Record-breaking hybrid quadcopter flies for over 10 hours

The modified HYBRiX 2.1 quadcopter is prepared for its flight

With perhaps a few exceptions, battery-electric multicopter drones typically can’t fly for longer than about 30 minutes. Such is not the case, however, with their hybrid counterparts – one of which recently broke its own endurance record.

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Lynk & Co brings its Netflix-like subscription mobility service to Europe

You won’t be able buy any of Lynk & Co’s vehicles at a dealership, with the company opting to build a community of subscribers to its mobility platform. Now that platform is due to roll out in European cities, starting with Amsterdam next month.Continu… Continue reading Lynk & Co brings its Netflix-like subscription mobility service to Europe

Review: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid adds a new dimension to the top-seller

The CR-V was introduced in its fifth-generation in 2017 without a hybrid model on offer. It’s not clear whether Honda held that hybrid until now in order to build suspense or if the hold-back was in order to get the hybrid just right. We aren’t sure ho… Continue reading Review: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid adds a new dimension to the top-seller

Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ups the ante by lowering output

For the 2020 model year, Toyota totally revamped the Highlander three-row crossover. As one of the make’s best sellers, the vehicle enters its fourth generation with a mixture of old and new in its design. Significantly, for the hybrid option, the High… Continue reading Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ups the ante by lowering output

Pipistrel announces Nuuva hybrid VTOL cargo drone

When we hear about VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, we usually think of passenger-carrying “air taxis.” The autonomous Nuuva, however, is being designed to give cargo-carrying helicopters a run for their money.Continue ReadingCategory: Ai… Continue reading Pipistrel announces Nuuva hybrid VTOL cargo drone

Delage returns with a 1,100-horsepower, $2.3-million tandem hypercar

A historic French brand is set to return with one of the most extreme hypercar designs ever. The new holders of the Delage brand are squarely focused on the Nurburgring lap record with the monstrous D12 and its 7.6-liter, naturally aspirated V12.Contin… Continue reading Delage returns with a 1,100-horsepower, $2.3-million tandem hypercar

Can A 3D Printer Print Better Filament For Itself?

3D printed parts are generally no way near the strength of an equivalent injection moulded part and techniques such as a sustained heat treatment, though effective usually distort the part beyond use.

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Toyota launches new Corolla Cross crossover in Thailand, heading global

Toyota Motor Thailand has unveiled a new crossover-SUV, the Corolla Cross. The new vehicle fits in the Corolla lineup as a hatchback-style crossover option that capitalizes on Corolla branding in many markets.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Trans… Continue reading Toyota launches new Corolla Cross crossover in Thailand, heading global

Lamborghini lifts the lid on a supercapacitor-enhanced Sian Roadster

Lamborghini is a funny sort of supercar manufacturer. It’s not heavily into racing – certainly not compared to Ferrari. It hasn’t been all that interested in the top speed battles we’ve seen Koenigsegg, Bugatti, Hennessey and McLaren get involved with…. Continue reading Lamborghini lifts the lid on a supercapacitor-enhanced Sian Roadster