Top 10 Future Electric Pickup Trucks Worth Waiting For

The Cybertruck is just one of 10 promising electric pickup trucks coming our way. The Tesla Cybertruck and Rivian R1T may be the most hyped and anticipated upcoming electric pickup trucks, but there are several more notable electric trucks in the works. With the debut of the Cybertruck, attention is again placed upon electric pickup… Continue reading Top 10 Future Electric Pickup Trucks Worth Waiting For

See The Rivian R1S Electric SUV In White For First Time Ever

The R1S looks very sleek dressed in white. Rivian just released a stunning new image of the R1S electric SUV in white. This is believed to be the first time we’ve ever seen the R1S in any hue other than green. The new R1S image comes to us via Rivian’s own Twitter account and it… Continue reading See The Rivian R1S Electric SUV In White For First Time Ever

Lyft: Introducing Lyft Rentals

We’re building the future of transportation into one app to minimize the need for personal car ownership. You shouldn’t have to own a car to get around (or to get out of) your city. But sometimes you need a car to go longer distances. That’s why we’ve launched Lyft Rentals in select cities. Last year… Continue reading Lyft: Introducing Lyft Rentals

Supercar maker McLaren to skip electric vehicles. Here’s why — and what it will build instead.

CLOSE Prices for the McLaren 720S Spider start at $315,000. This one cost about $411,000.  (Photo: Mark Phelan) Brands from Ford to Porsche are all-in on electric vehicles, but don’t expect a battery-powered model from exotic sports car maker McLaren Automotive anytime soon. “Technology doesn’t allow for a great EV sports car today, largely because… Continue reading Supercar maker McLaren to skip electric vehicles. Here’s why — and what it will build instead.

Karma Automotive unveils 1,100-horsepower EV concept car that goes from 0 to 60 in 1.9 seconds – CNBC

Karma Automotive on Tuesday, Nov. 19, launched its SC2 concept car for the LA Auto Show that it delivers 1,100 horsepower and 0 to 60 mph in under 1.9 seconds. Karma LOS ANGELES — Southern California-based startup Karma Automotive on Tuesday unveiled a sleek new all-electric concept vehicle with hinge winged doors and eye-popping performance.… Continue reading Karma Automotive unveils 1,100-horsepower EV concept car that goes from 0 to 60 in 1.9 seconds – CNBC

University of Waterloo receives $2.1 million from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada to advance additive manufacturing research

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) has granted $2.1 million (CAD) to the University of Waterloo in Ontario, to advance engineering education and additive manufacturing research.  Reported as the largest single donation by TMMC to any Canadian university, this investment will introduce an undergraduate engineering innovation challenge as well as dedicate a wing to faculty and… Continue reading University of Waterloo receives $2.1 million from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada to advance additive manufacturing research

@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant to produce electric powertrain in the future

Stuttgart/Germany. In the transformation process towards electric mobility, Mercedes-Benz Cars is taking another important step into the future. After intensive negotiations, the management and works council of the Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant in Germany have reached an agreement: In the future, the Mercedes-Benz plant in Untertürkheim will manufacture and assemble parts of the electric powertrain (eATS).… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant to produce electric powertrain in the future

Amgen’s Osteoporosis Drug Wins European Nod, With a Heart Warning

December 12th, 2019 Xconomy National —  An osteoporosis drug developed by Amgen now has marketing approval in Europe, but it carries a warning that the medicine can raise the risk of cardiovascular problems. Romosozumab (Evenity) treats postmenopausal woman who have osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones, making them susceptible to fracture. The antibody drug, given… Continue reading Amgen’s Osteoporosis Drug Wins European Nod, With a Heart Warning