ZDNET's key takeaways The Google Pixel 9a is the latest midrange phone from the company and retails for $499. It features a new Tensor G4 chip, helpful AI tools, an improved main camera, and the largest battery of any Pixel. You'll have to settle for some budget trade-offs, including the
ENCY Software has launched ENCY Academy, an online learning center designed to help users and partners efficiently master CNC machine programming and offline programming of industrial robots using the ENCY software suite. ENCY Academy is available now at learn.encycam.com, with all courses currently free of charge. The platform currently offers two
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a more sizeable edition of eight top-notch chances at savings, headlined by the newly launched Velotric Last Call Summer Sale that features a partnership with EcoFlow for some EV and power station bundles, alongside EV-only deals. The main standouts are the new
This webinar will introduce a method for evaluating EV motor efficiency by separating electrical losses using the Hioki PW8001 power analyzer. Focusing on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) under real operating conditions, the method analyzes copper and iron losses based on fundamental and harmonic power components. It reveals how increased
After nearly two years of industrial action and sympathy strikes, Swedish labor union IF Metall has stated that it is softening its stance in its dispute with Tesla. With this, Tesla and the union have opened the door to resolutions that do not involve a collective agreement. Union chair Marie
If there is any sign that Tesla is now confident about its self-driving program, it would be this. As could be seen on Tesla’s Careers page, the company is now hiring Autopilot Vehicle Operators in Delhi and Mumbai, India. As far as real-world traffic is concerned, one could argue that
Tesla is offering a tasty Supercharging incentive on inventory Model 3 units in Canada as it continues to push sales in the third quarter. In the United States, Tesla is preparing for the end of the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. While it is offering a multitude of incentives in
In many industries, artificial intelligence is being hailed at a game changer. But a recent survey of sustainability professionals shows enthusiasm for the potential of AI to aid in positive sustainable outcomes isn’t exactly winning. Trellis data partner GlobeScan, in conjunction with ERM and Volans, found sharp regional divides in
Robot orders increased by 4.3% and revenue rose 7.5% compared to the first half of 2024, despite a complex economic landscape, according to the latest data from Association for Advancing Automation (A3). The report says North American companies ordered 17,635 robots valued at $1.094 billion in the first six months
We’ve got big news from one of our favorite e-bike brands headlining today’s Green Deals, as Rad Power Bikes officially cuts the price on its new Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike and the Radster Road Commuter e-bike to $1,999 each. We also have an exclusive $250 discount on EcoFlow’s DELTA 3
Join us at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering for an in-depth discussion, presented by Fujipoly, on dispensable thermal gap fillers, covering key considerations from material selection to dispensing process challenges. We will explore practical solutions to common application issues, along with a clear view of performance limitations to
A fleet of mysterious covered Model Y units has been spotted at the Giga Berlin complex. The vehicles were sighted during a recent drone flyover of the Germany-based Model Y production site. A mysterious fleet The mysterious Model Y fleet was sighted by longtime Giga Berlin watcher Tobias Lindh, who
Tesla China definitely seems to be following an accelerated schedule in the well-speculated rollout of the Model Y L, the extended wheelbase, six-seat variant of the electric vehicle maker’s best-selling crossover. Based on images that have been recently shared online, it appears that Tesla China has started shipping out some
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. Ask anyone who’s been a CEO, CFO or any other variety of C-suite executive and they’ll tell you the roles today are very different from what they were 20 years ago. Different challenges demand different
In Milan’s Porta Nuova district, a vast, once-derelict rail yard has been transformed into one of Europe’s most advanced urban regeneration projects. Powered by geothermal pumps and covered in photovoltaic panels, buildings like Gioia 22 and Pirelli 35 are more than just energy efficient, they are software-defined environments where digital
Forget fiddling with derailleurs and gear levers mid-commute. Instead, Bafang wants to make urban e‑biking smoother than ever with its all-new H730 hub motor, featuring its patented GVT (Gear Variable Transmission) technology. The idea is to combine the advantages of internally geared hubs with Bafang’s own hub motors to create
UNICO’s inverter test system combines an active AC load and battery emulator to provide a cost-effective solution for full power validation and life testing of traction inverters. By emulating both the motor and the battery pack, the inverter test system enables accurate performance under real-world conditions but eliminates the need
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China surged to 13,400 units for the week of August 4–10, the highest weekly total so far in the third quarter of 2025. The figure represents a 21.8% increase from the prior week’s 11,000 registrations, as per industry tracking data. Industry watchers weigh in Data shared
