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.....»»
Goode Motor goes big with Alaska exploration
After its March purchase of two Juneau, Alaska, stores representing eight brands, Goode Motor Auto Group owns all the new-vehicle dealerships in the Alaska capital, according to CEO Matt Cook......»»
Honda aims to make over 2 million EVs annually, tapping TSMC for stable chip supply
Honda Motor plans to grow EV market share in North America, China, and Japan with a goal of making more than 2 million vehicles annually by 2030. It has secured collaboration with TSMC for automotive chip supply to support the electrification project.....»»
MG Motor unveils cheapest EV in India
UK-based MG Motor unveiled the most affordable EV in India, looking to seize the opportunity of a rapidly-rising market as the International Energy Agency recommends cheaper models for developing countries......»»
Hyundai reports 92.4% net profit increase in 1Q23
Strong sales worldwide in the first quarter of 2023 helped Hyundai Motor's profits. The carmaker released the financial results on April 25, with net profit growing 92.4% year-over-year......»»
Hyundai Motor, SK On plan $5 billion EV battery plant in US
Hyundai Motor Group and SK On Co. will spend as much as $5 billion in North America for the production of electric car batteries as President Biden's green bill encourages companies along the EV supply chain to make investments there. Shares rose as.....»»
China building cyberweapons to hijack enemy satellites, says US leak
Document assesses Beijing’s ambitions to disrupt communications during wartime. Enlarge / The Dragon SpaceX satellite. China’s ambitious cyber attacks aim to mimic the signals that satellites receive from their operators, tri.....»»
Study finds new pathway for clearing misfolded proteins
Misfolded proteins are toxic to cells. They disrupt normal functions and cause some age-related human degenerative diseases, like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases. Cells work constantly to eliminate misfolded proteins, but these cl.....»»
Genesis sales to reach 100,000 before 2030, Jose Muñoz says
Jose Muñoz, Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America CEO, said he expects the Genesis luxury brand to break the 100,000 sales barrier before 2030, and that the brand's focus on EVs is part of what will make the lofty goal attainable......»»
Researchers shed new light on the motor of DNA replication
DNA replication is the process whereby cells make an exact copy of their DNA before cell division. A key part of the intricate DNA replication machinery is a molecular motor called CMG, which has the vital task of separating the two strands of the DN.....»»
Curtiss Motorcycles’ “The 1” Packs an Electric Motor and an Otherworldly Design
The 1 comes with the company's patented Axis-Centered design, as well as a pretty unorthodox look. While electric motorcycles aren’t anything new, although this hasn’t stopped a ton of manufacturers from putting their own sp.....»»
Porsche bumps battery capacity, charging speed for 2024 Cayenne hybrid
Battery capacity increases to 25.9 kW, and the electric motor is 30% more powerful. Enlarge / The Porsche Cayenne is getting a midlife restyle for model year 2024. (credit: Porsche) At the end of March, we got our first.....»»
The VW ID.7—a new electric motor and a streamlined sedan shape
Is the sedan having a comeback? This one arrives in the US in 2024. Enlarge / Volkswagen has established the "face" of its ID electric vehicles—because there's no mistaking this for anything else. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
China-based automaker SAIC Motor announced CNY6 billion auto chip fund, focusing on six sectors
At an industrial summit held in Shanghai on April 15, China-based automaker SAIC Motor Corp. announced a CNY6 billion fund dedicated to automotive semiconductor ecosystem, focusing on six sectors of automotive ICs. In addition, the fund will partner.....»»
Rivian shifts to in-house motors to boost production
The Rivian-made Enduro motor replaces units made by Bosch in most configurations of the R1T pickup and R1S crossover. Rivian says it will save money and speed up production......»»
New study finds tweets can amplify, disrupt, unite and divide
Social media connects people and amplifies different aspects of humanity in good and bad ways. But the effects of social media appear neither universally good nor bad, but rather present an oscillating, dynamic system that can be divisive but also un.....»»
Lack of electric vans opens door for Chinese, other EV makers
Legacy automakers got off to a late start with their commercial electric vans, opening the door for other electric commercial vehicle makers to gain a foothold, as the Maxus brand from China's SAIC Motor Corp. has done in Europe......»»
Honda and Posco expand partnership into EV battery materials
Honda Motor and Posco Holding are looking to form a comprehensive partnership to facilitate the former's EV ambition. The duo said on April 11 that they are exploring possible collaboration in battery materials, recycling, automotive steel sheet and.....»»
Neuron movements shown to be caused by push, pull of motor proteins
Neurons, which are responsible for producing the signals that ultimately trigger an action such as talking or moving a muscle, are built and maintained by classes of motor proteins that transport molecular cargo along elongated tracks called microtub.....»»
Hyundai eyes spot among world"s top 3 EV makers with US$18 billion investment by 2030
Hyundai Motor Group unveiled a plan to scale up its EV presence significantly. The South Korean company plans to invest KRW24 trillion (US$18 billion) by 2030 to grow production and enhance R&D efforts. It is aiming to become one of the global top th.....»»
Hyundai commits $18 billion in Korea by 2030 in shift to EVs
Hyundai Motor Group plans to boost its annual output of electric vehicles in Korea to 1.51 million units by end of this decade, or about 40% of estimated global EV production of 3.64 million......»»