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Norway builds the world's largest hydrogen ship
The 117 m long ship model can carry 120 vehicles, using green hydrogen for at least 85% of the route in the Arctic.
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The world's largest firefighting ship balances itself in 6 seconds
The Hong Kong Fire Department spent $16 million to buy a self-balancing firefighting boat that can recover after capsizing in just a few seconds.
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Why do some cars not have windshields?
Cars without windshields will have an advantage in controlling airflow using aerodynamic principles. However, these cars are not suitable for everyday use.
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This is the predecessor invention of the bicycle
The two-wheeled carriage created by German inventor Karl von Drais caused a stir in many European countries in the early 19th century.
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The strongest wind tunnels in the world
Wind tunnels have become a mainstay in the aerospace industry, helping to test the aerodynamics of countless aircraft and rockets.
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The unique bus runs thanks to a giant flywheel
In the 1940s, Swiss engineers developed a new type of zero-emission electric bus that used a large rotating flywheel to store energy instead of rechargeable batteries.
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NASA chooses 3 companies to design lunar rovers for Artemis astronauts
Astronauts in the Artemis 5 Mission Program are expected to drive the Lunar Rover on the Moon for the first time in 2030.
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Project to develop a refueling ship right in orbit
The APS-R will provide refueling services to compatible vehicles in geostationary orbit at an altitude of approximately 35,800km above the equator.
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Launch of Delta IV heavy rocket after nitrogen leak incident
The launch of the United Launch Alliance Delta IV heavy-lift rocket was rescheduled for early morning March 30 after a last-minute nitrogen leak.
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The Swiss train set a record of running 2,803km on hydrogen
A passenger train using hydrogen fuel cells from railway vehicle manufacturer Stadler Rail set a Guinness World Record by running continuously for nearly two days for 2,…
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Should you continue driving when your car has a punctured tire?
Most drivers affirm that if their car has a punctured tire, they should not continue driving because driving with a punctured tire can cause damage to the wheel.
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Old photos of the Qing Dynasty: Close-up of the 'supercar' of rich aristocrats, a symbol of status and family at that time
Old photos are colored by modern technology to help posterity have a more realistic view of a vehicle of the Qing Dynasty aristocracy.
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Vietnam has announced 11 standards for electric vehicle charging stations
The Ministry of Science and Technology said it has developed 11 Vietnamese standards (TCVN) on electric vehicle charging stations, including 9 standards on charging stat…
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The first heavy-duty self-driving bus in North America
New Flyer Company, based in Minnesota, USA, is developing a level 4 automated bus capable of carrying up to 80 passengers.
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What is lidar technology?
At some point in the near future, autonomous vehicles (AVs) will become a common sight on the road. Without the need for drivers or human input, AVs, also known as self-…