Parked on a suburban side road, David Power’s Volkswagen XL1 looks as though it has just landed from outer space. One of its two butterfly doors is open, attracting curious passers-by. “Everyone stops to look at it,” he says, clearly enjoying their delight. This miniature two-seat coupé (the occupants sit slightly offset) is a diesel-engined… Continue reading The 313mpg spaceship: Life with my ultra-rare Volkswagen XL1
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@niche: 2026 MXGP goals and glory reset for Red Bull KTM004241
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@niche: Electrifying the ER004241
From electrifying HelloFresh’s fleet, to debuting ice cream scoop trucks with Ben & Jerry’s, it’s been exciting to see the possibilities using the van’s platform. But we took on our most dramatic upfit yet when Grey’s Anatomy came to Rivian looking for an all-electric ambulance for Season 22, a critical setting for Grey Sloan Memorial… Continue reading @niche: Electrifying the ER004241
Sanyou Bio’s Decade: From an Intelligent Super-Trillion Antibody Library to the “Innovation Hub for Original Drug Discovery”
SHANGHAI, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the surging wave of innovation in China’s biopharmaceutical industry, a decade is long enough to witness the full evolution of a sector—from its initial emergence and growth to fundamental transformation. In 2015, as regulatory reform ignited local innovation, Lang Guojun, after earning his PhD from Zhejiang University and… Continue reading Sanyou Bio’s Decade: From an Intelligent Super-Trillion Antibody Library to the “Innovation Hub for Original Drug Discovery”
@VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011337
18/12/2025 Victor Gómez from Puerto Rico had a very special wish come true at the Porsche Sonderwunsch Manufaktur: his 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design reminiscent of the legendary livery of the 1970 Le Mans winning 917. The interior has also been individualized and refined with red… Continue reading @VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011337
@VW Group: Data-driven development: The Building Blocks of Success011334
Data is the new gold. This much-quoted statement is particularly true when it comes to vehicle development. Data analyses and data-driven development based on them are becoming increasingly important in this field. And that’s no wonder, as they allow engineers to obtain faster insights into the current performance of new vehicle functions—and to draw conclusions… Continue reading @VW Group: Data-driven development: The Building Blocks of Success011334
Clean Technica: Wall Street’s Failures on Tesla (TSLA) — And Has It Simply Flip Flopped?004340
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! In response to my article yesterday about Tesla’s gradually declining net income, a reader pointed me in the direction of an interesting article from Fortune. Before I get to that and some additional thoughts that came out of that, it just… Continue reading Clean Technica: Wall Street’s Failures on Tesla (TSLA) — And Has It Simply Flip Flopped?004340
CANADA BACKS NEW DEFENCE, SECURITY AND RESILIENCE BANK
LONDON, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Statement from the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group: The DSRB Development Group welcomes the statement by Canada’s Minister of Finance confirming Canada’s leading role with regards the establishment of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. Canada’s leadership reflects a shared understanding among allies that strengthening defence… Continue reading CANADA BACKS NEW DEFENCE, SECURITY AND RESILIENCE BANK
World NM: Mazda CX-5 Achieves Five Million Sales Worldwide001965
Previewed by the Minagi concept nearly 15 years ago, the CX-5 was a turning point for Mazda. Revealed in full production attire at the September 2011 edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show, the compact-sized crossover has recently achieved a whopping five million sales worldwide. The Hiroshima-based manufacturer achieved this milestone on three occasions to date,… Continue reading World NM: Mazda CX-5 Achieves Five Million Sales Worldwide001965
Dreame Unveils Next-Gen Wet Dry Vacuum innovations at Stanford, Ushering in a New Era of Intelligent Cleaning
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology, a global leader in high-end consumer electronics and intelligent manufacturing, hosted its Silicon Valley global innovation launch event, “The Age of Dreame Intelligence,” at Stanford University. The event brought together global investors, media, channel partners, and consumers to showcase the latest technological breakthroughs across its wet… Continue reading Dreame Unveils Next-Gen Wet Dry Vacuum innovations at Stanford, Ushering in a New Era of Intelligent Cleaning