why-did-airbus-build-the-a340-600-with-such-a-long-fuselage?

The widebody Airbus A340-600, like the ‘flying pencil’ narrowbody Boeing 757, was noted and loved by enthusiasts for its elongated shape. With Lufthansa finally bedding down the last of its fleet, the type has come to an end with its original operators. Its retirement is shadowed by the remaining commercialContinue Reading

electroway-opens-a-major-electric-truck-charging-facility-in-the-uk

EV infrastructure provider Electroway has launched an electric truck charging facility at Marq Logistics Magna Park Lutterworth, the first phase of the company’s plan to develop a 30-site network of dedicated electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV) charging hubs in the UK. Electroway is an EV infrastructure platform established by infrastructureContinue Reading

More Than 1,600 Audio Files Were Used To Create Mercedes-AMG’s EV’s Fake V8 Sound

Piped-in engine sounds have become standard to counter noise regulations and cabin insulation, which reduce natural engine feedback. While quietness is ideal for luxury cars, it diminishes the experience in sports cars, making simulated acoustics necessary for drivers. The rise of performance electric vehicles (EVs) has introduced a unique juxtaposition of high speed and near-silence…Continue Reading

The Download: empty AI climate claims, and an Nvidia investigation

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Opinion: The climate case for AI has not been made  —By Mary Nichols, distinguished counsel at the UCLA School of Law and the former chair of the California Air Resources Board,……Continue Reading