Why the Cybertruck is so hard to manufacture
When Tesla unveiled its vision for an electric truck in November 2019, it shocked the world. The Cybertruck, featuring an unconventional design and clad in a custom stainless steel alloy,…
Aurora’s autonomous trucks are delivering for Uber and Fedex in Texas
Trucking is an integral part of the economy, representing over 70 percent of freight moved in the U.S. Yet, it is dogged by driver shortages, safety issues and supply chain…
Converting gas-powered cars to EVs is a booming business
Interest in electric vehicles is at an all-time high, with sales of new EVs up 55% in 2022 compared with the year prior. But there are still a lot of…
Why Airbus and others are betting on hydrogen-powered planes
With 4.5 billion passenger trips taken each year and more than 16 million planes taking off in the U.S. every year, aircraft are responsible for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions,…
Why Porsche, Mercedes and GM are betting on silicon-anode batteries
Lithium-ion battery performance has hit a plateau in recent years, but a breakthrough in technology promises new heights are soon to be in sight. Batteries made with silicon instead of…