Aug 24, 2023 | Satellites, Space
A leftover rocket adapter, expected to be removed from low Earth orbit in 2026, has new pieces of space debris floating nearby. That’s a likely aftereffect of being hit by something small flying through space. The problem was spotted by the...
Aug 24, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured
In 2005, Ann Johnson suffered a stroke that left her severely paralyzed and unable to speak. She was 30. At best, she could make sounds like “ooh” and “ah,” but her brain was still firing off signals. Now, in a scientific milestone 18 years after Johnson’s...
Aug 9, 2023 | Electric Vehicles, UK
Britain’s upper house of parliament said on Wednesday it was launching an inquiry into electric vehicles (EVs) that will examine the government’s approach to phasing out fossil-fuel models, charging infrastructure and end-of-life disposal of EVs. The UK...
Aug 9, 2023 | Detroit, Electric Vehicles
First Rivian R1S, then Kia EV9 and now Cadillac Escalade IQ. The three-row battery-electric SUV battle is about to get very interesting as automakers lean toward more all-electric versions of the SUVs their customers already love, and startups gain a...
Aug 9, 2023 | China, Featured, Government, Technology
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that will limit certain types of foreign investment in the country, especially in leading-edge technologies, while also requiring disclosure of other investments. The White House says the move is...
Aug 9, 2023 | Aerial Vehicles, Hydrogen
A complete hydrogen fuel cell powertrain assembly occupied the pride of place in the pavilion of Beyond Aero at the recently concluded Paris Air Show. That a fuel cell system was the Toulouse-based startup’s centerpiece at the biennial aero event is an indication of...
Aug 9, 2023 | Batteries, Safety
Volvo is recalling nearly all battery-powered electric trucks in the U.S. that were made over the past four years because of an issue that may potentially cause a battery fire. The checks affect about 172 vehicles as part of the Volvo brand and nine Mack Trucks, built...
Aug 9, 2023 | Aerial Vehicles
The ASKA A5 flying car has taken another step towards certification after the eVTOL aircraft completed its first test flight. The full-scale prototype successfully achieved its major flight-testing milestone, lifting from a California airfield with hovered...
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