Skynet in the sky, basically. Fly Like an Arrow A Singapore-based aerospace company has developed a combat drone capable of reaching supersonic speeds. Kelley Aerospace unveiled their concept for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called the Arrow last week, according to Auto Evolution. The drone’s capable of flying more than 2,600 nautical miles at mach… Continue reading Three Words: Supersonic. Combat. Drones.
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@Daimler: 2021 – a year of anniversaries at Daimler Trucks and Buses
125 years of the truck 75 years of the Unimog 70 years of the Setra and 25 years of Omniplus 25 years of the Actros Stuttgart – 2021 is a very special year at Daimler Trucks and Buses – there are four anniversaries to celebrate: in 1896 Gottlieb Daimler presented the first truck and in… Continue reading @Daimler: 2021 – a year of anniversaries at Daimler Trucks and Buses
German Handelsblatt: Revolution from above: Källenius is already planning the next revolution: Daimler is examining premature end to the combustion engine001354
Daimler boss Ola Källenius The next S-Class could drive exclusively electrically. (Photo: Thomas Kuhlenbeck) 2021 will be a fateful year for Daimler. The spin-off of the truck division is only an intermediate step towards an even more profound revolution: Mercedes could become combustion-free far earlier than previously planned. CEO Ola Källenius wants to speed up… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Revolution from above: Källenius is already planning the next revolution: Daimler is examining premature end to the combustion engine001354
How McLaren aims to rebuild supercars to roar into electric era
By Nick Carey 6 Min Read HEADLEY DOWN, England (Reuters) – There’s nothing quite like the roar of a revving McLaren engine to set a petrolhead’s pulse pounding, or the full-throated scream as it tears across the tarmac. Andy Abbosh, a McLaren owner who says he’s willing to try out an electric version once it… Continue reading How McLaren aims to rebuild supercars to roar into electric era
Jaguar Land Rover low-carbon mass production Castle Bromwich plant
Jaguar Land Rover’s announcement of a low-carbon future also contained significant news for its historic Castle Bromwich plant. JLR said it would end mass production of cars at the site before 2025, after decades of assembly at a facility with an illustrious past which rivals that of any UK factory. The plant was brought to… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover low-carbon mass production Castle Bromwich plant
Morgan Stanley’s investment arm is reportedly considering a stake in bitcoin
An investment unit under Morgan Stanley is exploring a stake in bitcoin, according to Bloomberg. Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Counterpoint Global, a $150 billion investing unit, was looking into whether the cryptocurrency would be a “suitable option for its investors,” Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The investment would require regulatory approval, the… Continue reading Morgan Stanley’s investment arm is reportedly considering a stake in bitcoin
A Billion-Dollar Dark Web Crime Lord Calls It Quits
Just over a week ago, an employee at a water treatment treatment plant in Oldsmar, Florida noticed that the mouse on his screen started moving seemingly on its own. Soon it was clicking through controls, raising the supply of lye in the water supply from 100 parts per million to 1,100ppm, enough to cause serious… Continue reading A Billion-Dollar Dark Web Crime Lord Calls It Quits
Scientists Can Literally Become Allergic to Their Research
This story originally appeared on Undark and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Bryan Fry’s heart was pounding as he stepped back from the snake enclosure and examined the bite marks on his hand. He had just been bitten by a death adder, one of Australia’s most venomous snakes. Its neurotoxin-laced bite could cause… Continue reading Scientists Can Literally Become Allergic to Their Research
Bitcoin surges 7% to a record high amid new adoption from Mastercard and BNY Mellon
R.Tsubin/Getty Images Bitcoin hit a fresh record Thursday, soaring to new highs following continued buy-in from major institutions. On Thursday, Mastercard announced it will allow merchants to accept select cryptocurrencies on its network starting later this year, while Bank of New York Mellon said that it will issue, hold, and transfer bitcoin for clients in… Continue reading Bitcoin surges 7% to a record high amid new adoption from Mastercard and BNY Mellon
5 threats that could kill the electric-vehicle stock boom that has sent Tesla and Nio soaring, experts say
EV stocks had a great year in 2020, but investor attitudes can change quickly. Insider asked two experts to name the biggest threats to EV stocks in 2021. Their answers included botched vehicle rollouts, a shift toward value stocks, and less day-trading. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Though electric vehicles still… Continue reading 5 threats that could kill the electric-vehicle stock boom that has sent Tesla and Nio soaring, experts say