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Fully solar-powered drone with 30-hour endurance makes debut flight in China
The aircraft can launch from a vehicle without a fixed runway.
31 minutes ago
14,388-mile nonstop: Airbus sets world record on 24-hour Australia–France flight
An extra fuel tank extends the jet’s range by 1,000 nautical miles.
21 hours ago
XPeng’s ‘flying car’ could rival Tesla as it eyes commercial launch in 2027
XPeng targets recreational users and emergency services, with initial flights limited to approved parks and remote areas.
a day ago
Electric paver with 270-kWh battery lays up to 551 tons of asphalt with less noise
The paver can lay asphalt in strips up to 21 feet wide.
a day ago
High-mileage Ford EVs cross 100,000 miles with 91% battery capacity intact, data shows
EV batteries are proving remarkably durable, easing long-term ownership concerns during the transition from fossil fuels.
2 days ago
Ultra-high-speed 30,000-rpm EV motor unleashes 3,500 Nm of torque at wheels
An 18:1 gearbox helps a smaller motor deliver that torque.
2 days ago
1,300-mile range: US firm builds autonomous cargo drone that can fly without runway
The aircraft’s customer flights are set to begin in December 2026.
2 days ago
Rolls-Royce gets a new Chinese rival as BYD unveils its Altior ultra-luxury electric limousine
The Altior is expected to be available for pre-order in China with a price tag of $311,540 (2,080,000 yuan).
4 days ago
59,000-Wh battery, hybrid powertrain could propel new Chinese electric SUV to 892 hp
The G700’s plug-in hybrid system delivers 837 lb-ft of torque and more than 162 miles of CLTC-rated electric range.
4 days ago
Watch: Chinese EV smashes Guinness World speed records, hits 312.7 mph in historic attempt
The record was broken on a closed section of the E11 motorway in Abu Dhabi on November 1.
5 days ago
1,200-mile EV range: Chinese firm’s new lithium air EV battery offers 5x energy density
Lithium-air batteries could give EVs a 1,243 miles (2,000 km) range, but major technical hurdles stand in the way.
5 days ago
New hybrid amphibious aircraft unveiled, could carry 2,000-pound payload over 1,000 nautical miles
The M1 Hybrid Cargo is available under experimental aircraft regulations.
5 days ago
Cybertruck final countdown: Tesla plans to wind down pickup production in 2027
Tesla will shift factory space from Cybertruck to Cybercab production in 2027.
6 days ago
World’s first 5-eVTOL autonomous formation covers 83 miles in 47 minutes in China
The next challenge for eVTOLs may not just be flying farther, but learning to operate together.
6 days ago
Mercedes plans 800-volt EV system using 3 kW converters to boost efficiency
The design could free up space under the hood.
7 days ago
X-70 Fractal: NASA unveils new test plane built for Mach 0.75 flight at 45,000 feet
NASA plans to launch the aircraft’s maiden flight within the next two years.
7 days ago
First home-built hydrogen train with 435-mile range set to enter service in Russia
The first set of these trains will operate on Sakhalin, a Russian island in the Pacific Ocean, north of Japan.
8 days ago
China’s Hina takes sodium-ion batteries from production plans to electric truck fleets
China is exempting qualifying sodium-ion batteries from consumption tax through 2028 as Hina Battery plans a 10 GWh production base in Wuhan.
11 days ago
Chinese car scores 0% protection for adult occupant, crash result reveals shocking details
Chery’s Tiggo 2 compact SUV received zero stars in Latin NCAP tests, with structural instability, poor driver protection and a fire risk identified during frontal impact.
12 days ago
Florida launches first eVTOL flight trials as Joby tests its electric air taxis
The week-long campaign includes flights linking St. Petersburg, Tampa International Airport and other Florida locations.
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