The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to three scientists — Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier — on Tuesday for their experiments that have “have given humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons inside atoms and molecules.” Their work, the committee said, concerns “experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light…
Kaiser Permanente health care workers were finishing a three-day strike on Friday, and were expected to return to work early Saturday morning without a new contract. No new negotiation sessions were scheduled until Thursday, Oct. 12, and Friday, Oct. 13. Union officials warned another walkout was possible. The two sides had not yet come to…
Skoda Auto presented the second generation of the Kodiaq. It takes sustainability and efficiency to the next level and comes with a new interior concept. The all-new Kodiaq features a 13-inch infotainment display, innovative Skoda Smart Dials with haptic controls and a new range structure with Design Selections. Its five powertrains offering outputs from 110…
The first European deliveries of the updated Tesla Model 3, also known as “Project Highland” during development, are currently underway on the Old Continent, according to several social media posts from Germany and the Netherlands. One post on X (formerly Twitter) from two days ago shows a black Model 3 Highland that was reportedly delivered…
While NavIC is as good as other GPS in accuracy, it is more suitable for Indian terrain and has better performance since it’s focused on India and neighbouring areas alone. The story of NavIC, India’s homegrown GPS alternative, is the story of how India changed from a country that depended on others for its crucial…
A Detroit-based startup wants to turn General Motors electric vans into RVs. Called Grounded, the startup on Wednesday announced the G2, an RV based on the GM BrightDrop Zevo 600 van. Grounded claims deliveries will start later this month. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive G2 is a follow-up to the Grounded G1 launched earlier this year. But…
It was showtime at the youth swine exhibition, and the pig barn was bustling. The competitors, ages 3 to 21, were practicing their walks for the show ring and brushing pig bristles into place. Parents were braiding children’s hair, adding ribbons and pig-shaped barrettes. Dr. Andrew Bowman, a molecular epidemiologist at Ohio State University, was…
Following the successful launch of ZEEKR 001 last month, the first batch of ZEEKR X is en route to customers in Europe. This marks another significant milestone in ZEEKR’s globalization strategy and the company’s plans to accelerate its expansion internationally. An important model in ZEEKR’s export strategy, ZEEKR X development was led by globally renowned…
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…
EAM said it is in advanced talks with several battery manufacturers to buy its products, but did not name the companies. India’s Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM) plans to open a USD 650-million battery materials and components plant in North Carolina in 2026 that could eventually supply up to 1.1 million electric vehicles in the U.S.,…
