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.....»»
How to build a climate-resilient water supply
Jamaica will likely face more frequent and intense extreme weather events over the coming decades because of climate change. Such events, including flooding and drought, could strain the country's water infrastructure and disrupt access to clean wate.....»»
Nissan to invest in Renault"s new EV company, striking balance in alliance
Nissan Motor and Renault Group will collaborate under an enhanced partnership. The pair officially announced on February 6 the 15% cross-shareholding to take effect in the future. Moreover, Nissan will invest Ampere, Renault's EV company, up to 15% t.....»»
Toyota Motor Credit settles $7.6 million repo case in Mass.
More than 500 borrowers in Massachusetts could be eligible for relief in this settlement. Toyota Motor Credit denied any wrongdoing......»»
Hyundai projects 9% sales growth this year despite US enacting IRA
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) announced its total annual sales throughout 2022 grew slightly by 1.4% on-year to 3.94 million units; global annual revenue reached KRW142.5 trillion (US$120 billion), up by 21.2% on-year......»»
Competition in Chinese FCEV market to heat up
Viewing that the Chinese government has been boosting development of fuel cell-powered electric vehicles (FCEVs), Hyundai Motor, Toyota Motor and main China-based automakers including Great Wall Motor, SAIC Motor, Geely Automobile and Dongfeng Motor.....»»
Nissan, Renault reach consensus on alliance restructuring
After a long negotiation, Nissan Motor is finally on an equal footing with Renault in their alliance. The latter has agreed to significantly reduce its stake in the Japanese automaker. In return, Nissan will invest in Renault's new EV business, Amper.....»»
Hyundai dealers celebrate market share gains in the U.S.
The brand ended the year with 5.2 percent market share, up from 4.9 percent at the end of last year, according to data from Motor Intelligence......»»
Why Super Bowl auto ad spending is trending down
The economy and supply concerns weigh on automakers—and fewer are using the game to push electric vehicles. Ford CEO Jim Farley “If you ever see Ford Motor Co. doing a Super Bowl ad on our electric vehicles, sell the stock.”.....»»
Hollis: New Toyota CEO Sato is "great" choice for North America
Jack Hollis, head of sales for Toyota Motor North America, says news that Koji Sato would succeed Akio Toyoda as Toyota CEO is great news for the automaker's North American dealers......»»
Carvana settles long-running regulatory dispute with Illinois
The state twice suspended the online used-vehicle retailer's license over motor vehicle registrations and titling issues......»»
American Honda"s Gardner to retire, sales exec Diallo promoted
Dave Gardner, 62, American Honda Motor's executive vice president of national operations, will retire after a 34-year run. Mamadou Diallo, 48, vice president of sales over Honda and Acura, will assume a portion of Gardner's responsibilities......»»
The Polestar 2 gets new electric motors in mid-life refresh
Cosmetic changes include a new front, and the single-motor car is now rear-driven. Enlarge / Polestar has given the Polestar 2 a new nose treatment for model-year 2024. (credit: Polestar) The current electric vehicle ren.....»»
Tesla, BYD finalizing deals to invest in Indonesia EV space
Tesla Inc. as well as Chinese automaker BYD and South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. are finalizing deals to invest in Indonesia's electric-vehicle industry, said a senior minister......»»
Nissan, Renault on track to complete deal to revamp alliance
Nissan Motor Co.'s independent directors have agreed to proceed with a deal to rebalance the Japanese carmaker's two-decade alliance with Renault SA, a person familiar with the situation said......»»
Powerup 4.0 Paper Airplane Review: Level up your hobby plane
The Powerup 4.0 is a versatile Bluetooth-controlled motor and propeller combination that can bring any DIY paper airplane to the next level.Powered by twin motors and controlled through smartphone via Bluetooth, Powerup 4.0 can attach itself to paper.....»»
LGES and Honda to build joint battery plant in Ohio
South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution and Japan-based Honda Motor have decided to build their joint battery plant in Ohio, the US. They plan to start construction early this year and begin mass production of lithium-ion batteries by the end o.....»»
Biden administration backs Nevada lithium mine with $700 million loan offer
The DOE issued a conditional commitment for up to $700 million for Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, a prospective supplier to Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp......»»
Does proximity to protest sites affect people"s political attitudes?
Urban protests that involve occupying public spaces can be effective for conveying protesters' messages and gaining wider support, but it's thought that they may backfire if they severely disrupt the everyday lives of non-participants. A study publis.....»»
NHTSA study: traffic crashes cost U.S. society $340 billion in 2019
U.S. auto safety regulators said in a landmark report that motor vehicle crashes are rising fast and cost American society $340 billion in 2019......»»
Artificial light at night found to cause extensive deaths and disrupt reproduction in desert rodents
An extensive study at Tel Aviv University's School of Zoology tested the impact of prolonged low-intensity light pollution on two species of desert rodents: the diurnal golden spiny mouse, and the nocturnal common spiny mouse......»»