Why this Amazon-owned company is bringing its autonomous vehicles to Seattle

Why this Amazon-owned company is bringing its autonomous vehicles to Seattle

Post Views: 50 Seattle residents can start keeping their eyes out for matte black Toyota Highlanders, clad with a wealth of sensors on their roofs, plying the streets of their drizzly city. These retrofitted SUVs belong to Zoox, a self-driving car company owned by Amazon that wants to one day operate autonomous taxi services—like Uber,…

Why Dyson is going all-in on solid-state batteries

Why Dyson is going all-in on solid-state batteries

Post Views: 136 That’s just one fascinating detail in a volume that recounts Dyson’s trailblazing career: In his early days, he sold a boat called the Sea Truck, then he invented a new kind of wheelbarrow called the Ballbarrow, and eventually created a vacuum cleaner design that employs cyclones—rapidly spinning air—to separate out the dirt,…

This sleek electric motorcycle uses new battery tech for longer rides

This sleek electric motorcycle uses new battery tech for longer rides

Post Views: 52 The new battery system from Zero is housed in a fancy-looking module made from diecast aluminum and polycarbonate. It contains 56 lithium-ion battery cells, which are shaped like rectangular pouches and are roughly half an inch thick. Brian Wismann, the vice president of product development at Zero, says that a few changes…

Nifty new tech could cut EV charging times from hours to minutes

Nifty new tech could cut EV charging times from hours to minutes

Post Views: 46 Battery science is a pretty undeveloped field, which is why we’re still using lithium-ion instead of ultra-efficient metal air or sodium chemistry. During the period when burning fuel to generate power was always the easiest option, there wasn’t a motivation to make storage a priority and when it comes to EV charging,…

‘Lithium Valley’ could save one of the most polluted areas in California

Post Views: 60 The world and world leaders are working on turning away from gas powered mode of transportation and especially investing in electric vehicles (EV) as a solution to lower emissions. To keep up with the growing demand for electric vehicles, more lithium mining will be needed. Lithium is a metal used to make…

Toyota is finally charging ahead with its electric vehicle plans

Toyota is finally charging ahead with its electric vehicle plans

Post Views: 122 Toyota’s literal curtain-dropping event resulted in the automaker showing off 15 new concept vehicles, all of which will be underpinned by Toyota’s much-needed commitment to electrification. Despite being the purveyor of the Prius, the company hasn’t necessarily been so keen on full electrification in the past. The automaker previously placed its bet…

The government is investigating why Tesla drivers can play solitaire at the wheel

The government is investigating why Tesla drivers can play solitaire at the wheel

Post Views: 37 According to a report from the New York Times on December 7, three new games were added to Tesla’s dashboard screens in a virtual update this summer, including solitaire, a “jet fighter game,” and a “conquest strategy game.” While more than a dozen games were previously available while the car was in…

Ford’s charging into an era where EVs are power stations on wheels

Ford’s charging into an era where EVs are power stations on wheels

Post Views: 48 It should come at no surprise that Ford had some rather utilitarian tricks up its sleeve for the all-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and its hybrid cousin. In fact, the F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid made news earlier this year when it helped to keep the lights on for Texans who were without power…

Check out Waymo’s new electric, self-driving taxi design

Check out Waymo’s new electric, self-driving taxi design

Post Views: 49 Waymo touts the amenities the cabin will hold, such as easily-reachable phone chargers and screens, and also looks towards a future where the most notable feature may be that which the car lacks, like a steering wheel. “The vehicles are currently configured with controls designed for human use that are required in…

These powerful new electric pickups are about to shock the market

These powerful new electric pickups are about to shock the market

Post Views: 49 Earlier this week, General Motors announced the newest domestic pickup to hit the market: the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. GM wasn’t exactly subtle that it planned to bring a competitor to rival the upcoming Ford F-150 Lightning, and its official announcement shows just how serious the automaker is at butting heads with…