Tesla rival XPeng P7 gets significant self-driving software updates

China's closest Tesla Model 3 competitor, the XPeng P7, launched in April last year, loaded with enough self-driving sensors and computers to achieve autonomy once the software is ready. Today, an OTA update gives the P7 more than 40 new capabilities.

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Exoplanet system discovered with strange balance of order and disorder

Astronomers have discovered a nearby system of exoplanets with unusually orderly orbits but disordered densities. Five of the six planets circle the star in a rare rhythmic dance called a resonance chain, while their densities are weirdly shuffled.

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Wirelessly charged brain implant tackles disease with light

Medical implants that help regulate activity in the brain could go a long way to treating conditions like Parkinson's and depression, and scientists have just developed one with some very useful functionality.

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Third-gen KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a radar-cruise super-hooligan

In its sixth year, the streetwise version of KTM's all-terrain superbike gets another decent update. A touch lower, with sharper handling, adaptive cruise control and every electronic toy in the book, it's a hugely versatile weapon for serious riders.

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Bloodhound supersonic car project runs out of funds

The bumpy road endured by the Bloodhound supersonic car appears set to continue for some time yet, with the current owners behind the venture putting the project up for sale again, citing difficulties raising funds in light of the global pandemic.

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GMC Hummer EV set to pounce on Extreme E race circuit

Two things we know about the GMC Hummer EV: it's electric and it's born for off-roading. GMC looks to emphasize both points by teaming up for an Extreme E bid. A Hummer EV-inspired racer will tackle off-road race courses from Greenland to Patagonia.

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Saturn’s moons explain the planet’s tilt and why it’s increasing

Researchers at the Paris Observatory's Institute of Celestial Mechanics and Ephemeris Calculation have found that the unusual tilt of Saturn's axis is due to the periodic gravitational pull of its moons over the last billion years.

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Biodegradable electronic display designed to help minimize e-waste

E-waste is a growing problem, so if an electronic component can't be reused or recycled, it should at least be biodegradable. That's where an experimental new electronic display comes in, as it can be composted when no longer needed.

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Clip ebike conversion kit powers up the front wheel

While there are now a number of kits that allow you to convert your existing bicycle into an ebike, many of them involve adding a lot of ... "stuff" to your bike. Clip keeps things simple, consisting of just a front wheel drive unit and a remote.

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Amphibious ATV features six electrically powered wheels

If you need capable transportation in a remote area where there are no roads, yet you still want to stay at least somewhat eco-friendly, your options are limited. That's exactly why the six-wheeled Green Scout electric amphibious ATV was created.

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