Hyundai's innovative new wheel/tire system features built-in, push-button snow chainsHyundaiHyundai 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 Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre is inspired by the distinctive chevron patterns of migratory birds, says Zaha Hadid ArchitectsVirgile Simon BertrandZaha 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...
Azabudai Hills is part of a massive redevelopment effort in central Tokyo that has taken 30 yearsKenji MasunagaHeatherwick 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...
Thor shows the EV tow vehicle and the Airstream x Porsche concept trailer charging simultaneously in a long pull-through charging lane designed for the needs of e-RVing Thor IndustriesGlobal 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...
Aitekx reveals the Robotruck 1T at the 2023 LA Auto Show LA Auto ShowAt 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...
Hiroshima University engineers pioneer 3D printing for robust steel-aluminum bonds: up to 17,404.5 psi resilience. Credits: Motomichi Yamamoto/Hiroshima University.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...
https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/800a/2023/mercedes-benz-trucks-e.jpgWhile 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...
The Darwin Bridges project was constructed using concrete containing recycled glass equivalent to 70,000 wine bottlesStephane BruggerThe 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...
After verifying output simulations over 200 hp-per-liter, AVL will next install the H2 engine into a car for track testingAVLEarlier 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...
While the XB-1 prototype won't be known for its silence, it will rely on the tried-and-true GE J85-15 military engines, which date back to the 1950s for their reliability and ease of maintenance. However, the testing of this aircraft will take place in the open expanses of the California desert, where noise levels won't...
