WASHINGTON DC - Consumers no longer have to wait to file their annual tax returns to get a tax break for the purchase of a new electric vehicle. At the start of 2024, the federal “new clean vehicle” tax credit became available as a point-of-sale discount — worth up to $7,500 — at car dealerships.
NEW YORK - This triple-decker jet has six hydrogen fuel engines and it’s so big it looks like a flying hotel – its name: Progress Eagle. Bigger than a Boeing 747, the airliner can carry up to 800 passengers. The sprawling hotel-like layout is larger than any passenger aircraft in the world. It makes the
TOKYO - Toyota introduced a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the 2024 Toyota Mirai, which has an estimated range rating of 402 miles on the XLE grade. In essence, the Mirai is a “plug-less” electric vehicle. Instead of having to charge a battery in a BEV which can take several hours, the FCEV driver fills the tank
SAN FRANCISCO - In the last several decades, technology has undergone significant evolution. It's not just computers and smartphones that are now connected to the internet. Everyday items like light fixtures, televisions, large household appliances, vehicles, and even doorbells are becoming part of the online network. Artificial Intelligence, in particular, stands out as potentially the
NEW YORK - Cornell University’s new lithium battery, capable of charging in less than five minutes, marks a significant advance in electric vehicle technology. Utilizing indium for the battery anode, this innovation promises to reduce range anxiety and stimulate broader adoption of electric vehicles, despite challenges in finding lighter alternative materials. Engineers at Cornell University have developed
Many companies are going to a cloud computing model in 2024 if they didn’t implement one already. Cloud computing has some potential drawbacks, but many business entities feel that the benefits outweigh them. Each company must look at its needs carefully before making this determination. Those business entities that go with a cloud computing model
A former United States Army helicopter pilot, who claims to have spent three months on an alien mothership has said that humans ''will find ancient alien ruins'' in the universe soon, Express.co.uk reported. Alex Collier, who served time as a helicopter pilot in the army claims he "spoke to two aliens in the 1980s". He allegedly spent time
NEW YORK - The circulation of the Atlantic Ocean is heading towards a tipping point that is “bad news for the climate system and humanity," a study has found. The scientists behind the research said they were shocked at the forecast speed of collapse once the point is reached, although they said it was not
LAS VEGAS - At the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, the spotlight was on groundbreaking developments in AI and healthcare. However, battery technology is the game-changer at the heart of these innovations, enabling greater power efficiency. Importantly, electric vehicles are where this technology is being applied most intensely. Today’s EVs can travel around 700km (400 miles)
Photo credit: Unsplash With most businesses adopting outsourcing models for accounting, firms offering these services are in a good place. However, this also translates into fierce competition in the domain. As of 2023, there were 88,364 accounting services firms in the US, serving small businesses and large enterprises. In the competitive landscape, client satisfaction plays
