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.....»»
BYD evaluates building a European plant; SAIC to roll offline EVs with solid-state batteries in 2025
EV company BYD is looking to expand production capacity in Europe. According to media reports, it is considering several countries in which to build a plant, including France. On the other hand, Shanghai-based SAIC Motor said its first mass-produced.....»»
Eruption of Tonga underwater volcano found to disrupt satellite signals halfway around the world
An international team has used satellite- and ground-based ionospheric observations to demonstrate that an air pressure wave triggered by volcanic eruptions could produce an equatorial plasma bubble (EPB) in the ionosphere, severely disrupting satell.....»»
Ford recalls 422,000 vehicles for camera defects
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 422,000 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles that could fail to display rear and 360-degree camera feeds properly......»»
Kia considers building EV plant in Mexico to receive tax credits
Kia, Hyundai Motor's subsidiary, is considering adding EV production capacity in Mexico, where it already makes ICE cars. The company's vehicles will be eligible for the US EV tax credits if it pursues the project......»»
Top Toyota scientist says world lacks the resources to go all-EV
Toyota Motor Corp.'s top scientist warned that transitioning to electric vehicles too quickly could lead drivers to hold on to old gas guzzlers and called for hybrids to be given a longer leash ahead of a Group of Seven leaders summit in Japan......»»
Ford seen laying off 1,300 workers in China, local media reports
Ford Motor Co. plans to cut jobs in China, potentially by more than 1,300, as its sales decline in the world's biggest car market, local media including Economic Daily News reported......»»
Hyundai to invest US$2.45 billion to ramp up EV and battery manufacturing
Hyundai Motor signed an MoU with India's Tamil Nadu government to ramp up vehicle production and will set up battery manufacturing facilities as well as infrastructure to capitalize on the emerging EV market in India......»»
Clever hybrid tech impresses with 40 mpg 2023 Honda CR-V Sport
The SUV uses Honda's fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system. Enlarge / Boxy looks don't prevent the 2023 Honda CR-V Sport from impressing us. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Honda has a new version of its bestselling CR-V,.....»»
Turla’s Snake malware network disrupted by Five Eyes’ authorities
The US Justice Department announced the completion of court-authorized operation MEDUSA, to disrupt a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by sophisticated malware, called “Snake” (aka “Uroburos”), that the US Governme.....»»
Toyota aims record production sales for FY24, localizing China development to speed up
Challenged by factors like material prices, Toyota Motor saw operating income decrease in the fiscal year 2023 while volume sales increased across all regions. In addition, the automaker aims to produce 10.1 million vehicles in FY2024 as semiconducto.....»»
Lessons from a 40-year-long automotive OEM leader
Paul Cha is a cyber and product security leader, serving as the VP of Cybersecurity at LG Electronics Vehicle component Solutions. Paul held critical positions at Synopsis, Ford Motor Company, and Samsung before joining LG. He found his way to cybers.....»»
BMW issues "do not drive" order for 90,000 aging vehicles over defective Takata airbags
The “do not drive” alert in North America follows similar orders from Honda Motor Co., Ford Motor Co. and others about the Takata airbags, which can explode if they are deployed after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity......»»
Thailand, Indonesia to become new shining stars of EV business, says DIGITIMES Research
The EV supply chain in Southeast Asia has grown mature with Thailand and Indonesia becoming the major players in the ecosystem. With Thailand's subsidy policies helping boost local EV sales, many Chinese automakers including Great Wall Motor (GWM), S.....»»
As rising seas disrupt toxic sites, study finds communities of color are at most risk
As rising seas threaten to flood hundreds of toxic sites along the California coast, the risk of flood-related contamination will fall disproportionately on the state's most marginalized communities, finds a new study published today by researchers a.....»»
Ford reports US$1.76 billion profit, seeing EV revenue decline in 1Q23
Ford Motor posted US$1.76 of net income in the first quarter of 2023 as total shipments increased by 9% year-over-year. On Tuesday, it lowered prices of the electric Mustang Mach-E again while CEO Jim Farley said the carmaker will not cut prices just.....»»
Hollywood writers’ strike will disrupt content pipeline of Apple TV+ and other streaming services
The Writers Guild of America failed to reach a new deal with Hollywood studios before the May 1 deadline, and the previous union contract has now expired. As a result, all union writers are officially on strike as of today. Industry sources indicate.....»»
Tesla’s magnet mystery shows Elon Musk is willing to compromise
The EV maker said it will expunge rare earths from its vehicles' motors. Enlarge / A 158 kW electric motor for the front-wheel drive of a Tesla Model Y. (credit: Patrick Pluel/Getty Images) Last month, at a livestreamed.....»»
Unlocking the mystery of microtubule growth: The intricate dance of Kip2 and Bik1
In a multidisciplinary study newly published in the Journal of Cell Biology, the Barral group (D-BIOL/IBC) together with the Steinmetz group (PSI) and the Stelling group (D-BSSE), sheds light on how the motor domain of the kinesin protein Kip2 collab.....»»
Power shift in SEA"s automotive chain? Japanese brands losing dominance as others break into the market
Thailand is the largest automobile manufacturer in Southeast Asia, and Japanese brands have a market share of 80–90%. Because of this, the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), the largest automobile exhibition in Thailand, has always been d.....»»
Chinese truckmaker to boost Mexico presence with eye on US market
Chinese truckmaker Beiqi Foton Motor Co. is planning a second plant in Mexico to manufacture electric vehicles with an eye on US exports......»»