0-100 km/h in less than a second: Swiss EV team destroys world record

A Swiss student team has absolutely smashed the record for the world's fastest-accelerating EV. Surreal-looking video shows driver Kate Maggetti rocketing from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a staggering time just under one second. Here's how they did it.

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Citroën dives deeper into RVs with boldly retro pop-up camper van

Citroën made a statement in 2018 with a concept called the Type H WildCamp. Five years later, a similar van kickstarts an invigorated RV program. The new Type Holidays carries over the retro looks but adds a pop-up roof and versatile floor plan.

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Leatherman EDC case doubles as a mini workstation for multitool tasks

Leatherman has introduced a compact option for organizing and carrying everyday multitools and provisions. The sleek, new Adapt case keeps everything neat and close at hand and even provides a handy integrated tray on which to do multitool work.

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Home test kit could soon spot gingivitis between visits to the dentist

While gingivitis can lead to tooth loss, the bacteria responsible for the gum disease can also enter the bloodstream and cause heart disease. That's why early detection is important, which is where a new home testing kit may soon come in.

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Hypocrite gravel bike features a sand-casted pressure-formed aluminum frame

When it comes to high-end, high-performance bicycles, most people look to materials like carbon fiber and titanium. Thanks to a technique utilized in the building of the Hypocrite gravel bike, however, aluminum can also fit the bill quite nicely.

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Dangling strings slash the time and space needed for lithium harvesting

Although lithium can be found in hard mineral ores, it's more often extracted from very salty (aka briny) groundwater. The latter task could soon be much quicker and eco-friendlier, thanks to a new string-based extraction technique.

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Greenworks power-tool batteries charge new e-transport lineup

Greenworks makes hundreds of indoor and outdoor power tools that run on swappable battery packs. Now the company is using those same batteries to power a new e-mobility range that will include ebikes, an electric UV and an e-minibike.

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Remarkable tiny cabin isn’t built to last

Overtreders W has taken an unusual approach to creating its Stable Stack tiny cabin/hotel room. The structure was built using borrowed materials and is secured together with straps, meaning it can eventually be dismantled and the materials returned.

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Technics improves direct drive motor design for latest SL-1200 turntable

For the latest generation of its iconic SL-1200 turntable, Technics engineers have tapped into the brand's digital amplifiers to develop a "revolutionary" new control method aimed at improving analog performance.

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Global mitigation strategies, led by China, reverse air pollution trends

A new study has found that we’re doing something right when it comes to air pollution. An analysis of global data has found that exposure to fine particulate matter, a leading environmental health risk, has fallen.

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