Renault, BMW, GM, and Ford have joined/launched the MOBI blockchain initiative. Here are my thoughts on that, and a hypothetical scenario in which it could change the automotive industry substantially.
The Viessmann Vitovalor PT2 fuel cell generator provides both heat and power without the noise of a combustion or steam engine. The manufacturer claims it can save up to 40% on energy costs.
3D printing technology has already shown the world that a fairly small desktop appliance can pop out a number of elaborate items. However, it has been limited to certain materials. Metal 3D printing has historically been cost prohibitive, but now the cost of it has fallen to 1/20th of what it used to be thanks…
The Audi E-Tron electric car will be equipped with a heat pump that keeps battery temperatures in their ideal range throughout the seasons, according to TU News. The news report states that the system will keep the car’s 95 kWh battery pack between 25 and 35 °C, which helps to prevent performance reductions caused by hard…
BMW has released the fully electric iX3 SUV, which is a much-needed update from the older i3. The SUV is unlike the smaller i8 and i3, both of which have a unique, futuristic look. It is a more conventional BMW X3-based design that some are applauding (I don’t know why people get so bent out of…
Target, one of the largest retail store chains in the United States, will increase the number of electric car charging stations in its parking lots over the next two years. There are currently 18 Target locations in 5 states with the stations, but that will be increased to 100. The states currently equipped with Target…
Amazon Web Services, one of the largest web hosts in the world has announced that they are now offering blockchain templates for Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric. This aims to make it easier for AWS users to deploy their own blockchain networks. Ethereum is a global, blockchain-based decentralized app platform (DApp) on which people have deployed…
One week ago, I installed Gentoo Linux on my computer, after pondering the idea, but putting it off for years. Gentoo installation promised hands-on experience with lower-level Linux configuration that most people normally get with other distributions, and it delivered. I used the standard (manual) installation procedure with the help of the official Gentoo Handbook…
The 2018 Ford F-150 pickup truck comes with a 3.0L Diesel option, facilitating relatively high fuel efficiency relative to other pickup trucks. The truck (the FWD model, to be specific) achieves 30 mpg on the highway, 22 mpg in the city, and 25 MPG combined. This is a major improvement over the gasoline-powered versions, offering…
We’re all familiar with the delicious goodness that is deep-fried foods. However, they are fried in a massive amount of oil, and that has health implications. A relatively recent method: ‘air frying’ provides a way to avoid the consumption of oil. Conventional deep fryers have the ability to evenly fry foods without that inconsistency that’s…
Porsche, a German sports car manufacturer is preparing to install 500 electric car charging stations in the United States, according to a report from Auto News. This is a move to back their upcoming electric vehicles, which (wisely) takes a page out of Tesla’s book. This will be done ahead of releasing the Porsche Mission…
There are numerous different types of external hard drives on the market, and choosing the fastest one is not as simple as just buying an SSD, buying a Thunderbolt drive, or a USB-C drive. There are significant performance bottlenecks that can make even a Thunderbolt drive perform below your expectations. For example: The Thunderbolt interface…