Will Turntide"s Reluctance Motor Disrupt EVs?
The company's motor offers outstanding efficiency in HVAC systems for buildings; will e-cars be next? Image: Turntide Technologies Turntide Technologies, a startup backed by Bill Gates and Amazon, originally pitched its new ve.....»»
Physics behind unusual behavior of stars" super flares discovered
Our sun actively produces solar flares that can impact Earth, with the strongest flares having the capacity to cause blackouts and disrupt communications—potentially on a global scale. While solar flares can be powerful, they are insignificant comp.....»»
Hands-on with the Yolaness SAPY1600 Portable Power Station
The world of portable batteries and power stations is expansive. We have tiny power banks that can be put on your keychain, and then we have huge and robust battery banks that can power appliances and run an entire motor home. But the name of the gam.....»»
Toyota Motor, Honda rebound continues; Hyundai, Kia advance behind record November volume
U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise up to 10 percent for last month, forecasters say, compared to a weak November 2022, with higher retail demand offsetting lower fleet volume......»»
The 2023 Automotive News Leading Women Conference in pictures
This year’s event featured keynote talks from Hyundai Motor America CMO Angela Zepeda and Arezoo Riahi, head of equity, inclusion and diversity at Waymo......»»
China"s BYD, MG give 2024 Geneva auto show a boost
The presence of two big Chinese brands, BYD and MG Motor, could help to make up for the loss of some top automakers such as VW, Stellantis and BMW......»»
Automate Pulse 2 Hub review: An expensive way to control your curtains
The Automate Pulse 2 Hub allows you to control your smart curtains and shades via HomeKit — as long as your motor is compatible with the hub.Automate Pulse 2 Hub review: Showcasing Automate's designAutomate, a company that may sound unfamiliar, of.....»»
Under Euisun Chung, Hyundai Motor Group is driving the future
Euisun Chung's futuristic vision for a mobility world beyond cars puts Hyundai Motor Group at the forefront of change in a tumultuous global auto industry......»»
Study sheds new light on mechanism of robust motility of flagellated bacteria
Flagellated bacteria are propelled by the rotation of helical flagellar filaments, each with a flagellar motor at its base. Taking Escherichia coli (E. coli) as an example, each cell has 3–7 flagella whose rotation as a helical bundle enables the c.....»»
After robotaxi dragged pedestrian 20 feet, Cruise founder and CEO resigns
GM-owned Cruise "failed to disclose" full video and key crash details, DMV said. Enlarge / Then-Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt speaks at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 on September 20, 2023, in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images | Kimberly Whit.....»»
Toyota financial unit to pay $60 million for illegal lending, credit reporting misconduct
The CFPB said Toyota Motor Credit will pay a $12 million civil fine, and $48 million to harmed consumers......»»
Massive power makes this electric restomod Mini Cooper a handful
We sample a mini with Tesla power, and another with a mid-mounted V6 motor. Enlarge / The classic Mini Cooper made barely 60 hp by the time it bowed out in the mid-'90s. Gildred Racing will make you one with far more power, with.....»»
Hyundai will sell vehicles on Amazon in 2024
Hyundai Motor CEO Jaehoon Chang said the partnership "unlocks incredible opportunities" for the automaker as it expands its lineup, grows the sales network and transitions to electrification......»»
Young people"s reluctance to talk about money is putting them at risk. Here"s how to help them
Credit is an everyday, and often essential, part of young people's lives. Gaining access to credit for the first time is an important transition to adulthood that can enable you to study, earn and invest in your future......»»
This Dyson cordless vacuum just had its price slashed for Black Friday
The Dyson V8 Origin+ cordless vacuum, featuring a powerful motor and whole-machine filtration, is down to a more affordable $250 from Walmart for Black Friday......»»
Man sues Conn. dealership, Toyota Motor Credit over repossession
A customer whose car was repossessed has sued a Wallingford, Conn., dealership for allegedly falsifying his income and expenses to qualify him for a loan he could not afford......»»
Semitruck crashes into Ford, Stellantis car dealership in Utah
No one at Tooele Motor Company was hurt, but the truck caused 11 injuries after striking vehicles before hitting the dealership......»»
GM partnership aims to advance EV motor technology
Niron Magnetics has technology that doesn't use costly rare earth minerals for EV motors. The company has raised $33 million from GM Ventures, Stellantis Ventures and other investors......»»
Nick Saban"s Dream Motor Group buys Mercedes-Benz stores in $700M deal
Dream Motor Group is looking to buy more dealerships in the South, CEO Joe Agresti said......»»
Model suggests that mammalian sperm cells have two modes of swimming
A new mathematical model predicts that mammalian sperm cells have two distinct swimming modes. This prediction opens new questions about potential connections between sperm cells' motor activity and their transitions to hyperactivation phases that ma.....»»
Nonunion Toyota boosts hourly wages 9.2%, cuts progression time as UAW votes await
Toyota Motor North America told its nonunion production workers Tuesday that the company was boosting hourly wages in its plants, distribution and logistics centers to $34.80, effective Jan. 1, marking the third increase in less than a year. The late.....»»