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New vehicle system filters roadside air and traps brake dust using electric charges

21 October 2026 at 15:00
Researchers have developed an air-purifying vehicle technology that removes fine particulate matter from surrounding air as a vehicle moves and captures brake wear particles before they are released. The technology uses the vehicle's existing structure to purify roadside air and directly capture brake wear particles at the source.

Study finds connected car apps and cloud services are growing security risks

21 October 2026 at 14:15

The weakest part of a modern car’s digital security may sit outside the vehicle itself. A new study finds that more reported weaknesses now involve connected apps, websites and cloud services that handle information about drivers and their journeys. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology examined 413 reported automotive software […]

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Kit Plane Manufacturer Plans Electric Option for Its Four-Place Sport Craft

19 October 2026 at 17:40
Van’s Aircraft has teamed with magniX to re-power its popular RV-10 with a 235-shp electric powerplant. Test flights are expected to begin in late 2026.

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<p>A Van&rsquo;s Aircraft RV-10 is destined to be retrofitted with a magniX 175-kW electric motor, inverter, and battery system that&rsquo;s able to generate a peak output of 235 shaft horsepower.</p>

MacVoices #26272: Briefing – The Twelve South AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay Adapter

By: Chuck
6 October 2026 at 19:50
The Twelve South AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter makes wired CarPlay wireless without the reliability problems common to other adapters. Setup is simple, connections occur within seconds, and extensive driving produced no dropped connections. Voice calls, apps, vehicle controls, and two-phone pairing all work seamlessly, making it a compact and affordable CarPlay upgrade.Β 

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Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y: An electric SUV showdown

23 September 2026 at 19:00
The Tesla Model Y has been the sales king of small electric SUVs since the moment it arrived. Many rivals have chased its success, but none have come close. Now it's Rivian's turn. The Rivian R2 is the California EV automaker's first small electric SUV, and it's gunning for the Model Y. Rivian's R1T truck and larger R1S SUV are excellent EVs, but their $80,000-ish price tags put them out of reach for most shoppers. At a starting price of about $45,000, the R2 is finally a Rivian many Americans can afford. To help you decide, Edmunds compared these two head-to-head to find out which is the better buy.

MacVoices #26214: Driver Cameras, Dash Cams, and Who is Watching What

By: Chuck
21 July 2026 at 20:51
Cameras in airline seatback screens and increasingly sophisticated driver-monitoring systems spark a debate over safety, privacy, data access, and surveillance. The MacVoices Live! panel examines EU vehicle requirements, Tesla interior cameras, dash cams, accident evidence, connected devices, and whether consumers receive enough disclosure and control over technologies designed to watch them. Panel members include: Chuck […]

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Digital twin technology could speed safer urban road redesigns

20 August 2026 at 15:40
Roosevelt Boulevard is a vital artery connecting North and Northeast Philadelphia, used by tens of thousands of people each day. It is as complex as it is iconic, with much of its length consisting of 12 lanes of moving traffic. It has 56 intersections with traffic signals, 94 unsignalized intersections with 129 access points, and 54 crossovers between inner and outer lanes.

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