Transportation & Automation

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...

Zoox Recalls Software in 258 Self-Driving Cars Due to Sudden Braking Issues

Image Credits: ZooxZoox, Amazon’s autonomous driving subsidiary, has voluntarily recalled 258 vehicles due to a flaw in its self-driving system that could trigger sudden hard braking.NHTSA Investigation Sparks RecallThe recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a preliminary investigation last May following two incidents where motorcyclists crashed into the rear...

Hand-deployable Coaxial Nano Drone Flies in at Under 250 Grams

"For operators demanding durability, portability, and next-gen technology in a secure, American-made sub-250g platform, this is the solution"Ascent AerosystemsWith the looming threat of a potential ban on Chinese drones from DJI in the United States, aviation enthusiasts are likely to look for alternatives. The American company Ascent Aerosystems may have a solution with its...

Jaguar’s Striking Type 00 EV Stands Out Like No Other on the Streets of Paris

The Type 00 sure has an eye-catching design – and it appears even more so out on the roadJaguarWhether you love it or hate it, Jaguar has successfully sparked conversation as it redefines its brand. Its latest move in that direction is debuting the bold Type 00 EV concept on the streets of Paris...

Uber’s Big Data Ride: Transforming Transportation

Credit: CanvasCrowdsourcing a Taxi RevolutionUber revolutionized the way people hail rides by leveraging Big Data. Traditional taxis relied on street hails and phone bookings, often leading to long waits and inefficiencies. Uber, on the other hand, connects riders and drivers instantly through its app. By analyzing GPS data, trip history, and driver availability, Uber...