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.....»»
There"s a billion-dollar bidding war for EV plants across the US
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer wasn't happy. Ford Motor, a company whose very name is synonymous with Detroit, had just announced it had chosen two southern states, Tennessee and Kentucky, as sites for a US$11 billion electric vehicle (EV) projec.....»»
Molecular-motor specialists deepen our understanding of the rotary ion pump of the cell
A team of specialists in nano-sized rotational motors have directly visualized the process of pumping sodium ions, enabling them to explain why there had up until now appeared to be a structural symmetry mismatch between two motors that make up part.....»»
Nissan to fully exit Russia market, expects JPY100 billion loss
Nissan Motor joined Toyota Motor in deciding to completely pull out of Russia, an exit that will cost Japan's second-largest automaker roughly JPY100 billion (US$687 million)......»»
Honda, LGES to invest US$4.4 billion to make EV batteries in Ohio
Honda Motor and Korea's LG Energy Solution (LGES) plan to spend US$4.4 billion to build electric vehicle (EV) batteries at a new joint venture in Ohio, part of project by the automaker to start EV production at its plants in the state......»»
Endangered fruit-eating animals play an outsized role in a tropical forest—losing them could have dire consequences
A new study by researchers at the University of Washington shows that losing a particular group of endangered animals—those that eat fruit and help disperse the seeds of trees and other plants—could severely disrupt seed-dispersal networks in the.....»»
Biden gambles with global chip supply by halting US firms’ operations in China
Power of US export curbs could diminish quickly without other nations joining. Enlarge (credit: Pavel_Korr | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The US has taken its next step in its boldest efforts yet to disrupt China's military by.....»»
Hyundai will spend $12.6 billion to dive into software-defined vehicles
Hyundai Motor Group joins Volkswagen, Toyota and GM in creating new operating systems to run the software-centered cars of tomorrow......»»
Meta teases new wearable that lets you control AR with your brain
During the Meta Connect presentation, Mark Zuckerberg shows off a prototype wearable that lets you control AR using motor neuron signals......»»
Talks between Nissan and Renault could restructure the alliance
Nissan Motor has been discussing with its French partner Renault Group about investing in the latter's new EV business unit. Multiple media reports said the Japanese automaker would grab the opportunity to reclaim some control over itself and the Ren.....»»
Hyundai Motor charging ahead with multiple bold investments
Successfully averting the crisis of automotive chip shortages, Hyundai Motor Group leapt to the world's 3rd-largest automaker by sales volume in the first half of 2022, up from 5th in 2010 and 10th in 2000. The Korean auto giant is set to carry out m.....»»
Nissan launches ultra-low-mileage, pay-as-you-go lease
Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. on Oct. 10 launched its SignatureFLEX program, which will allow customers to add miles to their lease throughout the life of their contract, which would start at 5,000 miles per year. The new offer initially will be availa.....»»
You didn"t see ‘happy dance" then and likely won"t now
Breaking General Motors' 90-year streak as the top-selling automaker in the U.S. made Toyota Motor Corp.'s president bust a move......»»
Hyundai to kick off sales of new BEV Ioniq 6
Hyundai Motor Group announced that it will start selling Ioniq 6 in select markets in Europe later this year and in the US next year......»»
France-based Wise-integration to disrupt power supply market with deep Asia ties
Wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors are on track to build their momentum as demand for fast charging grows. Wise-integration, a startup specialized in gallium nitride (GaN) power supply solutions, advances with an ambition to disrupt the market through.....»»
Widespread pipe repair technique sends nanoplastics into the atmosphere, new study finds
The tiny bits of plastic that wear off bottles, plastic bags, automotive parts and even cosmetics get into the soil and the water supply. They disrupt chemical cycles, throw off ecosystem health and pollute environments both marine and terrestrial. T.....»»
US senator proposes grace period in EV tax credit
The updated US EV incentives program has worried foreign automakers like Hyundai Motor because it requires their vehicles to be assembled in North America in order to be eligible for tax credits. To address carmakers' concerns, US senator Raphael War.....»»
Toyota"s CEO says EV adoption will take longer than expected
Toyota Motor plans to keep gas-powered cars as a key part of its lineup, rejecting efforts by rivals to go fully electric amid concerns over how quickly consumers will embrace new technologies......»»
Apple once again increases autonomous car fleet team; number of cars still at 69
Apple is continuing to slowly expand its autonomous vehicle testing program in California. According to new data published by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Apple now has 15 new drivers registered to its crew. The number of self-drivin.....»»
Tata ready to disrupt market by launching cheapest EV in India
Tata, India's top EV brand by sales, launched a new electric four-wheeler (E4W) model priced as low as US$10,000 to strengthen its position in India's rapidly-growing EV market when other players have yet to launch competitive products to attract con.....»»
Experts warn AI assistants are hurting the social development of children
An analysis from Cambridge experts suggest that interactions with AI assistants like Alexa is impeding the social development of children and disrupt learning......»»