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.....»»
The Station: Rivian adds to its EV war chest, Sec. Buttigieg is coming to Disrupt and Argo preps to launch with Lyft
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every Sunday in your inbox. Hello frens and readers. Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present.....»»
Voice coil motor makers poised to see robust shipment momentum in 2H21
Taiwan-based voice coil motor (VCM) suppliers expect their shipments to gain momentum in second-half 2021, having already kicked off recently the related shipments for the next-generation iPhone devices slated for the launch in the latter half of 202.....»»
Rivian raises another $2.5B, pushing its EV war chest up to $10.5B
Rivian announced Friday that it has closed a $2.5 billion private funding round led by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, D1 Capital Partners, Ford Motor and funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates Inc. Third Point, Fidelity Management an.....»»
Foxconn, Nidec to set up JV for EV-use motor systems
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai), Foxtron Vehicle Technologies and Japan-based motor maker Nidec are in talks for establishing a Taiwan-based joint venture to develop, produce and market motor-based powertrains for use in electric vehicles (EVs) and aut.....»»
One week left to buy passes to TC Disrupt 2021 for less than $100
One week left to buy passes to TC Disrupt 2021 for less than $100.....»»
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is coming to Disrupt
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is coming to Disrupt.....»»
Mycoplasma mobile moves into overdrive: Twin motor modified from ATP synthase discovered
For more than 20 years, Makoto Miyata from Osaka City University has been studying the gliding motility of the parasitic bacterium Mycoplasma mobile (M. mobile). It is a mechanism consisting of an external "grabbing" structure and internal "motor"—.....»»
Dover raises $20M to bring the concept of ‘orchestration’ to recruitment
Despite being one of the earliest adopters of using the world wide web to disrupt how its business is done and connect with more potential customers, the recruitment industry ironically remains one of the more fragmented and behind the times when it.....»»
Dapper Labs CEO Roham Gharegozlou is coming to Disrupt
Dapper Labs CEO Roham Gharegozlou is coming to Disrupt.....»»
Construct Capital’s Dayna Grayson will be a Startup Battlefield Judge at Disrupt 2021
Construct Capital’s Dayna Grayson will be a Startup Battlefield Judge at Disrupt 2021.....»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX tests FAA again in Texas, India pushes Vikas engine
"Welcome to the dawn of the new space age." Enlarge / VSS Unity burns its rocket motor on July 11, 2021. (credit: Virgin Galactic) Welcome to Edition 4.07 of the Rocket Report! Looking back to Virgin Galactic's flight and ahead to Blue Origin,.....»»
Announcing the agenda for the Disrupt Stage this September
Announcing the agenda for the Disrupt Stage this September.....»»
HDD makers to see supply constrained in 2H21
A resurgence of the COVID-19 in Thailand, coupled with shortages of certain chips and components, may disrupt shipments of hard disc drives (HDD) in the second half of 2021 despite the period being a peak season for the consumer electronics market, a.....»»
You can see fires, but now Qwake wants firefighters to see through them
When it comes to tough environments to build new technology, firefighting has to be among the most difficult. Smoke and heat can quickly damage hardware, and interference from fires will disrupt most forms of wireless communications, rendering softwa.....»»
GBM cautiously optimistic about 3Q21
Taiwan's PCB manufacturer Global Brands Manufacture (GBM) is cautiously optimistic about its performance in the third quarter of 2021, as the ongoing IC shortages may disrupt its shipments for notebook applications, which command a significant portio.....»»
US drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge
Approvals for companies to drill for oil and gas on U.S. public lands are on pace this year to reach their highest level since George W. Bush was president, underscoring President Joe Biden's reluctance to more forcefully curb petroleum production in.....»»
Brain functional connectivity in Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder, causes motor and phonic 'tics,' or uncontrollable repeated behaviors and vocalizations. People affected by Tourette syndrome can often suppress these tics for some time before the urges become overwhe.....»»
Despite the hype, construction tech will be hard to disrupt
Construction technology users are more like general consumers. This means the technology ideally must be easy to use on the first try and adaptable to a wide variety of job site protocols. David Ward Contributor.....»»
Foxtron cooperates with San-Ti Group to promote electric buses
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a joint venture established by Foxconn Electronics and Yulon Motor, will cooperate with San-Ti Group to boost use of electric buses for public transportation in Taiwan, according to Foxtron......»»
SAIC has no intention to build cars with Huawei
As a top player in the car supply chain, Huawei has established partnerships with many Chinese carmakers. However, one of the biggest carmakers in China, SAIC Motor, has said it has no intention to work with Huawei on building "soulless" automobiles......»»