Image Credits:newatlasAutomatic gear-shifting on bikes is common but usually relies on batteries that need frequent recharging. Shimano's new Q'Auto system is different—it uses the rider’s pedaling power instead.Q'Auto is primarily designed for urban, trekking, and gravel bikes—both traditional and electric. It includes three components: a modified Shimano Cues rear freehub, a connected Cues wireless...
The Praga Bohema supercar set a time of 1:09.8 at the former Top Gear circuitPragaNot long ago, the iconic Stig was seen flying around the Dunsfold Aerodrome behind the wheel of the Praga Bohema on Top Gear. The famously mysterious driver—revealed in this case to be Ben Collins—was once again at the center of...
Image Credits:TechcrunchJoby Aviation has signed a preliminary agreement with investor and Saudi conglomerate Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) to distribute up to 200 electric aircraft, valued at around $1 billion over the next few years.If finalized, the deal could give Joby a rapid route to commercializing its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in...
Image Credits:David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesTesla has filed new trademark applications for the phrase “Tesla Robotaxi” after earlier efforts to secure trademarks for its upcoming self-driving vehicle service faced setbacks.Trademark Hurdles for “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab”Back in October 2024, the company applied to trademark the terms “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab.” However, the U.S. Patent and...
A year-long pilot of a curbside EV charging solution has ended, with Rheinmetall reporting it ready for widespread introductionRheinmetallSeveral curbside charging solutions have been introduced to help apartment dwellers join the electric vehicle movement without relying solely on public charging stations. However, Rheinmetall AG’s approach stands out as one of the most discreet to...
The UPT prototype, shortly after being unveiled at Envo's showroom in Burnaby, British ColumbiaBen Coxworth / New AtlasThe Utility Personal Transporter (UPT) aims to do for electric vehicles what smartphones did for consumer electronics – by combining multiple functions into one device. And according to recent announcements, the vehicle could soon begin operations in...
Image Credits: TechcrunchTesla's vehicle sales in Europe and the U.K. dropped by almost 50%, according to data released Tuesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. In April, the company sold 7,261 cars across the EU, EFTA, and U.K.—a 49% decrease compared to the same month last year.The sharp drop in sales is especially concerning...
Image Credits: New AtlasConnecting a charging cable to your EV isn’t complicated, but with the rise of robotics, why not let machines handle it? That’s exactly what Hyundai plans to do at a South Korean airport.Most EV drivers manage plugging in, but those with mobility issues might need help. For autonomous vehicles, expecting passengers...
Image Credits: Artur Widak/NurPhoto / Getty ImagesTesla will launch its long-awaited robotaxi test in Austin, Texas, next month, but will limit it to areas the company considers “the safest,” CEO Elon Musk told CNBC on Tuesday.Tesla Robotaxis to Steer Clear of Complex IntersectionsMusk explained that Tesla vehicles will avoid complex intersections unless the system...
Credit:he 6th-gen RAV4 comes in Core, Woodland, and GR Sport variants, with a bunch of electrified powertrains and trims to choose fromToyotaAfter the 2019 fifth-gen debut, Toyota refreshed the RAV4 for 2026 with updated styling and electrified powertrains. For the first time, the US will also see the GR Sport model.The lineup includes a...
