Transportation & Automation

Over 12,000 Rivian EVs Recalled After Reports of Loose Fasteners that could Affect Steering

Credit: Unsplash/Stephen LeonardiRivian recalls 12,212 electric vehicles (EVs) because of a loose bolt that can impact drivers' capability to control the vehicle (CNBC reported). The recall impacts almost every EV Rivian has manufactured this year. It covers the carmaker's complete lineup, encompassing 2022 R1T pickup trucks, R1S SUVs, and the electric delivery vans (EDVs)...

The “Dune Taxi” BMW’s All-Electric 4X4

Credit: BMWIn a brief video posted by BMW's Middle East branch, the German auto manufacturer has revealed its Dune Taxi, a four-wheel all-electric drive that opens a world of options for the future.Before diving into the specifics of the vehicle, just look at that superb driving. While not the same as we see in...

Spacesuits for NASA’s Artemis III Mission to be Built by Axiom Space

NASA is preparing for its next Moon landing, and it is ordering new spacesuits for the journey. It has granted Axiom Space a $228.5 million contract to make a "moonwalking system" for the agency's return to the lunar surface.Axiom was among two firms in the running to make spacesuits for NASA's Artemis program, which...

Artemis I to Attempt Launch in Late September

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, after being rolled out to the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: NASA/Joel KowskyAfter several setbacks, NASA is slowly scheduling its Artemis I mission's launch dates of September 23rd...

Rivian X Mercedes-Benz: Electric Vans

Credit: Mercedes-Benz / RivianMercedes-Benz and Rivian have announced they are collaborating to develop "bespoke large" commercial electric vans.The firms signed a memorandum of understanding to begin a strategic collaboration that will invest in a new factory. The a target is to use an existing Mercedes-Benz site in Central or Eastern Europe. Marking Rivian's first...

Dose the New Dodge Charger EV Live Up to the Brands Muscle Car Legacy?

Credit: DodgeFor those lamenting the impending end of Dodge's gas-powered muscle car, the Dodge has a message: fear not the future, for it is electric.At an event at its Pontiac, Michigan-based base, Dodge unveiled its first electric muscle car, the Charger Daytona SRT concept. The two-door coupe is a sneak peek at the car manufacturer's first...

Every day, the Solar-Powered Drone of the US Army is Achieving Unprecedented Feats.

Credit: AirbusThe US Army has successfully flown a minimalist drone powered by solar energy continuously for over 40 days, surpassing a previous world record and indicating what could be the future of military reconnaissance.The challenge: Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, such as satellites and drones, play a major role in protection by...

Want to Make Your DJI Air 2 or Air 2S Into a 360-Degree Camera? Check out this Camera by Insta360

Top view of Insta360's 360º camera. Credit Insta360Insta360 has revealed a new 360 camera, named The Sphere, developed especially for the DJI Air 2 and Air 2S.The accessory works similar to the company's previous 360 cameras, with two wide-angle lenses directed in opposite directions, which are then stitched together to produce 360-degree video and photos.However,...

Are you prepared for self-driving shipping? Einride has unveiled an enlarged range of autonomous trucks.

Einride's new autonomous truck. Credit: ErnrideEinride, a Swedish company that specializes in shipping technology, has recently expanded its range of software and hardware products. They have introduced designs for an Einride Trailer and added new features and functions to the Einride Saga platform.Einride's expanding range of shipping mobility solutions for clients is better emphasized...

The BeTriton: a Completely Electric all-in-one Camper, Trike, and Boat

The all-in-one Camper, Trike, and BoatThe BeTriton, a Latvian-made recreational vehicle, intends to transform the way individuals travel locally.As founder and CEO Aigars Lauzis puts it, "instead of globe-trotting and hopping on planes, you would really travel and engage with the surrounding landscapes around where you are."The inspiration for BeTriton came to Aigars Lauzis...