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.....»»
Implicit bias and concern about appearing racist predict teachers" reluctance to discuss race and racism in classrooms
Across the U.S., K-12 public school teachers face significant psychological barriers to discussing issues of race and racism with their students, according to new research by a University of Massachusetts social psychologist......»»
Genetic defect leads to motor disorders in flies
In their study, the research groups looked at a protein called Creld. A study from Bonn had recently been able to demonstrate that Creld plays an important role in the development of the heart in mammals. "We wanted to find out exactly what the prote.....»»
How Heat Waves Are Messing Up Your Sleep
Higher nighttime temperatures don’t just make it harder to drift off, they can disrupt your sleep cycles and leave you with low-quality rest......»»
OmniFocus 3 update brings full Voice Control support on iOS and macOS
OmniFocus 3, which is a popular task app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, received a major update on Monday that makes it easier to use for people with motor limitations. That’s because the app now fully supports the Voice Control feature of iOS and mac.....»»
Auto show puts "Detroit" back into downtown event
Automakers including Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Stellantis NV and Toyota Motor Corp. will have a major presence at the auto show in Detroit this September, but not in the same way as shows past, according to organizers.As the Sept. 14-25 eve.....»»
Ford"s chief government affairs officer wants to flip EV script
Chris Smith, Ford Motor Co.'s chief government affairs officer, says one challenge his team is tasked with is shifting the way people — consumers and policymakers alike — think about electric vehicles as they inch their way into the mainstream......»»
GM, EVgo, and Pilot will install 2,000 fast chargers at travel centers
This is on top of GM and EVgo installing 3,250 fast chargers by 2025. Enlarge / The Cadillac Lyriq is one of a new range of EVs built by General Motors using a new common battery and motor platform. (credit: General Motors) G.....»»
Smart Jumpsuit Tracks Motor Development in Children
Researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland created a smart jumpsuit that can track toddler movements. The idea is to closely monitor motor development and identify any issues early, allowing for earlier interventions. Issues with motor deve.....»»
Vroom to pay $87K fine over vehicle title transfer delays in Fla.
The complaint, filed in early June by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, alleged that Vroom failed to transfer vehicle titles to consumers within 30 days of the date of sale......»»
Uber Files: Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber
Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets......»»
Apple forced to cut iPhone 14 orders by 10%, despite anticipating strong demand
While demand for the next generation iPhone is looking to be high, the hectic supply chain continues to disrupt the market. According to DigiTimes, Apple is cutting iPhone 14 orders by 10%, despite expecting strong demand for its lineup. more… T.....»»
What causes compound wind and precipitation extremes across the Indo-Pacific?
Co-occurrences of wind extremes and precipitation extremes, known as compound wind and precipitation extremes (CWPEs), can disrupt and endanger shipment and shipping logistics. The associated winds and floods may cause severe socio-economic impacts i.....»»
Motorless sailplane for exploring Mars soars like an albatross
Researchers have proposed an experimental sailplane which operates without a motor and which could sail through the martian air for days at a time......»»
NISSAN: Volume slides 39% in second quarter
Nissan Motor Co.'s U.S. sales tumbled 34 percent in the first half of the year......»»
George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite in Ticket to Paradise
Former Ocean's Eleven co-stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts play a divorced couple who team up to disrupt their daughter's wedding in Ticket to Paradise......»»
The 2023 Polestar 2 Single Motor proves “basic” doesn’t mean “boring”
Polestar's entry point is fun to drive, but 270 miles on a charge might be hard. Enlarge / You're unlikely to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, but you might encounter a Polestar 2. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Polestar.....»»
Polestar 5, with 884-hp, has Porsche in its sights
When it arrives in 2024, the dual-motor, 800-volt battery-powered Polestar 5 sport sedan will rival Porsche's Taycan, the aging Tesla Model S and Lucid, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz EVs......»»
Toyota recalls electric cars over concerns about loose wheels
The bZ4X is the Japanese motor industry giant's first mass-produced all-electric vehicle......»»
Manchin says union-built EV tax credit bonus is gone
The additional EV tax credit came under fire from Manchin as well as from non-union EV-maker Tesla Inc. and foreign-owned automakers such as Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co......»»
Europe’s major new rocket, the Ariane 6, is delayed again
"This is a source of challenge in every launcher development." Enlarge / First hot-firing of the P120C solid-rocket motor that will be used by Europe's new Vega-C and Ariane 6 rockets. (credit: ESA/CNES) Europe's much-anticipa.....»»