When was the last time you stopped to think about how electric cars actually work? We superfans of the car biz have mostly developed a reasonable understanding of how combustion powertrains work. Most ...

Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. As we’re moving towards a more sustainable transportation model, electricity ...

Molecular motors are complex devices composed of many different parts that consume energy to perform various cellular activities. In short, molecular machines transform energy into useful work.

Lucid has just released the fourth installment in its Tech Talk series that describes various elements of company’s first offering, the Air sedan. This latest video is arguably the most interesting to ...

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The workshops of molecular machinists seem to be growing louder by the year. You can almost hear the imaginary whirring of their nanoscale devices, accompanied by an anvil chorus of tiny but ...

EV startup Lordstown Motors says that it has commenced production of its Endurance commercial pickup trucks. While these vehicles are conventional in some respects, with a leaf-spring solid rear axle, ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- An international team of researchers has shed new light on how tiny molecular motors that transport materials within cells generate the energy that powers their movements. The ...

Discover how to craft a simple electric motor using everyday household items in this detailed, step-by-step tutorial. Follow along as we transform basic materials—like copper wire, an old CD, magnets, ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

Your e-bike motor is the heart of your ride. It gives you that smooth boost, helps you climb hills, and keeps you moving when the wind is against you. But even tough motors need care. Small mistakes — ...