Engineering

World’s Most Powerful V12 Engine Uses Jet Ignition to Lower Emissions

Zenvo has been developing the Mjølner V12 for years, and the first complete model is the next step toward getting Aurora hypercars speeding around tracks and highwaysZenvoDo you recall the Mjølner? Not the mythical hammer of Thor, but the ground-shaking V12 engine that Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo has been developing. Well, scratch off the...

Hyundai’s New Hydrogen SUV Offers 435 Miles of Range and 1-Ton Towing

The updated Nexo SUV gets all-new styling cues, the most prominent of which are in the front fascia and lightingHyundai Motor CompanyHyundai has unveiled its second-generation Nexo SUV in South Korea, featuring a fresh design, improved range, and, for the first time in the FCEV category, towing capability.Surprisingly, Hyundai has been producing the hydrogen-powered...

Sleek Miami Skyscraper Harnesses Solar Energy

The Residences at 1428 Brickell skyscraper - the tallest of the buildings in this image - is currently under construction on the coast in MiamiThe Boundary for YtechConstruction is underway on a striking new skyscraper in Miami, Florida. This residential tower will feature a sculpted exterior and solar-panel-integrated windows to reduce reliance on the...

Feeling The future: New Wearable Device Mimics The Complexity of Human Touch

Credit: PixabayNorthwestern University engineers have developed a groundbreaking haptic technology that goes beyond simple vibrations to replicate complex touch sensations.While traditional haptic feedback relies on basic buzzing, human skin is equipped with sensors that detect pressure, stretching, and movement. The new compact, wireless device sits on the skin and applies force in multiple directions,...

Nissan Leaf to be Transformed into a 373-Mile Crossover by 2026

The 2026 Nissan Leaf gets significantly more range than the outgoing model, but its bland styling makes it blend into the crowded electric SUV marketNissanFor years, the Nissan Leaf hatchback dominated global EV sales after its 2010 debut. Now, it's set for a major transformation. Next year, it will launch in the US and...

Biodiesel Wastewater Treatment: Harnessing Carbon and Recovering Valuable Compounds

Manufacturing biodiesel, a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, produces CO2 and wastewater containing pollutants. A University of Michigan research team troubleshoots an energy-efficient electrochemical method to capture CO2 and valuable chemicals while treating wastewater. Credit: ACS PublicationsBiodiesel offers a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, but its production generates CO2 and hazardous wastewater, requiring additional steps for...

AI Uncovers a Novel Method to Enhance Titanium Alloys and Accelerate Production

Brendan Croom, a senior materials scientist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, is pictured in APL’s X-ray Computed Tomography Laboratory, where high-resolution imaging helps researchers analyze additively manufactured materials. Croom and his team are using artificial intelligence to optimize titanium alloy production, uncovering faster, more efficient manufacturing methods with potential applications in aerospace, shipbuilding,...

Volkswagen’s Most Affordable EV Debuts with Rivian Software Integration

Image Credits: VolkswagenVolkswagen's budget-friendly EV, the ID EVERY1—a compact four-door hatchback unveiled on Wednesday—will be the first to feature Rivian’s software and vehicle architecture, according to a source familiar with the model.Set for production in 2027, the ID EVERY1 will start at 20,000 euros ($21,500). Another model, the ID.2all, priced around 25,000 euros, is...

Self-driving Maserati breaks autonomous speed record

This Maserati features a 630 hp 3.0-liter V6 under the hood – and an AI driver behind the wheelIndy Autonomous ChallengeView 3 ImagesItaly has long been known for producing some of the fastest race car drivers in the world, and now it is also home to the fastest car-driving AI. A self-driving software developed...

Canoo CEO to Buy Assets After Bankruptcy, No Revival Expected

Canoo's assets are set to be purchased by its CEO - and most likely auctioned off thereafterCanooModular electric vehicle startup Canoo has faced significant struggles in recent years, and it seems its journey may be nearing its end. CEO Anthony Aquila is poised to purchase the bankrupt company’s assets at a fraction of the...