Transportation & Automation

BMW Powers its New R 1300 RS and R 1300 RT with its Strongest Boxer Engine

Credit: PixabayBMW's R1300 boxer twin lineup expands with the addition of the R 1300 RS and R 1300 RT, replacing the R 1250 RS and R 1250 RT. As expected, these touring bikes come packed with plenty of features and accessories.Both models receive major improvements over their predecessors, including a redesigned chassis and enhanced...

Tesla Sales Remain Sluggish in Europe, Even as Overall EV Sales Surged in April

Image Credits:David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesAccording to Reuters, Tesla’s new car sales in Spain dropped 36% in April compared to the same month last year, totaling just 571 vehicles. This decline contrasts with the overall rise in electric vehicle sales from other manufacturers in the country.Tesla Sales Plunge Across Europe Despite Strong EV...

U.S. Drone Outperforms Rivals at Chinese-Level Prices

Credit: PixabayA new U.S. drone startup claims its debut model offers 4x flight time, 10x range, 10x less noise, and 5x the payload of top rivals, all at a price competitive with Chinese drones.Let’s dive into the figures: Silicon Valley’s SiFly has unveiled two industrial-grade models boasting some truly staggering specifications.The Q250, designed for...

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...