Image Credits: Gretchen ErtlBatteries are approaching their limits in how much energy they can store relative to their weight, posing a major challenge for powering aircraft, trains, and ships. MIT researchers and collaborators have developed a promising alternative: a fuel cell that works like a battery but refuels rapidly instead of recharging.This new design...
Image Credits: PixabaySales of Elon Musk's Tesla vehicles plunged over 50% in April, while Chinese EV makers gained market share, the European auto industry group reported Tuesday.Although electric car sales increased across the 27 European Union countries, Tesla’s market share dropped sharply, influenced by attention on Musk’s collaboration with US President Donald Trump and...
Image Credis: BMW's i7 gets re-powered on the way to solid state battery testingBMW GroupEarlier this week, we saw a camper loaded with solid-state battery power, and now a luxury electric vehicle is showcasing its own advanced energy storage. BMW is currently testing solid-state batteries in its i7 electric sedan. These sulfide-based batteries offer...
Credit: Tim Stevens for EngadgetThe selection of electric vehicles in North America continues to grow, but a noticeable gap has remained in one key area: three-row SUVs. Despite their popularity, affordable options have been scarce, with only high-end models like the Rivian R1S and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV filling the space.Kia addressed this last year...
Credit: YASA has been working to overcome axial flux challenges for over a decade and is now gearing up for increased production YASAAxial flux motors have recently been gaining significant attention in the electric mobility sector. Contributing to the growing excitement, British innovation leader YASA has revealed plans to launch a cutting-edge "super factory" aimed...
The unmanned trucks in operation in Inner Mongolia, ChinaHuaneng GroupA fleet of 100 electric, self-driving coal mining trucks has started operating in Mongolia, managed by artificial intelligence connected through a 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network. The project is expected to expand, bringing greater safety and efficiency to China's coal mining industry.Coal Use Remains High Despite Environmental...
If the Z1000 pictured above isn't mad enough for you, 2026 might just be the year Kawasaki brings you an even beefier naked to get rowdy withKawasakiA recent filing with a U.S. environmental agency suggests Kawasaki could be developing a beastly streetfighter motorcycle for 2026—one that packs a larger engine than any of its...
Credit: PixabayFerrari has been on a strong streak recently, with a waiting list extending until 2026. Despite this, the Italian automaker is still working on its debut electric car, set to launch later this year.But there's more in the pipeline. Industry rumors have persisted for years, hinting that Ferrari may be planning to reintroduce...
Image Credits:Rebecca BellanKia unveiled its 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, marking its first global electric sedan and targeting buyers seeking a more budget-friendly EV.It's uncertain whether U.S. consumers will embrace a sedan, and Kia isn’t fully banking on it just yet. The EV4 is already on sale...
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...
