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Honda's Super-N EV concept fuses boost mode feature with retro design

10+ hour, 18+ min ago  (121+ words) Blue-accented, supportive seats reference the City Turbo II. Honda is set to disrupt the entry-level electric vehicle market with the all-new Super-N. This compact EV prioritizes personality and engagement over raw utility." This new model blends 1980s retro aesthetics with cutting-edge electric…...

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interestingengineering. com > ai-robotics > belgian-startup-data-centers-electric-semi-trucks

Belgian startup plans electric semi-trucks as mobile AI data centers

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (433+ words) This innovative solution could reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Belgian startup Windrose Electric has announced plans to design and launch a new type of electric semi-truck that can containerize data centers, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency. Founder and CEO Wen…...

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interestingengineering. com > energy > china-new-sodium-ion-ev-battery

China ramps up new sodium-ion EV battery cells that pass 572 F tests

8+ hour, 9+ min ago  (374+ words) China's sodium-ion battery sector is entering a new phase, as manufacturers pivot toward polyanion-based cathodes that promise lower costs and longer lifespans. By early 2026, China's sodium-ion battery landscape had already tilted decisively toward polyanion-based chemistries, with NFPP cathodes emerging as…...

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interestingengineering. com > energy > nrd-nuclear-battery-nbv

Nickel-63 nuclear battery claims 100-year ultra-low power life

23+ hour, 39+ min ago  (384+ words) NRD introduces a solid-state nuclear battery designed to power sensors and devices for over 100 years. A U. S. -based nuclear materials firm has unveiled a solid-state battery it claims can deliver continuous power for more than a century without maintenance. NRD LLC…...

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interestingengineering. com > energy > polymer-solid-state-battery-evs

US-made super polymer to unlock faster, safer solid-state EV batteries

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (526+ words) The discovery could benefit not only EV batteries but also fuel cells and grid storage. A superionic polymer developed by US scientists could potentially help overcome of the biggest hurdles in solid-state batteries and make them safer, more efficient and…...

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interestingengineering. com > energy > scientists-develop-water-based-zinc-ion-battery

Scientists develop water-based zinc-ion battery with 900-cycle lifespan

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (494+ words) Current batteries have a poor reputation due to their tendency to catch fire, high manufacturing costs, and reliance on environmentally harmful materials. This battery addresses current challenges by using low-cost materials and a water-based, simplified assembly process. The team's prototype…...

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Transportation Archives

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (326+ words) The ship delivers over 31, 000 kilowatts (k W) of installed power for heavy offshore work. New ammonia-powered vessel runs without oil, offering a scalable path to zero-carbon shipping for global trade. The design offers several notable advantages over more conventional VTOL systems....

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interestingengineering. com > energy > uk-approves-biggest-solar-farm

UK's solar farm with size of 1700 football fields to power 180, 000 homes

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (489+ words) The site will include battery storage to boost grid stability and is set to generate enough power for about 180, 000 homes. The UK government has approved the country's largest power-producing solar farm following a planning inquiry, marking a major step in…...

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interestingengineering. com > ai-robotics > unitree-r1-robot-aliexpress-global-debut

Unitree's cheapest R1 humanoid robot to debut in US via Ali Express

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (506+ words) With over 5, 500 robots shipped last year, Unitree is now testing global demand for lower-cost humanoid machines. Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics plans to take its most affordable humanoid robot global next week, marking a major step in the commercial expansion…...

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interestingengineering. com > photo-story > lamborghini-turned-into-batmobile-supercar

Lamborghini turned into wild Batmobile-style supercar by Liberty Walk

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (172+ words) The widebody supercar features extreme styling upgrades, including a GT Evo kit, massive rear wing, and Reventon-inspired front design. A heavily modified Lamborghini Murci'lago built by Japanese tuning house Liberty Walk has grabbed attention after selling at auction on April…...