Mahle’s new SCT electric motor runs non-stop at over 90% of peak power

Tier-one auto parts supplier Mahle has announced a groundbreaking "superior continuous torque" motor for electric vehicles, capable of continuously pounding out more than 90 percent of its peak power without overheating – and it'll work without magnets.

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Polestar hits the trails with wicked hand-built mountain bike

With previous dalliances in the realms of commuter biking, cargo sleds and even treehouses, Polestar is looking to shape lifestyles beyond the world of electric sedans and SUVs. A newly introduced mountain bike is the latest eye-catching example.

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“Aspirin” for plants could help crops survive climate change

A compound called salicylic acid is naturally produced when plants encounter things like drought and heat, and a new study demonstrates how this process might be leveraged to protect crops in the face of rising global temperatures.

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New pig-to-human heart transplant surgeries show signs of success

Researchers have announced success from a pair of experimental pig-to-human heart transplant procedures completed on recently deceased human subjects who were kept on mechanical ventilation for three days while the organs were monitored in their bodies.

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$31K Xbus RV emerges as a lovable microbus camper for the electric era

ElectricBrands this week revealed its electric Camper, an adorable rig that encapsulates much of the dual-tone flair, simple design and affordable escapism of the beloved VW camper bus. Could the Xbus Camper become a legend of the electric RV age?

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Wood-sided rowing machine folds in thirds to become a box

Rowing machines provide a great workout but they do take up a lot of space, which is why many fold in half. The King Smith WR1 takes things a step further, by folding in thirds to form a wheeled wood-sided cube.

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Fraunhofer’s YourSound tech simplifies the setting of car stereos

While high-end car audio systems do allow users to tweak the various sound frequencies to their liking, the average non-audiophile may get lost in the process. The YourSound system is designed to make things easier, by guiding users via sound samples.

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Thömus Lightrider E Ultimate claims title of lightest full-squish eMTB

It's not uncommon for even relatively lightweight full-suspension electric mountain bikes to tip the scales at about 20 kg (45 lb). The Lightrider E Ultimate, however, is claimed to come in at under 15 kg (33 lb) – making it the lightest of its kind.

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Segway kickstarts full-suspension premium electric kickscooters

Following a successful crowdfunding effort on Indiegogo for the over-powered GT series electric kickscooters, Segway has hopped over to Kickstarter to fund production of its premium models – the P65 and P100S.

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Beyerdynamic aims to impress with Free Byrd true wireless earphones

It's been just six years since the very first true wireless earphones jumped from movie fiction to reality, but now they're everywhere. One notable manufacturer absence has been German audio veterans Beyerdynamic, until now.

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