Imagine the vastness of the world’s oceans. Now, picture an underwater realm three times that size, not spread across the planet’s surface but hidden deep beneath it. A team of scientists has recently uncovered a monumental discovery — a colossal ocean trapped 700 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface. This find is rewriting what we know
BEIJING - Filling an empty gas tank in an SUV might take five or six minutes. A new electric SUV from China’s BYD can charge its battery in roughly the same amount of time, using one of the company’s new EV chargers. 1. How the Latest Chinese Electric Vehicles Achieved 5-Minute Charging Speeds? That’s a
ANN ARBOR—The world is awash in information, but the technological tools we use to gather and process all the data in our personal and work lives could lead to more confusion, disinformation and distorted perceptions. That encapsulates the latest research by Jerry Davis, a professor of management and organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross
PARIS - As one of the world’s nuclear power pioneers, France has long recognized the potential of fast neutron reactors. The country already possesses enough nuclear fuel reserves to meet its energy needs for thousands of years—far beyond the supply of conventional uranium resources. However, despite decades of research and promising advancements, France had slowed its focus on fast reactor technology in
LANSING - Michigan’s utility energy efficiency programs ranked No. 1 in the nation, highlighting how utility energy waste reduction efforts in the Great Lakes State are helping lower customer bills by reducing unnecessary energy use. Michigan tied with California for first place in utility public benefits programs and policies in the American Council for an
COLUMBUS — A national cannabis company predicts Ohio will be a $2 billion market in 2027 if legislators do not alter marijuana laws. LeafLink, a wholesale cannabis platform that connects marijuana distributors and retailers, identified Ohio as one of six expanding markets, projecting $2 billion in sales in the next two years. LeafLink pointed to
LONDON - A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing itself as ” the first-ever British electric sports car manufacturer. ” It has unveiled its first two featherweight models, inspired by British automotive icons and designed with real-road performance and the overall driver experience in mind. Despite debuting today, the limited
TOKYO - When you’re able to offer an EV with 267 miles of driving range, an impressive driver assist suite, and decent styling for under $20,000, you better believe it’s going to be popular. That’s exactly what the 2026 Toyota bZ3X did in China, and the launch was so well received that it crashed Toyota-GACs order
TEXAS - Tesla owners who expected to enjoy fully autonomous driving in their vehicles might be in for a disappointment. After years of promises, Elon Musk has finally admitted that models equipped with Hardware 3, which were sold as being ready for full self-driving, will need an upgrade. This announcement is not going over well—especially
DETROIT - Commercial trucks, heavy machinery, generators, and, to a lesser extent, passenger cars will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells that GM and Honda have begun producing. The hydrogen-powered Honda CR-V, which will debut in March 2024 and eventually be offered for sale in limited quantities in California, will employ the fuel-cell modules that
