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The Bugatti Tourbillon Targets 1,800-Horsepower Perfection

The Bugatti TourbillonBugatti Two decades ago, the Veyron was introduced. Twelve years later, the Chiron arrived. Now, Bugatti's latest era begins with the Tourbillon—a luxury hybrid hypercar featuring a 277-mph (446 km/h), 1,800-hp naturally aspirated V16 engine with three electric motors. Priced at US$4 million, this timeless creation is crafted with meticulous precision akin to...

Intricate Wooden Time Machine Vehicle Takes to the Streets

Built from a concept inspired by generative AI, this eye-catching vehicle showcases its creator's extraordinary woodworking skillsND Woodworking Art Created 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...

Video: Humanoid Driver Prepares for Robotaxi Era

Researchers from the University of Tokyo's Jouhou System Kougaku Lab trained the Musashi humanoid to drive a car like a human... sort ofKento Kawaharazuka et al Japanese researchers have shared video of Musashi, a humanoid robot, seated in the driver's position of an electric micro-car, exploring potential advancements in autonomous vehicle technology. Today's drive for autonomous...

Magic Floors: Disney’s Inventor Strikes Again!

Disney Parks Lanny Smoot is famous for making inventions that seem like magic tricks to most people who aren't experts in engineering. He's made floating heads, a lightsaber that can expand, retract, and glow, and now, he's transformed the way floors work. At 68 years old, Smoot is the top inventor at Walt Disney Co. in...

Soil-Powered Fuel Cell Harnesses Earth’s Energy

A microbial fuel cell buried in soil and generating powerBill Yen/Northwestern University A groundbreaking innovation from Northwestern University showcases a compact device capable of producing electricity by harnessing the power generated as microbes decompose soil, as long as there is carbon present. This device, about the size of a paperback book, operates on microbial fuel...

Cold Weather can Restrict EV Range and Create Charging Challenges

Credit: Depositphotos Electric-vehicle owners across a wide region, from Chicago to northern Texas, have experienced a challenging week due to freezing temperatures, resulting in decreased driving range and prolonged waits at charging stations.In Oak Brook, Illinois, close to Chicago, television reporters discovered Teslas running low on battery while queuing for charging plugs at a Supercharger...

The Petroleum and Gas Drilling Engineer, Talks about Renewable Energy

"I believe that renewable energies are the solution to climate problems. Human irresponsibility, through less environmentally-friendly practices and the emission of harmful gases, is the root cause of the climate changes occurring worldwide"- Verônica Choconeza Verônica Choconeza Startup Nzolani Renewable CEO,Veronica. Veronica Choconesa is an engineer who works with drilling for oil and gas. She cares a...

Indonesia Seeks Australia’s Help in Becoming a Global EV and Battery Supplier

Credit: Michael Fousert/ unplash. Australia and Indonesia are strengthening their economic collaboration, leveraging their respective strengths in the clean energy transition. Indonesia is emerging as a manufacturer of electric vehicles and their accompanying batteries, while Australia possesses the necessary lithium reserves to support Indonesia's endeavors in this field. During the visit of Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi"...

The Green Hydrogen Time, as a Renewable Energy Sources

All we are longing for is a less polluted environment. Credit Pexels. Green hydrogen is a form of hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar power, rather than fossil fuels. It is considered a promising solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a more sustainable energy future. Green hydrogen is...

Elon Musk Now Holds World Record for Largest Loss of Wealth Ever, Guinness Says

Making History Elon Musk is currently officially a Guinness World Record holder … for the most quantity of money a single human has lost, ever. His net worth plummet of $182 billion since November past year has currently made the controversial business magnate the record holder for the "biggest loss of individual fortune in background." That figure...