How tiny electrical implants could treat rheumatoid arthritis

Could the future of rheumatoid arthritis treatment be a small implant designed to deliver bursts of electrical stimulation to a key nerve that can regulate the body’s inflammatory reflex? A flurry of research around the world is investigating this comp… Continue reading How tiny electrical implants could treat rheumatoid arthritis

Review: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a good match for a ready market

The 2021 VW ID.4 is physically smaller than the Tiguan SUV, but has about the same interior room. It’s powered just right, with both two-wheel and all-wheel drive options, and has enough range to be realistically useful for nearly everyone. While it do… Continue reading Review: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a good match for a ready market

Wireless power transmission tech demo uses lasers to run 5G station

Wireless power has the potential to be very useful, but range is a major hurdle. In a new proof-of-concept project, Ericsson and PowerLight Technologies have demonstrated a technique called optical beaming, using a laser to transmit power to a portable… Continue reading Wireless power transmission tech demo uses lasers to run 5G station

Wireless charging room takes plugs out of the picture

Plugging a phone in at night could one day seem quaint – eventually widespread wireless charging could keep our devices juiced up indefinitely. A new breakthrough has been made in that direction, as researchers in Japan have developed a system that can… Continue reading Wireless charging room takes plugs out of the picture

Thermoelectric generator contrasts heat of Sun and cold of space

Engineers at Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) have developed a new type of thermoelectric generator that produces an electric current through a temperature gradient. By absorbing heat from the Sun on one surface and emitting it f… Continue reading Thermoelectric generator contrasts heat of Sun and cold of space

Ford announces Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition

Ford has unveiled new performance models for the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover. These models include “Unbridled Extend,” adding track readiness to the electric Mustang, and boosted performance numbers via motor upgrades.Continue ReadingCategory: Au… Continue reading Ford announces Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition