Marcus Webb The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) will host the 14th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber (ECCMR 2026) in Oxford, UK, from September 9 to 11, 2026. Organized by the IOM3 Elastomer Group, chaired by Prof James…
German chemicals giant Covestro has announced plans to construct a new “world-scale” methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) production train at its integrated site in Shanghai, China, with a capacity of 660 kilotons per annum (ktpa). The project, targeting startup by the…
Pyrum Innovations has announced that its planned tire recycling plant at Perl-Besch, Germany is moving ahead after delays caused by the need to prove stable production at its flagship end-of-life tire pyrolysis plant in Dillingen. According to CEO Pascal Klein,…
To celebrate Vespa’s 80th anniversary, an estimated 25,000 Vespa owners, known as Vespisti, from 67 countries gathered in Rome for a massive rally. The event showcased a wide range of Vespa models, including the rare Vespa 98, which was the…
The difference between a semi-truck and a full truck (also called a box truck or straight truck) comes down to how their cargo space is structured. A semi-truck is designed to pull cargo loaded into a separate trailer that’s only…
Honda’s reputation for strong resale value holds true with the 2021 Accord, which has proven remarkably resilient against depreciation. According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the base LX trim retains 76% of its original value after five years, far outpacing…
Carbon fiber’s exposed weave gives cars an exotic look, but painting it isn’t as simple as spraying a can of rattle-can paint. The material’s epoxy-resin surface is smooth and semi-glossy, which means paint won’t stick without serious prep work. The…
Car companies spend millions crafting slick slogans to lure buyers, but readers just served up the unfiltered truth. Mazda’s “Zoom Zoom” might evoke the Miata’s spirit, but Cadillac’s late-’90s Catera campaign with “The Caddy that zigs” promised more agility than…
California is rolling out a $3,500 instant rebate for first-time electric-vehicle buyers, funded jointly by the state and automakers. The program, part of a $135.5 million budget deal, applies the discount at the point of sale—no post-purchase tax-credit paperwork required.…
Japan’s Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) L0 Series maglev train holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest passenger train ever built, achieving a verified top speed of 375 mph (603 kph) in 2015. However, this record-breaking run was…