This flying electric ferry could revolutionize coastal travel
A Boston-based startup is aiming to revolutionize coastal travel with an all-electric passenger aircraft that flies just above the water......»»
It’s a few years late, but a prototype supersonic airplane has taken flight
"This milestone will be invaluable to Boom’s revival of supersonic travel." Enlarge / XB-1 takes off on its inaugural flight. (credit: Boom Supersonic) A prototype jet independently developed by Boom Supersonic made it.....»»
Samsung users ask, “Why does the S-Pen smell so bad?“
Apparently the "Ultra" phone's S-Pen often smells like burning plastic. Enlarge / The Galaxy S24 line. (credit: Samsung) Electric design is a field full of varying opinions and trade-offs. Companies agonize over the phy.....»»
Users complain that the Samsung Galaxy S24 stylus… smells bad?
Apparently the "Ultra" phone's S-Pen often smells like burning plastic. Enlarge / The Galaxy S24 line. (credit: Samsung) Electric design is a field full of varying opinions and trade-offs. Companies agonize over the phy.....»»
Hyundai product strategy includes a mix of powertrains
Hyundai's product strategy includes a mix of powertrains as it builds its position in electric vehicles......»»
Honda to trim U.S. dealer profit margins
The company is also making some reductions and changes in marketing, advertising and service payments as it adjusts spending for the shift to electric vehicles......»»
Dragon’s Dogma 2 changed how I look at fast travel in video games
Fast travel is notably restrictive in Dragon's Dogma 2. While that might sound off-putting, I found it to be one of the game's greatest strengths......»»
Alaska Native tribes take lead on shellfish toxin testing where state falls short
A group of coastal Alaska Native tribes in 2016 began monitoring shellfish, a traditional harvest, for deadly biotoxins because the state only tests commercial harvests. The program fills an essential gap in public health protection and has found suc.....»»
Estimating coastal water depth from space via satellite-derived bathymetry
Since ancient times, knowing the depth of coastal waters has been key to safe and successful navigation and to exploit the sea's resources. Today, bathymetry—the measurement of sea depth—is even more important, playing essential roles in our unde.....»»
BMW showcases future electric crossover styling with concept
The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X previews a new electric platform that will underpin future models......»»
Here’s BMW’s electric replacement for the X3—production starts in 2025
BMW has developed an all new EV platform with better efficiency and more tech. Enlarge BMW provided flights from Washington to Lisbon and accommodation so Ars could be briefed on the Vision Neue Klasse X. Ars does not a.....»»
Research suggests natural electrical grid deep inside Earth enables many types of microbes to survive
To "breathe" in an environment without oxygen, bacteria in the ground beneath our feet depend upon a single family of proteins to transfer excess electrons (produced during the "burning" of nutrients) to electric hairs called nanowires projecting fro.....»»
Crawfish could transfer ionic lithium from their environment into food chain
From cell phones to watches to electric cars, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries power a plethora of devices. The increased use of this technology means more lithium could find its way into the environment as consumers discard electronic products......»»
Hypoxia is widespread and increasing in the ocean off the Pacific Northwest coast, study shows
Low oxygen conditions that pose a significant threat to marine life are widespread and increasing in coastal Pacific Northwest ocean waters as the climate warms, a new study shows......»»
EPA eases ramp-up for vehicle emissions rule to address industry concerns
EPA now sees battery-electric vehicles at 30 to 56 percent of light-vehicle sales in 2030-32 model years, down from the controversial 67 percent in 2032 in its original proposal......»»
The World Needs to Crack Battery Recycling, Fast
The shift to electric vehicles is exciting, but it will leave us with thousands of tonnes of spent batteries......»»
The Future of EV Charging is Bidirectional, If You Can Afford It
Idle electric vehicles could act as massive batteries for homes and the energy grid. But the technology to pull this off is tricky......»»
Flooding Wetlands Could Be the Next Big Carbon Capture Hack
The Nywaigi people in Australia have discovered a way to sequester carbon, boost coastal biodiversity, and create jobs......»»
Study suggests major chemical corporations hide most polluting activities in subsidiaries
According to the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), chemical manufacturing is one of the U.S.'s three largest polluters, along with metal mining and electric utilities, which together account for two-thirds of the country's toxic releases......»»
Bentley delays first BEV, shifts focus to PHEVs
Bentley and Aston Martin have delayed introductions of their first full-electric cars amid strong demand for plug-in hybrid vehicles......»»
Bentley delays first BEV, shifts focus to plug-in hybrids
Bentley and Aston Martin have delayed the introductions of their first full-electric cars amid strong demand for plug-in hybrid cars......»»