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BBC: Electric Cars Will Be “Biggest Revolution In Motoring” Since 1913

CleanTechnica EVs

Now, BBC is also joining the fray. “What makes the end of the internal combustion engine inevitable is a technological revolution. Originally published on EVANNEX. Many observers are forecasting that the world’s transition to electric cars will take place much sooner than expected.

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

Green Car Congress

Schematic model of a wave disk engine, showing combustion and shockwaves within the channels. The wave disc engine, a new implementation of wave rotor technology, was earlier developed by the Michigan State group in collaboration with researchers from the Warsaw Institute of Technology. The Wave Disc Engine. Source: MSU.

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Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry

Blink Charging

From advocates to engineers, these inspiring women in leadership have played a significant role in shaping the EV landscape in the U.S. and beyond. We’re witnessing a growing trend of women taking on active roles in the EV industry. Canada, and beyond.

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Poll: Would You Want to Work a Shorter Week?

Cars That Think

Iceland ran a pilot between 2015 and 2019, and this year it said the program was an overwhelming success, the BBC reported. I wondered whether any major engineering companies were offering the option, so I contacted ABB , Siemens , and others. But either they did not respond or they had not yet decided.

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VW Cheats Euro Emissions Tests, Tesla Model X Priced, TDI V-6 Software Fix: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, a BBC test shows that Volkswagen "defeat device" software violates European emissions standards, the Tesla Model X electric crossover is priced from $81,200, and VW says it will update software in models equipped with 3.0-liter Tesla CEO Elon Musk seeks "hardcore" engineers to. liter diesel V-6 powertrains.

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MotorTrend+ Is Shutting Down. Here's Where You Can Find Similar Shows & Races.

The Truth About Cars

In the heart of every car enthusiast beats a love for the roar of an engine, the sleek lines of a well-designed chassis, and the stories that connect us to our favorite vehicles. It also has the latest seasons of the BBC's "Top Gear" series hosted by Jeremy Clarkson. Here's what we found.

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Q&A With Co-Creator of the 6502 Processor

Cars That Think

The surge of interest in retrocomputing has led to folks once again swapping tips on how to write polished games using the 6502 assembly code, with new titles being released for the Atari , BBC Micro , and other machines. The Institute : What drew you into engineering? He was the system engineer, and I was the semiconductor engineer.