The Afeela 1 can be pre-ordered now, but only if you live in CaliforniaSony Honda MobilitySony's entry into the electric car market, the Afeela 1, is now available for pre-order. Reservations are open in California, with the Origin trim starting at $89,900 and the Signature trim priced at $102,900.The company made this announcement at...
Bell wind tunnel model of the new X-planeBell has revealed a new image showcasing its innovative hybrid of helicopter and jet aircraft, offering a glimpse at the future of aviation. The model, used in wind tunnel tests, represents Bell’s entry into DARPA’s Speed and Runway Independent Technology (SPRINT) program.Traditionally, helicopters excel in vertical takeoff...
The compact Ox electric truck has been designed for tackling challenging terrain quietly and cleanlyOx DeliversA UK-based company is working to make transportation of goods more efficient and eco-friendly for producers in developing countries. Following a multi-million-dollar agreement, its electric truck-as-a-service model is set to expand in Rwanda and surrounding areas.The Ox truck first...
A new scale model Hyperloop test facility in Europe has achieved a record for longest vacuum capsule journeySwisspodEuropean Facility Sets New Record for Hyperloop TestingIn what feels like news straight out of 2016, a Hyperloop test facility in Europe achieved the longest distance ever traveled by a capsule in a vacuum tube. This milestone...
Reaction Engines aimed to build single-stage-to-orbit spaceplanesReaction EnginesView 1 ImagesReaction Engines Shuts Down, Impacting Aerospace InnovationA significant player in aerospace innovation has shut its doors. Reaction Engines, which has been developing hypersonic engine technology since 1989, has entered administration, creating a significant impact on Britain's hypersonic weapons program and others.Alan Bond founded the company...
Render of a passenger airliner equipped with VDR2 enginesVenus AerospaceWhen does a hollow tube become more than just an empty tube? When it transforms into a ramjet that utilizes rotating detonation technology to achieve hypersonic flight. A prime example is Venus Aerospace's latest innovation, the Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine (VDR2).Overcoming the...
Artist's concept of a ship with the CoFlow systemCoFlow JetA new wind-driven system by startup CoFlow Jet, resembling a set of bridge supports mistakenly placed on a cargo ship, claims to reduce ship fuel costs by up to 90% using stationary cylinders without any moving parts.With the dual pressures of rising fuel costs and...
Built from a concept inspired by generative AI, this eye-catching vehicle showcases its creator's extraordinary woodworking skillsND Woodworking ArtCreated to embody the idea of a time machine, this remarkable wooden vehicle, crafted by a skilled woodworking engineer, is now captivating onlookers as it rattles and hums through the streets of Vietnam.This unique vehicle is...
3D printing creates the EVA suit helmet using polycarbonate materials. Credit: SpaceXSpaceX has unveiled its latest Extravehicular Activity (EVA) suits, which could debut in low-Earth orbit by the end of summer. These new suits represent an evolution from the current Dragon mission spacesuits, limited to pressurized environments. Unlike their predecessors, the EVA suits enable...
The Dali container ship and wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge along the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesDetails are still emerging about the event that took place in the early morning hours of March 26, 2024, involving the Dali, a large cargo ship departing...
