On Wednesday, hydrogen plane startup ZeroAvia stated it had secured $21.4 million in a funding round led by Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures to develop zero-emission commercial aircraft. The startup’s prototype hydrogen powered propeller plane has already completed 10 test flights. Its backers includes Amazon and energy giant Royal Dutch Shell. Hydrogen, which produces water…
In a significant development, Honda Motor stated, it will end its participation as an engine supplier in the FIA Formula One World Championship at the end of the 2021 season and will instead focus on zero-emission technology. The development was made by Honda Motor’s CEO Takahiro Hachigo during an online news conference. “This is not…
Toyota aims to sell more EVs than gasoline powered vehicles by 2025. On Wednesday, the head of Toyota Motor’s Lexus brand stated, the carmaker plans on launching its first all-battery electric vehicle in 2020. The development comes midst a race among luxury car brand to bring battery-operated cars in the market as they compete to…
Sound is emerging as a key aspect for emotions attached to electric vehicles. This is so since it is through sound that the potential customer can get feedback about the capability and potency of the car. Senior executives at the Geneva car show have revealed, with combustion engines gradually being discontinued, carmakers are dreaming up…
The development is aimed at enabling Toyota to expand its line of next gen emission free vehicles. On Thursday, as part of a strategic move Toyota Motor Corp plans on building a manufacturing plant for hydrogen fuel cell stacks, a key component for next generation fuel cell vehicles. The move is part of a larger…
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