Rivian’s R1S: An electric SUV for those with an adventurous lifestyle
Not the most efficient EV, but it has a stylish design and clever powertrain. Enlarge / After building the R1T adventure truck, Rivian has followed up with the R1S SUV. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Rivian provided flights from DC.....»»
Book Review: The Big Costs of Mining the Planet for Electric Power
Vince Beiser’s tour of the “Electro-Digital Age” puts resource extraction at the center.....»»
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. .....»»
Chevy works to keep full-size SUV sales leadership with freshened Tahoe, Suburban
A diesel option and GM's Super Cruise hands-free driver-assist technology will become available in the first quarter of 2025......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
TikTokkers Say Cinnamon Helps Burn Fat. Here"s What the Science Says
Consuming cinnamon may have a very small effect on weight, but it’s unlikely to deliver meaningful weight loss without other lifestyle adjustments......»»
First ever visualization shows photoexcited charges traveling across the interface of two semiconductor materials
UC Santa Barbara researchers have achieved the first-ever "movie" of electric charges traveling across the interface of two different semiconductor materials. Using scanning ultrafast electron (SUEM) techniques developed in the Bolin Liao lab, the re.....»»
Toss-up election leads some companies to delay investment decisions until after November
Some companies in the electric vehicle supply chain are waiting to see the results of the Nov. 5 presidential and congressional elections before making final decisions on investment plans......»»
Someone made a transparent iPhone 16 Pro, and it looks phenomenal
Apple may not exactly play it adventurous with design, but if you've ever dreamed of a transparent shell iPhone, know that it's real. But it's not a cakewalk......»»
GM’s sales slide 21% in Q3; electrified vehicles top gasoline models for first time
In the third quarter, GM’s two joint ventures delivered more than 224,000 full electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, an increase of 61 percent and 53 percent of the company's overall China sales. .....»»
This HOTO electric screwdriver is only $40 — perfect for DIY projects
This HOTO electric screwdriver is excellent for DYI projects, home repairs and so much more. It's also on sale for Prime Big Deal Days......»»
GM ditches failed Ultium battery branding as its EV sales soar
GM says it's time to embrace new cell formats and chemistries. General Motors is shaking up its electric vehicle strategy once again. Despite bumper EV sales in 2024, the US autom.....»»
North America can seize EV leadership from China, GM battery chief says
The U.S. can seize global leadership on electric vehicle batteries as the customer base for EVs grows, said Kurt Kelty, General Motors' vice president of batteries......»»
General Motors is ditching Ultium branding for its EV batteries
GM says it's time to embrace new cell formats and chemistries. General Motors is shaking up its electric vehicle strategy once again. Despite bumper EV sales in 2024, the US autom.....»»
iFixit now sells tool to easily remove iPhone 16 battery
With the iPhone 16, Apple has made a lot of improvements when it comes to making devices more repairable. This includes a new method that uses low-voltage electric current to loosen and remove the battery. And for those working on repairing iPhones,.....»»
Prestone"s new EV coolants are designed to enhance safety, reduce corrosion
Prestone's new formulations have been engineered to reduce fires caused by thermal runaway, prevent corrosion and improve the efficiency of plug-in hybrid vehicles, battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles......»»
Honda goes all-in on new 0 Series EVs to ‘survive" global industry shift
CEO Toshihiro Mibe previews Honda's coming line of 0 Series electric vehicles at an all-day briefing and test drive in Japan, revealing new specifications and manufacturing techniques......»»
Here"s why saltwater flooding can lead to EV battery fires
Florida has seen at least 16 lithium ion battery fires in the wake of Hurricane Helene, six associated with electric vehicles......»»