Marcus Webb Japanese chemical giant Zeon Corp. has launched its first subscription-based digital service: a cloud-based R&D data management platform tailored for elastomer development. Initially available only to customers in Japan, the platform aims to solve a long-standing industry issue—fragmented R&D data—by…
Natural rubber (NR) futures ended the final full trading week of June sharply lower, amid stronger supply and lower crude prices. According to the Japan Exchange Group (JPX), commodity funds and speculators unwound long positions, triggering widespread stop-loss selling. Over…
The Slate Auto Blank Slate compact EV pickup, teased in April 2025 with a $20,000 price after a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, offers two battery packs: a 52.7 kWh unit rated for 150 miles and an 84.3 kWh version…
A pair of astronautical engineers at the University of Tokyo, Maximilien Berthet and Kojiro Suzuki, have conducted a study to determine what would happen if a paper airplane were thrown in space. Using a numerical model and a wind tunnel,…
Luxury cars, such as Range Rovers, are known for their high initial prices, but they can also lose a significant amount of value over time. In fact, according to CarEdge, a Range Rover can lose up to 74% of its…
As summer begins and temperatures rise, many homeowners are looking for ways to keep their homes cool. One popular ‘hack’ is to crack the garage door open to promote air circulation and evacuate hot air. However, this solution has its…
Owning a car is far pricier than most drivers realize, and the numbers don’t lie. The average transaction price for a new car has crept dangerously close to $50,000, while used cars now average $26,000—a steep jump from $19,000 a…
Mold thrives in your car’s cabin just as easily as it does in your home, feeding on moisture, warmth, and organic debris like dead skin cells, pet hair, and spilled drinks. The microscopic spores can’t be seen until they form…
Michelin’s fleet management arm, MICHELIN Connected Fleet, has launched an AI-powered assistant inside its MyConnectedFleet web platform, promising fleet managers instant answers to operational questions that once took hours of manual digging. The MICHELIN AI Assistant taps into real-time fleet…
Polestar Automotive Holding UK has been denied authorization to sell future model-year 2027 vehicles in the U.S. under new connected-vehicle regulations targeting Chinese technology, the Swedish EV maker confirmed. The rules, introduced by the Biden administration, restrict connected vehicles with…