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Watch a tiny robot powered by alcohol
Robots tend to be powered by batteries and plug sockets. But the RoBeetle is a little different. This insect-size microbot (defined as weighing less than 1 gram) runs on methanol, a type of alcohol commonly found in solvents and antifreeze.
Bonhams posts its best motorcycle auction results
Bikes from the Morbidelli Motorcycle Museum collection were popular with bidders this past weekend when Bonhams staged what it called its “most successful motorcycle sale” as part of its live and online Bonhams Summer Sale at Bicester Heritage in England.
Honey is ‘more effective and less harmful’ than usual cold remedies
Researchers say honey can be an effective alternative to antibiotics, which are often prescribed for such infections, despite not being suitable.
Good guy Volvo will cover trainee auto technicians’ tool costs
Schooling and tool costs are mighty expensive, and Volvo thinks its new program can save newly trained techs up to $20,000.
UK will take a crack at regulating future self-driving car systems
The idea is to get ahead of future technology that could start rolling out as soon as next year.
Lucid Air charging details, travel-stop fast-chargers, August EV deals: Today’s Car News
Electric vehicle deals this month are favoring buying over leasing, in at least some instances. More road-trip fast-chargers are being added where long-haul travelers are likely to stop. And Lucid is claiming faster charge times than Tesla. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
New 2021 Skoda Enyaq EV teased again ahead of official reveal
Skoda’s design department has teased the upcoming Enyaq’s front and rear lights before the pure-electric crossover is unveiled next month