Tesla Semi rival Nikola unveils third truck amid release of 11.5k deposit refunds
Pushing forward with the development of its hydrogen-electric trucks, Tesla Semi rival Nikola Motors has announced that all 11,550 deposits…
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China launches first AI news anchor on state media that mimics a real human
China’s official state media, Xinhua News Agency, has added artificial intelligence anchors to its news team through a partnership with…
5 years ago
Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo reportedly approved for mass-production
Porsche is poised to enter the all-electric car market next year with the arrival of the Taycan. As the company…
5 years ago
Feasibility study suggests use of high-power lasers to contact alien civilizations
We currently have, or could quickly develop, the technology to communicate with nearby alien worlds, according to a study recently published…
5 years ago
Neurotechnology to treat spinal cord injury sees early success in human spine implant
A spinal implant device developed by scientists and doctors in Switzerland has enabled three paralyzed men to walk again. The…
6 years ago
Volkswagen receives ‘Dieselgate’ lawsuit in Germany amid new EV plant announcements
Auto titan Volkswagen is facing a class-action lawsuit from German customers who purchased diesel vehicles equipped with emissions-cheating defeat devices.…
6 years ago
Supercomputer with bio-inspired neural network mimicking human brain ready for operation
A giant supercomputer built by the University of Manchester is now ready to start running real-time simulations of regions of…
6 years ago
Scientists test underwater “LarvalBot” in effort to rebuild coral reefs damaged by climate change
An underwater robot previously used to eliminate invasive species in coral reefs has been repurposed to spread baby coral larvae…
6 years ago
Tesla Semi rival Nikola dubs future fleet as US’ ‘largest air purifiers’ amid hiring ramp
As the Tesla Semi continues to undergo real-world testing in preparation for its initial production in 2019, rival startup company…
6 years ago
Ford and VW are considering an alliance to push EVs in Tesla-dominated market
As the auto market continues to get saturated by electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, legacy carmakers Volkswagen and…
6 years ago
Ford taunts Tesla, Silicon Valley in new ad: ‘Talk doesn’t get things done. Building does’
Amidst the assault from electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, and with tech companies like Google and Apple dipping…
6 years ago
Engineers develop bio-machine nose that can “sniff” and classify odors
Engineers from Brown University in Rhode Island have invented a small, low-cost sensor device which is able to classify odors…
6 years ago
Tesla’s edge in battery and charging tech emerges in Model X vs Jaguar I-PACE range test
With just 15 years of experience under its belt, Tesla remains a neophyte in the automotive industry. Despite its short…
6 years ago
Faraday Future pushes another FF 91 teaser amid financial backer troubles
Amidst news of troubles with a major financial backer, Faraday Future has published another teaser video for its first vehicle,…
6 years ago
Bio-tech firm to create human embryo in space, aims to birth first extraterrestrial in 2024
When it comes to entrepreneurship in space, all kinds of ideas come to mind: Selfies, asteroid mining, hotels… Human reproduction?…
6 years ago
US Department of Defense commits $2B to training AI to have “common sense”
While artificial intelligence is being painted by companies and government as the catch-all answer to many of today's inefficiencies and…
6 years ago
Inventor that harvested fresh water from the sky wins XPRIZE competition
At the annual Visioneering 2018 gathering in Los Angeles, the team at XPRIZE formally announced their grand prize Water Abundance…
6 years ago
Could Elon Musk tweet for all of eternity? Digital avatar technology could make it happen
Digital avatars are a blend of science fiction and our current reality, but where is that line drawn, really? Imagine…
6 years ago
BMW exec commits to diesel, says electro-mobility discussions are “a little bit irrational”
In a rather surprising announcement, BMW AG board member Klaus Froehlich noted the German automaker is looking to keep diesel-powered…
6 years ago
Porsche expands plans for dealership-based charging system ahead of Taycan’s release
The production version the Porsche Taycan is yet to be unveiled, but plans for the vehicle's rollout are already underway.…
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