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  1. Candela’s P-12 All-Electric Passenger Ferry Flies Above the Water

    Sep
    23
    2024
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    Land routes are becoming ever more congested, with short road trips taking longer than ever before. It’s a real problem that humanity needs to tackle, and according to Candela, a Swedish foiling e-boat maker, the solution is using Earth’s vast water surface. Particularly, the brand’s advanced all-electric passenger ferry called the P-12, which rides above […]

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  2. U.S. Agency Considers Permitting Hyundai’s EV Factory in Georgia

    Sep
    16
    2024
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    A U.S. federal agency plans to reassess its environmental permit for Hyundai’s coming $7.6 billion electric vehicle manufacturer in Georgia after receiving complaints that regulators failed to properly consider the factory’s potential impacts on the area’s water supply. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, state and local economic development agencies applied for the project’s […]

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  3. This Hydrogen-Electric Seaplane Promises a 370-mile Range

    Aug
    26
    2024
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    Fuel cells are a promising technology in transportation, though they are still to break the mold. Even so, many companies think that the technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity is useful in larger vehicles like trucks. Moreover, thanks to the lower weight of fuel-cell propulsion than battery-electric propulsion, fuel cells could be […]

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  4. DARPA: Wireless Drone Charging Technology

    Jul
    23
    2024
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Dr. Ifana Mahbub, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, with the Director’s Fellowship for continuing research in the field of in-flight drone (unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs) wireless charging. The goal is to enable wireless power transfer so that […]

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  5. High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing X-Plane of Bell Takes Next Phase of Defense Program

    Jun
    25
    2024
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    Bell Textron Inc., an aerospace manufacturer, has been entered into Phase 1B of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program to create the next generation of air mobility platforms that can achieve fixed-wing jet speeds in horizontal flight, without relying on traditional airfields. Another company that was […]

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  7. Anduril Delivers First Giant Uncrewed Submarine to Australian Navy

    May
    04
    2024
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    Anduril has delivered its first prototype, the Ghost Shark Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV), to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) a year ahead of schedule and on budget. The other three will be followed next year. Ghost Shark is developed and funded by a partnership between Defence and Anduril Australia under a development contract worth […]

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  8. Beta Alia: First Manned eVTOL Transition

    Apr
    23
    2024
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    The Vermont-based eVTOL Beta Technologies developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft achieved another milestone. Therefore, the company became the first to perform a transition from helicopter-style (VTOL) hovering to airplane-like (wing-borne) cruising and back with a pilot on board.  The transition test started at New York’s Plattsburgh International Airport, with the aircraft piloted […]

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  9. How to Calculate Metal Weight

    Apr
    09
    2024
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    Calculating the weight of a given alloy is a crucial aspect of engineering and manufacturing processes. The weight of a metal component not only influences its performance but also impacts design considerations, material selection, and cost estimation. Here’s a detailed guide on how to accurately calculate metal weight: Importance of Metal Weight Calculation The weight […]

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  10. Radia’s WindRunner: Setting New Heights as the World’s Largest Aircraft

    Apr
    02
    2024
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    Pioneering Cargo Transportation: Beyond the Boeing 747 Radia’s WindRunner is revolutionizing cargo transportation not with passenger capacity, but with its sheer size and targeted purpose. Poised to become the world’s largest aircraft, surpassing even the legendary Boeing 747, this behemoth stretches an astounding 350 feet, with a wingspan that could nearly cradle a football field. […]

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  11. Arc Brings SpaceX Innovation to High-Performance Electric Wake Boat

    Mar
    14
    2024
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    SpaceX has been widely considered one of the most innovative and disruptive companies in the world since it was founded in 2002. As such, it is not surprising its employees, both former and current, share this reputation. A group of former SpaceX employees have now taken this reputation to the marine industry with Arc. Founded […]

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  12. Breaking Boundaries: Stadler’s FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train Sets World Record

    Mar
    11
    2024
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    A Historic Journey: Shattering Expectations for Sustainable Transportation The Swiss-made hydrogen-powered train has made history by setting a new world record for nonstop travel, showcasing a remarkable leap in sustainable transportation. Developed by Stadler, the FLIRT H2 traversed an impressive 1,741 miles (2,803 kilometers) on a single tank of hydrogen during a rigorous 46-hour test […]

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  13. What Is The Difference Between Steel Billets and Steel Bars?

    Mar
    06
    2024
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    Steel is perhaps the most versatile material used to build everything around us, from buildings and bridges to cars and aircraft. Depending on the application and manufacturing process, steel comes in various forms. Two of the fundamental forms are billets and bars, which are refined and ready-to-use forms of steel tailored for production purposes.  At […]

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  14. New Speed Record for China’s Maglev Train

    Feb
    19
    2024
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    The Chinese T-Flight vacuum-tube maglev train from China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) achieved the fastest speed for a superconducting maglev vehicle by exceeding its own previous record of 623 kph (387 mph). Furthermore, the target speed is set to reach at least 1,000 kph (621 mph). The exact speed reached on the latest […]

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  15. Tube Drawing

    Feb
    14
    2024
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    Tubes are an integral part of the modern world and are present in almost every industry. They are used mainly for transferring pressurized or unpressurized fluids (liquid and gas) but also for structural purposes.  As such, tubes find use in various industries, including construction, aircraft, oil, gas, petrochemical, automotive, chemical, water treatment, sanitary systems, medical, […]

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  16. Goodyear and Gatik: Advancing Autonomous Vehicles With Intelligent Tyres

    Feb
    06
    2024
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    As a result of a partnership between Goodyear and Gatik, intelligent tyres will be installed on a fleet of autonomous delivery trucks in the U.S. and Canada. The goal is to increase safety and efficiency with Goodyear’s Endurance RSA tyres and SightLine technology.  Hence, the tyre health and road condition data will be collected, helping […]

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  17. Aluminum 7075: The Lightweight Alloy Transforming Aerospace and Automotive Industries

    Jan
    30
    2024
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    The mobility industry stands before its biggest obstacle yet: creating a sustainable, CO2-free transport for people and goods. The race has been on for some time, and various companies have different solutions to make our long-desired reality. From battery-electric road-going vehicles to hybrid airplanes, the mobility landscape of the future looks vastly different from the […]

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  18. What is Seamless Tubing?

    Jan
    02
    2024
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    Seamless tubing is a type of metal tubing manufactured without welding seams, giving it a much higher strength, better durability, and higher corrosion resistance. Moreover, seamless tubing keeps uniformity throughout its length, which might be preferable in some applications.  The main advantage of seamless tubing is the lack of weak points. For example, a longitudinally […]

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  19. New Compound to Make Hydrogen Transport Cheaper and Cooler”

    Nov
    28
    2023
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    Hydrogen is a clean energy source that has the potential to play a major role in the transition to a low-carbon future. However, its high cost and challenges in storage and transportation have limited its widespread adoption. To address these challenges, researchers have formed a new compound that streamlines hydrogen storage and transportation. A team […]

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  20. Musk: Tesla Aims to Produce 200K Cybertrucks per Year

    Nov
    07
    2023
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    On the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk informed that the company plans to produce 200,000 Cybertrucks annually. Deliveries of this futuristic vehicle are planned for November 30, and over two million reservations have already been placed. This is much more than the previously planned volume of 125,000 units per year. Previously, Musk […]

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