While technologies are emerging for cities to be independent in food, water, and energy, safe and pleasant progress is mostly poor. And global warming threatens migrants and overwhelming cities. But it would be prudent to try to reverse the move to cities that the United Nations and others see resulting in 70-80% of us in them by…
Photovoltaic is now a key enabling technology for land vehicles and boats. The favorite type is single crystal silicon, which is even viable on the sides now. On boats, it used to be protected by an acrylic sheet on either side, making it bendable when being fitted, but that has strength and weathering issues. But,…
The IDTechEx report, “Robot Shuttles and Autonomous Buses 2020-2040,” predicted second-generation robot shuttles, coming with vectored traction and steering, smart windows, robotic fast charging, and solar bodywork, so 10-40% less charging is needed. The research outfit predicted fit-and-forget supercapacitors and electrical repurposings such as yellow-school-bus mode with interactive microLED or OLED window signage and advertising covering costs. The predictions are coming to…
Bentley Motors on Tuesday released details of the new Continental GT Speed. And the luxury automaker says it is the most dynamic road car in its 101-year history. How true is that? Designed, engineered, developed and handcrafted in Bentley’s carbon-neutral luxury automotive factory, this new third-generation model builds on a long tradition of Speed variants….
