Transportation & Automation

Faraday-Caged Drone Induces And Guides Lightning In Unprecedented Experiment

This image, created using generative tools, depicts the moment a lightning strike hits a faraday-caged drone, routing an enormous spike of energy down a ground wire. Scroll down for images of the actual deviceFor the first time in history, Japanese researchers successfully used a lightning-resistant drone during a thunderstorm to trigger and direct natural...

Archer Aviation Plans To Ease Airport Travel For New Yorkers With Electric Air Taxis

Credit: Archer AviationIn New York City, you can get a dollar slice at 2 a.m. or a burger in 30 minutes, yet still spend two hours getting to the airport.Archer Aviation plans to change that by introducing air taxis designed to fly passengers from Manhattan to nearby airports in just 15 minutes.On Thursday, the startup...

The Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini

Credit: DucatiThe legendary partnership between Ducati and Lamborghini continues to capture imaginations, and now, with the release of the Panigale V4 Lamborghini, this high-performance alliance reaches new heights. First unveiled at Milan Design Week, this machine draws deep inspiration from Lamborghini’s first plug-in hybrid supercar, the Revuelto, merging radical design with motorsport engineering.Where Art...

Integrated Engine-Motor Drive Retrofits Pure EVs Into Hybrids

Horse presents a plug-and-play hybrid powertrain solution at Auto Shanghai 2025Horse PowertrainAutomakers are rethinking their all-electric vehicle expansion plans, increasingly adopting multiple powertrain technologies to reduce emissions across their global lineups. Horse Powertrain is ready to lend a hand, combining its expertise in both electric motor and internal combustion engine (ICE) technology into an...

Radium Unleashes Mach One: A High-Speed E-Skateboard for Thrill Seekers

Credit: Radium PerformanceElectric skateboards are often designed for easygoing commutes and casual rides. But Australian startup Radium Performance is shaking things up with the Mach One — a high-performance electric skateboard inspired by Formula 1 racecars, built for speed, agility, and serious adrenaline.High-Speed Performance Meets Revolutionary Torque ControlThe Mach One breaks away from the...

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...

Trump’s Auto Tariffs Provide a Boost to Tesla

Image Credits:abin Botsford/The Washington Post / Getty ImagesPresident Trump is imposing a 25% tariff on all cars imported into the U.S., including those from neighboring North American countries. Additionally, certain auto parts used in manufacturing will also face a 25% tariff. This move is expected to drive up the cost of both new and...

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Due to Exterior Panels Detaching

Image Credits:Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto / Getty ImagesTesla is recalling approximately 46,000 Cybertrucks due to an exterior steel trim panel near the windshield that may detach.According to a filing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the panel could come loose while driving, posing a potential hazard to both the driver and others on the...

Mercedes CLA EV Boasts a 500-Mile Range and Rapid 10-Minute Charging

The Mercedes CLA EV boasts a WLTP driving range of up to 492 milesMercedes BenzMercedes’ "compact sedan for the electric era" has arrived, packed with advanced EV features. It marks the first model in an entirely new generation of Mercedes electric vehicles.The new CLA offers more space, luxury, technology, and style, surpassing its predecessor...

Tesla Scores California Ride-Hail Permit For Its Robotaxi Service

Credit: DepositphotosTesla has been granted a ride-hail permit in California by the state’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), paving the way for the electric vehicle giant to fulfill its promise of launching a robotaxi service soon.Elon Musk's Long-Standing Vision for Self-Driving TeslasCEO Elon Musk has been promising self-driving Teslas for about a decade now, and...