Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop
Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft, capable of flying up to 22 hours nonstop, has successfully completed a first test flight.
Jun 2, 2026
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100kW fully superconducting aviation motor developed for electrical aircraft
Researchers at a Scottish university have demonstrated a 100kW fully superconducting aviation motor that could help pave the way for an electric aircraft.
Jun 2, 2026
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Researchers develop adaptive electric vehicle charging method to reduce battery degradation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) have developed an adaptive charging strategy for lithium-ion batteries that could help electric vehicles (EVs) charge efficiently while reducing a major ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Propelling the world's giant ships into the future with new sail systems
Modern sails on large ships are becoming increasingly common to save fuel—and also the climate. Now a research team is looking at how to maximize their benefits, and that turns out to be more complicated than anticipated.
Jun 1, 2026
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Innovation from above: How mesh networks help control drone swarms
Drones operating in a swarm can perform a range of different tasks and exchange information with one another. Up until now, civilian drone swarms are often controlled centrally via a mobile communications link. In the case ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Transition to electric vehicles in Brazil and Mexico driven by domestic politics and global pressures, study shows
The transition to electric vehicles in Brazil and Mexico has been driven by domestic politics and global pressures, a new study says. Decisions have been made in both countries shaped by factors beyond emissions, costs or ...
Jun 1, 2026
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NASA's X-59 prepares for first supersonic flight
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is preparing for some of its most significant flights yet. The X-plane is about to begin a new block of test flights that will include its first time flying faster than the speed ...
May 29, 2026
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Sodium-ion batteries could become a low-cost rival to Tesla's batteries
A popular sodium-ion battery designed by the company Hina and used in cars and large-scale energy storage systems in China matches performance parameters and production quality of Tesla's lithium-ion batteries, finds new ...
May 28, 2026
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Disco lasers helps snow groomers project tracks, warnings and speed cues
When it comes to snow groomers, excavators or crane vehicles, how can their operation be optimized even in difficult conditions and made safer for people in and around the vehicle? An international research team, including ...
May 28, 2026
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Queensland drivers back tougher distracted driving laws as tech evolves
Queensland drivers support tougher and clearer distracted driving laws as technology becomes more complex, according to new research from QUT. The study, which surveyed 494 licensed drivers across the state and was published ...
May 28, 2026
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