Zaha Hadid Architects has finished the Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre, characterized by a visually striking design inspired by the unique chevron patterns of migrating birds. However, the structure is crowned with four steel roof canopies designed to offer shade in the subtropical climate of southern China. The Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre is positioned […]
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Heatherwick Studio has finished the construction of a bold district in downtown Tokyo known as Azabudai Hills. This project, characterized by Heatherwick Studio’s inclination for integrating abundant greenery, features a collection of low-rise buildings with intricately curved lattice forms. Azabudai Hills is a component of Mori Building Co.’s extensive redevelopment initiative in the region, spanning
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Global RV manufacturer Thor Industries has been preparing for the electric vehicle era, showcasing concepts like the Vision Vehicle fuel cell motorhome and Airstream eStream self-driving electric travel trailer. Their latest innovation is a charging station concept specifically designed for electric motorhomes, trailers, and tow vehicles. Electric RVs pose unique challenges due to their size,
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At the 2023 LA Auto Show, an unexpected sight awaited attendees: the Robotruck 1T, an all-new electric pickup resembling the Cybertruck but with an even more peculiar design. Produced by Silicon Valley automotive startup Aitekx, the truck’s appearance might be challenging on the eyes, but its estimated specs are intriguing. These include a 550-mile (885-km)
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Steel and aluminum are crucial players in bolstering economic growth. However, their fusion zones have long been brittle. Thanks to a novel 3D printing method, the unexplored territory of combining these metals may now experience a revolutionary shift. Overcoming Brittle Barriers A cutting-edge 3D printing technique has successfully reduced the brittle zones, each less than
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While hydrogen-fueled large trucks were initially envisioned as the future of environmentally friendly road transport, they might soon find themselves confined to niche markets in Europe, overshadowed by electric trucks. In the outskirts of Trondheim, western Norway, food wholesaler Asko has been conducting trials since 2020 with four hydrogen fuel cell trucks provided by Swedish
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The use of traditional cement in concrete production is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions. To address this issue, Provencher Roy architects chose a more environmentally friendly approach for two bridges in Canada. These bridges, known as the Darwin Bridges and situated on Nuns’ Island in Montreal, were constructed using concrete infused with locally
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Earlier this month, the Austrian mobility technology firm AVL had reason to celebrate as it verified simulations demonstrating its prototype 2.0-liter turbo hydrogen race engine achieving over 200 horsepower per liter. AVL employs a water-injection system in conjunction with the turbocharger to enhance combustion safety and power output, and this approach has proven to be
A Water-Injected 2.0-Liter Hydrogen Turbo-Four Engine Generates 410 hp. Read More »
In a year overshadowed by the global pandemic, Denver-based aviation startup Boom Supersonic boldly reveals its subscale prototype for a high-speed commercial airliner. Dubbed the XB-1, this 71-foot-long test vehicle is designed to validate the technology and design of Boom’s ambitious project, the Overture, a $200 million airliner capable of carrying 55 passengers at Mach
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Electric vehicles offer a more environmentally friendly option for transportation compared to traditional gas-powered cars. However, the production and distribution of electric vehicles still have room for improvement in terms of eco-friendliness. Swedish startup Luvly aims to address this issue with its recyclable and flat-pack urban vehicle known as the Luvly O. To clarify, the
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