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AI Slashes Car Design Time from Weeks to Minutes
InnovationApr 22

AI Slashes Car Design Time from Weeks to Minutes

Car designers at GM and Jaguar Land Rover are using AI to get aerodynamic test results in minutes instead of waiting weeks. The breakthrough is already shaping the next generation of more efficient vehicles hitting roads soon.

Fast Company2 min read
Apple Car Designer Launches $25K Moon Buggy-Inspired EV
InnovationJun 26

Apple Car Designer Launches $25K Moon Buggy-Inspired EV

A designer from Apple's canceled car project just unveiled a stripped-down electric buggy that weighs less than 1,000 pounds and costs $25,000. The Amble One looks like a golf cart reimagined by Cupertino, inspired by NASA's lunar rover.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Caterham's Electric Sports Car Brings Pure Driving Joy Back
VideosJan 29

Caterham's Electric Sports Car Brings Pure Driving Joy Back

British carmaker Caterham just unveiled Project V, an electric sports car designed to make driving fun again. Instead of chasing speed records, it focuses on the pure thrill that made people fall in love with cars in the first place.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Primark Launches Adaptive Clothing Designed by Disabled Designer
SolutionsMar 20

Primark Launches Adaptive Clothing Designed by Disabled Designer

UK retailer Primark just released a clothing line with magnetic zippers, adjustable features, and stoma bag pouches designed specifically for adults with disabilities. Award-winning designer Victoria Jenkins, who has chronic conditions herself, led the collection that models and customers are calling "life-changing."

Good Good Good2 min read
Ferrari Unveils $640K Electric Family Car With Jony Ive
InnovationMay 26

Ferrari Unveils $640K Electric Family Car With Jony Ive

Ferrari just revealed its first fully electric vehicle, a five-seat family car designed by Apple's former design chief, while rivals pull back on EV plans. The Luce proves luxury performance can go electric without losing soul.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Nigerian Designers Win ₦3M in AI-Era Design Challenge
Acts of KindnessJun 23

Nigerian Designers Win ₦3M in AI-Era Design Challenge

A fintech company just invested ₦3 million in Nigerian designers grappling with AI's impact on creativity. The challenge celebrated imperfection as audiences increasingly crave human-made work over algorithmic perfection.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
Electric Cars Win Over China's Classic Car Enthusiasts
VideosMay 26

Electric Cars Win Over China's Classic Car Enthusiasts

Car collectors in China are embracing electric vehicles for daily driving while keeping their vintage rides for weekends. The shift proves EVs and automotive passion can coexist perfectly.

CleanTechnica2 min read
GM Cuts Car Design Testing Time From 15 Hours to 1 Minute
InnovationJun 2

GM Cuts Car Design Testing Time From 15 Hours to 1 Minute

General Motors is using AI to slash engineering testing from overnight processes to under a minute. The breakthrough is transforming how America's largest automaker designs safer, better vehicles.

Ars Technica2 min read
Students Build Electric Car You Can Fix Yourself
InnovationMar 5

Students Build Electric Car You Can Fix Yourself

Engineering students in the Netherlands created an electric vehicle designed for regular people to repair at home, with swappable battery modules you can lift yourself. The prototype challenges an industry trend toward cars that only dealerships can fix.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Used Electric Cars Now Cost Same as Gas Vehicles
Planet WinsMar 28

Used Electric Cars Now Cost Same as Gas Vehicles

The used electric vehicle market just hit a historic milestone: EVs now cost nearly the same as gas cars. While new EV sales dropped 28% in early 2026, used electric vehicles are flying off dealer lots at prices just $1,300 more than gas-powered cars.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Singapore Blends AI and Craft at Milan Design Week 2026
InnovationApr 28

Singapore Blends AI and Craft at Milan Design Week 2026

Singapore's Prototype Island exhibition debuts at Milan Design Week 2026, showcasing how designers merge quantum computing, AI, and 4D printing with traditional craftsmanship. The exhibition proves technology and heritage can work together to solve real-world challenges.

Google News - Singapore Technology3 min read
Thai Furniture Brands Shine at Milan Design Week 2026
InnovationApr 13

Thai Furniture Brands Shine at Milan Design Week 2026

Fifteen Thai furniture companies are wowing international audiences at Milan's premier design show, proving that ancient craftsmanship and modern innovation make beautiful partners. Brands like Deesawat and Kenkoon are putting Thailand on the global design map with stunning pieces that honor tradition while embracing the future.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
China Mandates Safer Car Doors After Fatal EV Crashes
Planet WinsFeb 3

China Mandates Safer Car Doors After Fatal EV Crashes

China just became the first country to ban electronic-only door handles after multiple deaths in EVs where passengers couldn't escape. The new safety rule takes effect in 2027 and could reshape car design worldwide.

Fast Company2 min read
Helsinki's New Bridge Bans Cars, Puts Bikes and Trams First
Planet WinsApr 17

Helsinki's New Bridge Bans Cars, Puts Bikes and Trams First

Finland's capital just opened a three-quarter-mile bridge that welcomes cyclists, pedestrians, and trams but keeps cars off completely. The clever design is helping an entire neighborhood thrive without automobiles.

Fast Company3 min read
Finland Opens World's Longest Car-Free Bridge
VideosApr 20

Finland Opens World's Longest Car-Free Bridge

Finland just opened a stunning 0.74-mile bridge that's completely car-free, welcoming only pedestrians, cyclists, and trams. The 200-year engineering marvel connects Helsinki's island communities to the city center with thoughtful design that puts people first.

New Atlas2 min read
China Bans Hidden Car Handles After Fatal Crashes
SolutionsFeb 5

China Bans Hidden Car Handles After Fatal Crashes

Starting in 2027, China will require all cars to have mechanical door handles that work without electricity. The safety move comes after people died trapped in burning EVs when sleek electronic handles failed.

New Atlas3 min read
World's First CAR-T Therapy for Solid Tumors Approved
Health & WellnessJun 24

World's First CAR-T Therapy for Solid Tumors Approved

China has approved the world's first CAR-T cell therapy designed to treat solid tumors, breaking through a barrier that has stumped cancer researchers for decades. The treatment offers new hope for thousands of advanced gastric cancer patients who have run out of options.

Google: new treatment approved2 min read
Electric Cars Outsell Gas Cars in EU for First Time
Planet WinsJan 28

Electric Cars Outsell Gas Cars in EU for First Time

December 2025 marked a historic turning point: battery electric vehicles outsold traditional gas-only cars across the European Union for the first time ever. The milestone signals that the clean transportation revolution has reached a tipping point in one of the world's largest car markets. #

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
E-Bikes Built for Two Make Car-Free Living Easier
SolutionsMay 10

E-Bikes Built for Two Make Car-Free Living Easier

Electric bikes designed for two riders are transforming how people move around cities, offering a practical alternative to cars without the hassle of motorcycles. Safety experts share crucial tips for riding two-up as these versatile bikes gain popularity.

Electrek2 min read
Mexico Unveils Olinia, First Fully Homegrown Electric Car
InnovationMay 14

Mexico Unveils Olinia, First Fully Homegrown Electric Car

Mexico is set to reveal its first fully domestically designed and built electric car next month, with production starting in 2027. The affordable Olinia line aims to bring electric vehicles to everyday Mexican drivers in a nation known for building cars for others.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read

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