First Solar taps quantum dots to supercharge its solar panels

  • July 10, 2025
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Photo: UbiQD Arizona-based First Solar has signed an agreement with quantum dot nanotechnology developer UbiQD (“ubiquity”) to bring quantum dots (QD) into its thin film bifacial solar panels. The multi-year deal could be a big leap forward for boosting solar efficiency. This supply deal sets UbiQD up to scale to potentially more than 100 metric […]

Mercedes-Benz offers an exclusive first look at the new electric GLC

  • July 10, 2025
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Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to unveil the electric version of its best-selling SUV, the GLC, later this year. With its official debut just around the corner, Mercedes revealed a few new details, offering an exclusive first look at the new EV. Mercedes offers an exclusive look at the new electric GLC Although we got a […]

Trump nominates a Tesla critic to lead NHTSA

  • July 10, 2025
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President Trump has nominated Jonathan Morrison to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Morrison has previously criticized and tussled with Tesla in his previous role at NHTSA. Morrison is now Trump’s nominee to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is in charge of regulating the auto industry in the US. The […]

A 25 mph ambulance? The GEM microcar is now an emergency responder

  • July 10, 2025
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You might remember the GEM as a quirky little electric microcar that’s been cruising through campuses, resorts, and planned communities for years. But now, it’s taking on a more serious job – saving lives. Waev Inc., the maker behind the long-running GEM electric vehicle line, has just unveiled the GEM Ambulance, a purpose-built, all-electric, street-legal […]

Prioritizing Cybersecurity in Healthcare as a Measure of Patient Safety

  • July 10, 2025
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Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Also a Clinical Concern When a ransomware attack hampers a hospital’s electronic health records, the ripple effects are immediate and potentially life-threatening with diagnostic delays, canceled procedures and disrupted prescriptions. Every second counts in patient care, and digital access is now inseparable from care delivery. We’ve long understood this urgency in clinical […]

Kia might bring the EV5 to the US after all

  • July 10, 2025
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The Kia EV5 is officially heading to North America in early 2026, paving the way for a potential US launch. If so, it could go head-to-head with the Tesla Model Y. Is Kia launching the EV5 in the US? On Tuesday, Kia unveiled the new EV5, a global version of its electric SUV that has […]