When a political convention becomes socially distanced, does the party know how use technology to its fullest? I asked a webcasting expert.
Smaller, cheaper reactor aims to revive nuclear industry, but design problems raise safety concerns
Engineers at NuScale Power believe they can revive the moribund U.S. nuclear industry by thinking small. Spun out of Oregon State University in 2007, the company is striving to win approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the design of a new factory-built, modular fission reactor meant to […]
Here’s what needs to happen next with Android upgrades
For once, we’re seeing a positive change within the realm of Android upgrades — but we aren’t out of the woods yet.
A secret hidden in centuries-old mud revealed a new way to save polluted rivers
BIG SPRING RUN IN PENNSYLVANIA—Centuries ago, parts of the eastern United States were drowned in mud. Now, Robert Walter was dancing in it. The geochemist stood calf deep in this small stream 100 kilometers west of Philadelphia, thick curlicues of chocolate sediment flowing around his legs. Walter did a little […]
New McLaren Senna retails for $500
McLaren has unveiled the third in its series of “Ride-On” children’s-size vehicles, the McLaren Senna with comes with working dihedral doors, operating brake lights, an infotainment system and “realistic” McLaren Senna engine sounds, the company said.
Lucid Air’s 500 miles of range trumps Tesla’s Model S battery
This startup’s all-electric sedan looks like it will outdistance Tesla’s venerable Model S when it comes to range.
Hummer EV logo outed in trademark application?
The forthcoming Hummer EV will technically be part of General Motors’ GMC brand, but it looks to be all Hummer, all the time.
2021 Ram 1500 TRX First Look: The 702-HP Ram Is Here to Hunt Ford F-150 Raptors
TRX is the new apex predator of pickup trucks.
CARB automaker deals, Bollinger stepping up, Kona Electric range: Today’s Car News
The Hyundai Kona Electric can go 600 miles on a charge—with a big asterisk. Bollinger Motors is upsizing its facility as it develops its electric trucks. Electric vehicles could save the U.S. billions annually. And some automakers are voluntarily seeking a deal with California for stricter emissions targets and more […]