Numerous companies are developing electric pickup trucks. But, Atlis Motor Vehicles Inc. thinks it has a better idea than its competitors. The start-up company is developing an EV pickup that features a 500-mile range and a battery that recharges in less than 15 minutes.
Traditionally, early summer is when the motor sports world shifts into high gear. May is the month when some of the crown jewels on the annual motor racing calendar take place, including the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix. And during June, speed enthusiasts annually anticipate classic events such as the LeMans 24-hour sports car race and the Isle of Man motorcycle road race.
The shift from the internal combustion engine to batteries and electric motors is, in automotive terms, monumental. But, there is no denying that it's a challenge that manufacturers and suppliers are tackling head on.
Autonomous cars and trucks are still in development and years away from real-world deployment. However, many types of off-road vehicles are already emerging for daily use in agriculture, construction, mining, port logistics and other applications.
Chain drives are essential to automotive manufacturing. These drives are typically used to transport automotive frames down kilometer-long production lines.
Engineers at Clemson University are developing next-generation batteries that charge faster, last longer and can be scaled to fit a variety of vehicle classes. The Clemson Nanomaterials Institute (CNI) is working on the project with Atlis Motor Vehicles Inc.
Today's medical devices often feature a number of complex, high-value-added parts. Device manufacturers carefully design these parts before having them molded, machined or assembled.
Diabetes is on the rise worldwide. Some 10 million people are diagnosed with the disease every year. That unfortunate statistic has led to increased demand for insulin pens. These medical devices are used by diabetics to inject insulin.