Scout Traveler and Scout Terra forge a new path for EVs
The Volkswagen Group's new Scout Motors EV brand kicks off with an electric pickup truck and SUV launching in 2027......»»
How Uber left Lyft in the dust
For years, Lyft positioned itself as the "nice guy" in the ride-hailing industry. It let rival Uber do most of the dirty work fighting regulators and the taxi industry to create a path for a new crop of companies to offer rides to customers through a.....»»
Open source espresso machine is one delicious rabbit hole inside another
The path to epic coffee winds past Arduinos, breadboards, and firmware flashing. Enlarge / How far is too far to go for the perfect shot of espresso? Here's at least one trail marker for you. (credit: Norm Sohl) Making e.....»»
A final present from birds killed in window collisions: poop that reveals their microbiomes
Every year, millions of birds crash into windows in cities along their migratory path. For decades, scientists and volunteers have risen at dawn in spring and fall to collect the fallen birds, rehabilitating the injured and documenting the dead. The.....»»
Global IGBT shortage worsens on Tesla policy change
The global shortage of industrial and automotive IGBTs is being exacerbated as Tesla is likely to use more insulated IGBTs in its future EVs under its 75% SiC cut plan. This paves a good path for Taiwan-based suppliers Actron Technology and Panjit In.....»»
Musk says Twitter value is down to $20 billion, calls firm an “inverse startup”
Musk email to staff: "I see a clear, but difficult path" to $250 billion value. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Elon Musk told Twitter employees that the company is now worth about $20 billion, less than half.....»»
Biochar and energy from pyrolysis can pave the way for carbon-neutral agriculture in China
Agriculture accounts for a large share of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the path to carbon neutrality is not straightforward. Researchers from Land-CRAFT—Center for Landscape Research in Sustainable Agricultural Futures at Aarhus University.....»»
This ‘reverse city-builder’ is a brilliant deconstruction of SimCity
Terra Nil turns the idea of Sim City on its head with an inventive reverse city-builder premise that's incredibly satisfying......»»
Development of advanced lithography technology (I): extension of the existing equipment path
Lithography technology is a mainstream means used by the semiconductor industry to define fine patterns. At present, the most advanced technology is EUV (extreme ultraviolet), and the latest mass production equipment is ASML's TWINSCAN NXE: 3600D. Th.....»»
Dream Chaser is delayed again, raising questions about Vulcan launch plans
Is there still a path to Vulcan flying a national security mission in 2023? Enlarge / United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, without its payload, rolls to the launch pad for tests on March 9, 2023. (credit: United Launch Allianc.....»»
Verosint partners with Ping Identity to detect and block account fraud
Verosint and Ping Identity partnership enables mutual customers to analyze digital identities across devices at login to determine account fraud risk. Recognized customers are granted a frictionless transaction path, whereas suspicious users are auto.....»»
China"s telecom giants forge ahead with 6G plans amidst looming international sanctions
The commercialization of 5G has entered its third year. In terms of market penetration, South Korea and China are the global leaders in 5G. Backed by the support of national policies and resources, China's 5G telecommunications equipment has also bee.....»»
VW says there"s never been a better time to build an EV factory in the US
Volkswagen AG said lucrative new US incentives for EV makers were just too good to pass up when weighing to pick a partner or build its own factory to make cars for the new Scout brand......»»
Scout picked S.C. because of speed, says CEO Scott Keogh
Scout Motors picked a site in suburban Columbia, S.C. for its $2 billion factory in part because it was ready to go. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a $1.3 billion incentive package for the project into law Monday......»»
African land snails found in luggage at Michigan airport
Six giant African land snails have been found in the luggage of a traveler who flew to Michigan from the west African country of Ghana......»»
Brisk EV on path to become Telangana"s first in-house E2W manufacturer
Scooter use is surging as people grow more interested in electro-mobility and micro-mobility. Coming along with electric micro-mobility is an increasing appreciation of the flexibility and ease of driving a scooter. For those still weighing the pros.....»»
Biden helped draft bipartisan bill that could ban TikTok nationwide
A dozen senators support giving US Commerce secretary power to ban TikTok. Enlarge (credit: BO AMSTRUP / Contributor | AFP) United States lawmakers seem to be exploring every possible path to potentially ban TikTok natio.....»»
Here"s Why The Price Of Classic Scouts Could Go Through The Roof
With the Scout brand getting rebooted under Volkswagen, old-school Scout vehicles of the '60s International Harvester variety may shoot up in value. With the Sco.....»»
Africa"s shift to low-cost manufacturing puts women at risk: Four lessons from the Asian Tigers
Economists have urged African countries to shift to low-cost manufacturing—the path that led countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan—to industrial prosperity. These East Asian economies—which recorded high growth rates of.....»»
VW"s Scout Motors to make electric trucks and SUVs in South Carolina
Volkswagen Group has proceeded with its plan to revive the iconic American vehicle, the Scout. The company announced on March 3 that it had selected the State of South Carolina for construction an EV plant. Production is projected to start by the end.....»»
BlueOval City Road Names Pay Homage to Ford History
Ford is well along on its path to progress, solidifying itself as the No. 2 EV brand in the country and laying the groundwork to take that top spot. Part of that journey is investing in U.S.-based battery plants, including the recent announcement of.....»»