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.....»»
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.....»»
Automakers urge Congress to lift EV tax credit cap
General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota Motor North America are urging Congress to lift a cap on the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit......»»
Toyota to offer a lithium-ion home battery system your car can charge
The Toyota O-Uchi Kyuden System has a capacity of 8.7 kWh. Enlarge / Toyota's new home storage system will let an EV power a house. (credit: Toyota) The Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to get into the home battery sector......»»
U.S. automakers urge Congress to lift EV tax credit cap
General Motors, Ford, Chrysler-parent Stellantis and Toyota Motor North America are urging Congress to lift a cap on the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit......»»
Bob Carter, Toyota’s ‘passionate’ dealer champion, calls it a career
Bob Carter, head of sales for Toyota Motor North America since 2017, retires at the end of June. Dealers said he's been a tireless, passionate champion for their cause and for close dealer-factory relations throughout his career......»»
Toyota"s Bob Carter to retire as N.A. sales boss; Jack Hollis to succeed him
The moves are part of a number of executive changes being made at Toyota Motor North America......»»