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As the source of power for electric cars and many other modes of clean transportation, improvements in battery technology stand to benefit vehicle performance in a number of important ways. This includes not just range figures but how well they can operate in colder climates, as new research detailing a promising sub-zero battery design demonstrates.Extreme temperatures that approach freezing can be quite problematic for lithium-ion batteries and lead to substantial power losses. In the context of electric vehicles, this…

These days mouse pads might seem unnecessary, especially when optical mice will allegedly work on just about any desk surface. But for gamers, a good mouse pad is critical — you need that uniform, level, extra-slick surface to stay ahead of the enemy and/or competition. Gaming mouse pads come in a variety of shapes and sizes — some are pretty standard, designed to fit your best gaming mouse and that's it; while others are enormous and can easily pad the space under your best gaming keyboard as well. It might seem a…

Riding along rough roads on a gravel bike can make your hands and arms pretty sore, pretty fast. Cane Creek's new eeSilk handlebar stem is designed to help, by pivoting up and down to absorb vibrations.Similar in principle to Redshift Sports' ShockStop Suspension Stem, the eeSilk features a hinge where the main body of the stem meets the section that clamps around the steerer tube.Inside of that hinge is a removable elastomer insert, which cushions the vertical movement of the front section of the stem. Three of these…

Source: Renee Ritchie / iMore When it comes to a game's aesthetic, I'm usually pulled in if there are fantasy or sci-fi elements and luckily for me Catalyst Black supplies both. This online multiplayer centers around teammates wielding guns to take down large beasts and opponents in various modes. Players can also temporarily transform into powerful beasts known as Primals when a gauge counts down, which allows them to inflict far more damage for a short period. I've been playing Catalyst Black on my iPad Air 5th Gen and…

More rumors about the next Motorola Razr folding smartphone are spreading, and they’re very intriguing. While we have already reported how the next Razr could move away from the offbeat design by ditching the chin, a new leak reveals it could also ditch the crease. Take a look at this GIF, which supposedly shows the “Maven,” a codename associated with the third and currently unofficial Motorola Razr phone, being folded up. Hello, Maven. pic.twitter.com/xV7SbQYzrx — Ev (@evleaks) May 24, 2022 The leak was…

Mercedes-Benz released a quick but impressive video demonstration of the EQG, the new electric G-Wagen, doing a smooth tank turn. The “tank turn”, the ability of a vehicle to do a 180-degree turn on the spot, has been popularized in electric vehicles by Rivian with R1T. Interestingly, Rivian achieved that without using rear-wheel-steering but simply because it can apply torque independently at each four wheels thanks to its quad motor powertrain. Since then, many electric automakers have turned to rear-wheel…

The mantra "slow is smooth, smooth is fast" carries with it the ideal that thoughtful application is superior to brute force. Hurrying through means making mistakes. The 2023 Nissan Z is an embodiment of this philosophy from its inception, and it’s paid off.Nissan took a while getting a new Z to market. The outgoing 370Z, the sixth generation for the sports car, was introduced in 2009. Its replacement, 14 years later, was a long time coming – but that time was a good thing. This may be the most perfect Z car yet.When it…