Porsche raises stake in electric car and components maker Rimac Automobili
Rimac Automobili, the Croatian company known for its electric hypercars and battery and powertrain development, has gained yet another investment from Porsche AG. Porsche said Monday it has invested 70 million euros ($83.3 miilion) into Rimac, a move.....»»
GM invests $10 million in materials science company Forge Nano for EV batteries
The automaker has invested in and partnered with companies along the EV battery supply chain, from raw materials to recycling, as it works to secure a supply chain for its electric vehicles......»»
U.S. offers battery company $671 million for Georgia plant
The Biden administration is poised to loan nearly $671 million to Aspen Aerogels Inc. to make a key component of electric car batteries in the election battleground state of Georgia. Aspen Aerogel shares surged as much as 20 percent in New York. .....»»
Best Kept Secret: Get More Than a Souvenir With a Hands-On Workshop
Maker Faire's best kept secret is the wealth of hands-on activities! Here are a few exhibits and workshop to keep an eye out for at Maker Faire Bay Area The post Best Kept Secret: Get More Than a Souvenir With a Hands-On Workshop appeared first on M.....»»
Apple Car Key feature expanding to three new brands soon
Apple’s Car Key feature is expanding soon to three new brands, according to a new report. The feature will soon allegedly be supported on select cars from Polestar, Volvo, and Audi, based on recent code discoveries. more….....»»
Honda ups its EV game with 3 new production technologies for 0 Series
Honda plants in the U.S. are already being outfitted with all manner of cutting-edge manufacturing gear for the Japanese carmaker's next-gen 0 Series electric vehicles......»»
Stellantis ends work-from-home push after management shake-up
The maker of Jeeps and Fiats now wants staff in the office three days a week on average — a major change from its previous 70 percent remote-work policy. Stellantis will be revamping work spaces to welcome back employees......»»
The base model is always the best—we drive the 2025 Porsche Macan
We drive the RWD Macan and the twin-motor Macan 4S. Porsche provided flights from Washington to Stuttgart and accommodation so Ars could drive the Macan and Macan 4S. Ars does not.....»»
Book Your Visit to Maker Faire
If you’re curious about the people who write books for Make:, Maker Faire Bay Area is your chance to meet some of our awesome authors! The post Book Your Visit to Maker Faire appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Five 3D Printing Exhibits We’re Excited to See at Maker Faire Bay Area
At Maker Faire you can always see the very latest in 3D printing technology in action, and what creative makers are doing with it. Here are five exhibits I’m super psyched to check out this weekend at Maker Faire Bay Area, Mare Island, October 18-.....»»
2025 Porsche Macan EV first drive: electrifying a bestseller
The second-generation Porsche Macan is exclusively offered as an EV, which represents a bold move as it's one of the brand's best sellers......»»
Stellantis ends work-from-home push after management shakeup
The maker of Jeeps and Fiats now wants staff in the office three days a week on average — a major change from its previous 70 percent remote-work policy. Stellantis will be revamping work spaces to welcome back employees......»»
Lamborghini lawsuit against Ill. dealership can proceed, federal judge rules
A federal judge in Illinois has refused to dismiss a fraud claim by Automobili Lamborghini America against a Chicago dealership, its president and an employee for allegedly selling dozens of luxury vehicles to known resellers, misreporting those sale.....»»
Physicists uncover behavior in quantum superconductors that provides a new level of control
A new study has uncovered important behavior in the flow of electric current through quantum superconductors, potentially advancing the development of future technologies like quantum computing......»»
Carbon capture has a place in Illinois" climate-change toolkit
Approaching downstate Decatur by car, it's not unusual to smell the huge Archer Daniels Midland industrial complex before seeing it. The sweet aroma of fermenting grain wafts through vehicle windows and air vents, a sign that ethanol fuel is being br.....»»
Quantum computing and photonics discovery potentially shrinks critical parts by 1,000 times
Researchers have made a discovery that could make quantum computing more compact, potentially shrinking essential components 1,000 times while also requiring less equipment. The research is published in Nature Photonics......»»
Juiced Bikes offers 20% off on all e-bikes amid signs of bankruptcy
Juiced Bikes is offering 20% off on all its products amid mounting signs that the e-bike maker is going bankrupt......»»
GM launches PowerBank, a battery that could rival Tesla’s PowerWall
General Motor’s unit GM Energy has just released PowerBank, a stationary energy storage battery pack, which gives electric vehicles (EV) owners the ability to store and transfer energy from the electric grid, and the option of integrating with sola.....»»
3 action movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in October
From ninja turtles to FBI agents, car chases and immense danger, these are three action movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in October 2024......»»
Meet the First-Time Makers of Maker Faire Bay Area ‘24
Here's a taste of a few of our favorite first-time makers, and what drives them to create what they do. The post Meet the First-Time Makers of Maker Faire Bay Area ‘24 appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 11: Has the auto industry ever had more at stake in an election?
There's no question every facet of the auto industry will be impacted by the 2024 election......»»