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.....»»
Toyota BEV lands in Taiwan
Hotai Motor, Toyota Motor's distributor in Taiwan, has unveiled the Japanese carmaker's battery electric vehicle (BEV) model bZ4X. It is Toyota's first BEV model arriving in Taiwan and part of its plan to launch 30 BEV models by 2030......»»
New study characterizes behavior of human plastins in cells
A family of proteins that have a role in ensuring many types of cells move and maintain their shape may promote disease when they act like workaholics and disrupt the cellular environment, new research suggests......»»
How Honda"s new wind tunnel makes an IndyCar difference
Honda will use its new $124 million wind tunnel in Ohio to test and tweak race cars, including those that run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway......»»
Tesla use of SiC sparks debates after Model 3 recalls
One month after Tesla recalled more than 120,000 units of its Model 3 in China, allegedly due to defects in rear motor inverters, the real causes of the defects remain unclear. As Tesla is the first carmaker to use silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-s.....»»
Tokyo Motor Show rebrands again as "Japan All-Industry" show
In announcing the update, JAMA Chairman Akio Toyoda says it is important to bring together different sectors at a time when collaboration is needed to achieve carbon neutrality......»»
Sony Readies For "Metaverse Revolution" With Cross-Platform Push
Japanese conglomerate Sony said it is well-positioned to play a leading role in the metaverse, or immersive virtual worlds, which commentators speculate will massively disrupt industries and establish new powerhouses. From a report: "The metaverse is.....»»
Hyundai partners with Tata Power to build EV charging facilities in India
Hyundai Motor India and Tata Power have entered into a partnership to build fast-charging facilities for Hyundai's dealer stores and customers, an important step for Hyundai's electric vehicles (EV) expansion in India......»»
US road deaths increased by more than 10% in 2021
NHTSA estimates that 42,915 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2021. Enlarge / Just drive carefully, okay? (credit: Getty Images) We had an inkling that the traffic statistics for 2021 would be bad. In November la.....»»
BlueOval SK reportedly to spend KRW8 trillion on equipment for US EV plants
SK On and Ford Motor are spending KRW8 trillion (US$6.35 billion) on equipment for EV battery factories they are jointly setting up in the US states of Kentucky and Tennessee, according to South Korean media ET News......»»
Tesla hacker demonstrates how to unlock doors, start the electric motor
A hack effective on the popular S and Y Tesla cars would allow a thief to unlock a vehicle, start the motor and speed away, according to Sultan Qasim Khan, principal security consultant at security firm NCC Group......»»
Wage lawsuit against Maryland dealer can proceed
Employees of Nationwide Motor Sales Corp. in Timonium, Md., will be able to sue the company and its owners in federal court and not seek an arbitrator, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 3-0 decision......»»
Study provides insights into motor organ of model legume Medicago truncatula
Plants have evolved multiple movement behaviors to optimize their development and environmental adaptation. Previous study has found that a defection of pulvinus development would result in abnormal leaf movement. However, no public transcriptome or.....»»
"Metalens" could disrupt vacuum UV market
Rice University photonics researchers have created a potentially disruptive technology for the ultraviolet optics market......»»
SEA roundup: Toyota Thailand receives subsidies for BEV
Toyota Motor Thailand has signed an agreement with Thailand's Excise Department to receive tax incentives and a subsidy for Toyota's battery electric vehicle (BEV) model bZ4X, the Bangkok Post reported on April 29. According to the department, Great.....»»
Disruptive kindergartners are likely to be bullied later in elementary school
Kindergartners who act out, disrupt classrooms, get angry and argue with their teachers are especially likely to be bullied once they reach third, fourth and fifth grade, our research group has found......»»
Porsche and Audi have decided to join Formula One
There has been speculation for several months that the two brands were in negotiation over partnerships to enter the highest class of international motor racing......»»
RIAA & Homeland Security’s IPR Center Team Up to Fight Online Piracy
The RIAA and the US Government's National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate public and private sector efforts to disrupt online piracy. Criminal prosecutions for musi.....»»
Formula E’s new electric race car is lighter, more powerful, more nimble
Next season's machine gets a second motor-generator and a lot more speed. Enlarge / This is our first look at Formula E's Gen3 race car, which debuts next season. (credit: Formula E) On Thursday, ahead of this weekend's Monaco.....»»
Chieftek unveils miniature 6-axis collaborative robotic arms
Linear motor and miniature guideway maker Chieftek Precision (CPC) is showcasing two models of miniature 6-axis collaborative robotic arms, S0 and DB0, at the 2022 Tainan Automatic Machinery & Intelligent Manufacturing Show during April 21-25......»»
Guiding a superconducting future with graphene quantum magic
Superconductors are materials that conduct electrical current with practically no electrical resistance at all. This ability makes them extremely interesting and attractive for a plethora of applications such as loss-less power cables, electric motor.....»»