for effective and proactive fire science grows. By addressing these challenges, the fire research community ai.....»»
Republicans angry that ISPs receiving US grants must offer low-cost plans
Law requires grantees to offer low-cost plans. GOP calls it "rate regulation." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Matt Anderson Photography) Republican lawmakers are fighting a Biden administration attempt to bring cheap br.....»»
Ford revives Capri nameplate for coupe-style electric crossover
Ford is reviving the Capri nameplate for coupe-style electric crossover. The new EV will be built in Ford’s factory in Cologne, Germany......»»
Toyota joins group of automakers to help build EV charging network
Seven automakers, including Mercedes-Benz, GM, Stellantis, Honda, BMW and Hyundai-Kia formed IONNA as a joint venture last year to develop a fast-charging network that would compete with the Tesla Supercharger network......»»
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Ring
The Galaxy Ring — Samsung's first smart ring — is here. How much does it cost? When is it coming out? What are the specs? Here's what you need to know......»»
GM supplier to invest $390M in new Michigan plant, factory expansions
Gestamp is building a $64.5 million, 450,000-square-foot plant in suburban Detroit to support GM. The plant is expected to create 390 jobs......»»
Hyundai pushed fake EV sales reporting scheme, Napleton lawsuit claims
Hyundai said it does not "condone any intentional falsification of sales reporting data and [has] launched an immediate investigation.".....»»
Colombian mosquito factory fights dengue and disinformation
The jars of larvae in stagnant water and thick clouds of mosquitoes at a Colombian lab may seem like the stuff of nightmares. They are in fact crucial to a project to fight the spread of dengue fever......»»
RoboForm review: a password manager that keeps things simple
I review RoboForm, a low-cost password manager that claims 24/7 priority support and unlimited logins for all your devices......»»
Return-to-work programs may have a hidden cost to women, according to study
Researchers explored experiences of professional women re-entering the workforce after taking time off for family reasons. The research focused on returner programs—employer-sponsored initiatives designed to ease the transition back into profession.....»»
Honda to end vehicle output at one of two Thailand assembly plants
The move highlights the tougher conditions Japan's second-biggest automaker faces in the Southeast Asian nation as Chinese brands aggressively seek to gain market share in Thailand and consumer demand for EVs grows......»»
Lucid"s Q2 sales rise 71% on factory incentives of more than $16,000 per vehicle
Lucid said it delivered 2,394 Air sedans in the second quarter on production of 2,110. Factory incentives in the quarter rose to $16,537 per vehicle versus $9,924 a year earlier, Motor Intelligence said......»»
EV market will be "tough" in the second half, Hyundai"s U.S. chief said
Hyundai generated strong EV sales in the first half, but the automaker is bracing for headwinds and preparing for more competition in the marketplace......»»
Massive car dealer ransom attack is mostly over after 2 weeks of work-arounds
CDK outage likely slumped June auto sales, may have cost more than $600M. Enlarge / Vehicles for sale at an AutoNation Honda dealership in Fremont, California, US, on Monday, June 24, 2024. (credit: Getty Images) After.....»»
Low-cost depth imaging sensors achieve 97% accuracy in rapid plant disease detection
A research team has investigated low-cost depth imaging sensors with the objective of automating plant pathology tests. The team achieved 97% accuracy in distinguishing between resistant and susceptible plants based on cotyledon loss. This method ope.....»»