Toyota ramps up BEV and battery investments in US
According to Toyota's statement, the company further expanded its investments in the US amid increasing demand for EVs and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that mandates automakers to meet local sourcing requirements to be eligible for incentives......»»
2025 Toyota Camry, now hybrid-only, to close mpg gap with Prius; it"s priced $455 below "24 hybrid
Toyota's reengineered 2025 Camry features an exclusive hybrid powertrain with fuel economy estimated at 53 mpg city, 50 mpg highway and 51 mpg combined......»»
A chunk of metal that tore through a Florida home definitely came from the ISS
"I don't think I've seen or heard, after my own research, any of these events occurring." NASA has confirmed that the object that fell into a Florida home last month was part of a battery pack released from the International Space St.....»»
Toyota launches ad campaign for Summer Olympics, Paralympics
The "Start Your Impossible" campaign highlights Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their supporters......»»
Toyota recalls 2023-24 Prius to fix rear door switches
Toyota will recall about 55,000 2023-24 Prius and Prius Prime models in the U.S. beginning in June......»»
Ford recalls 456,565 Bronco Sports, Mavericks over loss of drive power, NHTSA says
Unexpected battery loss might go undetected in these vehicles, which could lead to a car being unable to restart or stall when coming to a stop at a low speed, NHTSA said......»»
EVs get efficiency boost from new heat pump technology
While improving electric vehicle range usually focuses on battery pack size, power electronics, curb weight and aerodynamics, a heat pump bolsters EV efficiency, especially in cold weather......»»
Industry can benefit when AI melds with physical world, researcher says
The auto industry can position itself to benefit from the next wave of artificial intelligence advances, said Avinash Balachandran, a senior director at the Toyota Research Institute......»»
EV fast-charging comes to condos and apartments
A battery-buffered DC charger is an alternative to a bank of shared AC chargers. Enlarge / The Marina Palms condo development in Miami recently added an ADS-TEC ChargeBox DC fast charger for its residents. (credit: ADS-TEC).....»»
The new Insta360 X4 looks like the ultimate action camera
The Insta360 X4 features a bigger battery, tougher design, better resolution, and more for just $500......»»
Marshall’s latest headphones get 100 hours of battery life and wireless charging
Marshall has updated its popular wireless headphones and earbuds with better battery life and new features......»»
Honda"s first in-house EV starts production in 2025
Honda is retooling three existing plants in Ohio to produce EVs and EV components and is building a joint-venture battery factory with LG Energy Solution......»»
Why Blink home security cameras are perfect for first-time users
Amazon’s Blink home security camera brand is known in the industry for two main things. First, Blink wire-free cameras have the best battery life you … The post Why Blink home security cameras are perfect for first-time users appeared fir.....»»
Nissan"s new "game changer" solid-state EV battery plant takes shape
Nissan is quickly constructing its first plant to start pilot production of breakthrough solid-state batteries next March, stepping closer to a technology the Japanese carmaker calls a “game changer” for next-generation EVs it plans to introduce.....»»
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2025 4Runner are similar — but different
The redesigned 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser goes on sale this spring with a higher price and lower volume expectations than the upcoming 2025 Toyota 4Runner, due late this year. Toyota admits there will be some overlap......»»
MagSafe Monday: UGreen’s MagSafe battery pack can charge three devices at the same time
Trying to stand out among all the MagSafe accessories on the market can often be challenging. What makes one battery pack better than the others? What makes one stand better than the others? It can often come down to minor features, pricing, and form.....»»
Pyrite may contain valuable lithium, a key element for green energy
There's a reason airlines won't let you put your laptop in your checked luggage; the lithium-ion battery poses a serious fire hazard. But why? Lithium is incredibly reactive. For instance, pure lithium violently interacts with seemingly innocuous wat.....»»
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This 10.1-inch Android tablet is only $120
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Toyota"s building boom: Lexus R&D center, test tracks, a basketball arena and a headquarters tower
Toyota is undergoing a building boom in Japan, investing billions in new facilities that will arm the world's biggest auto manufacturer with new technologies and better facilities to compete in the age of electrification, software defined vehicles an.....»»
The Apple Watch 10 needs a better battery life to stay relevant in 2024
Apple Watch 10 needs those better battery life rumors to be true because 18 hours isn’t good enough anymore......»»