Tech giant Amazon will next year launch an internet service based on low-orbit satellites, a network similar to the Starlink system that in one publicised case helped link a New Zealand community isolated by Cyclone Gabrielle to a global audience. Project Kuiper – named after Dutch-born astronomer Gerard Kuiper – is Amazon’s plan for a constellation of 3236 … [Read more...] about Amazon satellites for speedy internet
Kia likely to show its true colours with EV9
In the Korean language, it’s called Obangsaek, a five-colour spectrum consisting of black and white, plus blue, red and yellow. Translated, Obang means ‘five direction’, saek means ‘colour’. The colours are said to symbolise the traditional five elements of Korean culture – wood, fire, earth, metal, water. Not surprisingly, Obangsaek influences the country’s … [Read more...] about Kia likely to show its true colours with EV9
Germany, Italy upset EU’s carbon-neutral plans
Germany and Italy have delayed a vote by European Union partners to ban new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Both countries want exemptions for synthetic e-fuels to protect their powerful auto industries. The setback for the EU underlines the political clout of the car lobby across Europe and its fears that ambitious carbon-neutral goals will be costly to … [Read more...] about Germany, Italy upset EU’s carbon-neutral plans
Husqvarna’s new Norden 901 Expedition
The Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition is an upgraded version of the base model 901 touring bike, unveiled at the Milan show in 2019 before going into production in 2020. In a bid to bolster the 901’s go-anywhere, long-range capabilities, the Swedish company (owned by Austria’s KTM) came up with changes, including fitting the trellis frame with WP XPLOR suspension that boosts … [Read more...] about Husqvarna’s new Norden 901 Expedition
Electric G-Wagen takes you for spin – literally
The all-electric G-Wagen from Mercedes-Benz has redefined the term ‘doing donuts’. An electric motor on each of the four wheels allows the vehicle to do spectacular ‘tank turns’. See the video below. It’s called the G-Turn function, activated by a button on the dashboard. It tells the electric motors to spin the wheels forward on one side of the vehicle and … [Read more...] about Electric G-Wagen takes you for spin – literally