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LG’s Transparent Car Antenna Integrated in Windshield

Automotive, Tech /

In the current era of internet- and cellular-connected vehicles, the demand for antennas is higher than ever. However, incorporating these devices into the body of vehicles imposes limitations on design possibilities. LG aims to revolutionize this with a transparent antenna seamlessly integrated into windshields. Collaboration with Saint-Gobain Sekurit Created in collaboration with the French glass […]

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Hyundai Unveils Tires with Built-in Push-Button Snow Chains

Automotive, Engineering /

Hyundai has revealed an innovative wheel and tire design featuring integrated snow chains that can be deployed or retracted with the simple push of a button. This advancement has the potential to eliminate the cumbersome and chilly task of installing and removing conventional snow chains. The tires are designed with six indented grooves, aligned with

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Bird-Inspired Cultural Center Blossoms in China

Architecture, Engineering, Tech /

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 Adds Greenery to a Tokyo District’s Design

Architecture, Engineering /

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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Thor e-RV Charging Station Offers Glimpse into Future of EV Camping

Automotive, Engineering /

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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Think Tesla’s Cybertruck is Chaotic? Meet the Robotruck 1T

Automotive, Engineering /

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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Advancing Steel-Aluminum Hybrid Fusion: A Breakthrough in 3D Printing Technology

Engineering, Mechanical, Tech /

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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Electric Trucks Set to Outpace Hydrogen Rivals

Automotive, Engineering /

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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Glass-Infused Concrete Bridges: Eco-Friendly Crossings

Architecture, Engineering /

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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A Water-Injected 2.0-Liter Hydrogen Turbo-Four Engine Generates 410 hp.

Automotive, Engineering /

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

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