Japanese equipment giant Komatsu has added a not-so-giant electric excavator to its growing lineup of battery-powered construction equipment. The new Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator promises a full day of work from a single charge. Komatsu says the design of its latest mini excavator was informed by data sourced from more than 40,000 working days […]
Vinay Prasad is the FDA’s top vaccine regulator. Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Vinay Prasad is the FDA’s top vaccine regulator. Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty Images Top FDA official demands removal of YouTube videos in which he criticized Covid vaccines Channel was an attempt to ‘preserve’ what Trump officials in current […]
Demetre Daskalakis speaks outside of the entrance to the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia, on 28 August. Photograph: Erik S Lesser/EPA View image in fullscreen Demetre Daskalakis speaks outside of the entrance to the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia, on 28 August. Photograph: Erik S Lesser/EPA Former CDC official ‘only sees harm’ to public health under RFK […]
Tesla has unexpectedly terminated a contractor’s contract at Gigafactory Texas, resulting in the layoff of 82 workers who were supporting the automaker’s production at the giant factory in Austin. MPW Industrial Services Inc., an Ohio-based industrial service provider specializing in cleaning and facility management, has issued a new WARN notice, confirming that it will lay […]
First, it was e-bikes, offering an efficient, effective, and low-cost way for teens and just about everyone to zip around town, yet drawing the temper of suburban traditionalists. Now golf carts are the new public enemy number one in suburbia, at least if you ask the growing number of online groups where residents complain about […]
With 400 hp and 200 km (125 miles) of all-electric range, Volvo’s new-for-2026 XC70 “long range plug-in hybrid” has made its official debut – and the order books are open. But, unfortunately for American fans of Swedish metal, it’s not available here. Yet. Volvo first teased the new XC70 as a China-only model back in May, […]
A recent AAA poll shows that just 13% of Americans trust self-driving cars, leaving 87% either unsure about, or “too afraid” to give up the controls. At the same time, it seems like Stellantis is giving up on its highly-publicized AutoDrive Level 3 ADAS. Is this the beginning of the end of self-driving hype? Reuters is […]
Alexander Vlaskamp, the outspoken CEO of MAN Trucks, claims that an electric semi truck can pay for itself in less than three years – but there are a few asterisks in that statement. We’ll try to unpack them all for you here. MAN began series production of its eTruck electric semi in July on a […]
It’s Labor Day weekend, which means big deals on car lots across America – especially if you’re shopping for a new electric vehicle to help with your labor. We’ve rounded up the best offers on electric pickups, vans, and even a great option for ride share drivers! Sure, there’s a bit of irony in pitching “work […]
Sustainable construction experts McKinstry have teamed up with leading BESS developers Viridi and the Denver Public Library to deploy a first-of-its-kind solar and battery storage system that sets a new standard for fire safety. The Denver Public Library sought a battery energy storage system (BESS) that could deliver cost savings without compromising safety for staff, […]