Idemitsu Kosan, Japan’s second-largest oil refiner, has been developing solid sulfide electrolyte, a material used in the batteries. Toyota and oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan announced a tie up on Thursday to develop and mass produce all-solid-state batteries, in another example of new partnerships being forged amid the disruptive shift to electric vehicles. The companies aim…
Even though the hyperloop concept has been around for a long time, it is at an early stage of trial and development by startups, academicians, and organisations. New Delhi: Hyperloop, an ultra-high speed transportation system for passengers and cargo, has three essential working elements: tubes, pods, and terminals. The floating pods carry passengers or goods…
It started using an updated moderate overlap front test in 2022 after research showed risks of a fatal injury is higher for belted occupants in the second row of newer pickup trucks than in the front. Four large pickup trucks fared poorly in protecting back seat passengers in tests measuring how those passengers fare in…
Artificial intelligence-generated text can appear more human on social media than text written by actual humans, a study found. Chatbots, such as OpenAI’s wildly popular ChatGPT, are able to convincingly mimic human conversation based on prompts it is given by users. The platform exploded in use last year and served as a watershed moment for…
Electric cargo bikes have been causing quite a stir in the European market lately. These practical two-wheelers are gaining popularity as more people recognize their numerous advantages. In fact, some individuals are making a noteworthy shift, opting for electric cargo bikes over their cars in their daily routines. It’s a testament to the growing appeal…
The original proposal listed smart poles across the city to be equipped with environment sensors, EV charging points, surveillance cameras, digital signage system and WiFi access points. Urban administration department (UAD) is to go on PPP-mode, once again, to provide public electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the state capital. In 2017, Bhopal smart city…
Super blue moon makes rare appearance Super blue moon makes rare appearance 00:37 As millions of stargazers around the world looked at the sky Wednesday night, they saw a full moon appearing larger than average. It was another “supermoon” — the second one in August 2023, making it a “blue moon.” What is a blue…
The instruction by TSMC, which is grappling with delays at its USD 40 billion chip factory in Arizona, is aimed at controlling costs and reflects the company’s growing caution about the outlook for demand, the sources said. Taiwan’s TSMC has told its major suppliers to delay the delivery of high-end chipmaking equipment, as the world’s…
Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, is introducing a new flexible lease program offered by Polestar Financial Services in the United States. The Polestar Flexible Lease program allows customers flexibility and convenience to suit their specific vehicle needs. Unlike a traditional lease offer, the Polestar Flexible Lease program provides customers – after just five…
Everrati, the UK-based EV conversion specialist that’s known for transforming classics like the Ford GT40 and Land Rover series into zero-emissions four-wheeled gems, will make an appearance at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California with its US-built, battery-powered Mexico Blue Porsche 911 that was revealed at the end of last year. According to…
