Small language models (SLMs) can perform better than large language models (LLMs). This counterintuitive idea applies to many engineering applications because many artificial intelligence (AI) applications don’t require an LLM. We often assume that more information technology capacity is better for search, data analytics and digital transformation. SLMs offer numerous
Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which
Sponsored by DGeo. Transporting Li-ion batteries? Make room for mastery, not mistakes. Transporting very large format lithium batteries—for electric vehicles, solar power storage, data center backup and other purposes—is a major undertaking. Navigating the process safely, compliantly and efficiently is an ongoing challenge, and it’s not uncommon for mistakes to
Tesla rolled out its Full Self-Driving v14.1 yesterday, its first public launch of its most robust and accurate FSD iteration yet. Luckily, I was able to get my hands on it through the Early Access Program. The major changes in FSD v14.1 were revealed in the release notes, which outline
Tesla is now letting Model 3 owners in the United States bring back one part that the company decided to remove after it refreshed the all-electric sedan last year. Of course, you can do it for a price. With the Model 3 “Highland” refresh that Tesla launched last year, one
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol, which publishes rules used by 97 percent of companies that calculate and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, is finalizing proposed revisions to how companies can report on emissions related to their electricity usage. The recommended changes will make it more complicated for companies — especially ones
CONTACT Software has released the latest version of its low-code platform, CONTACT Elements 2026.1, introducing performance and efficiency improvements designed to accelerate digital transformation. The latest CONTACT Elements release improves performance and efficiency by transitioning from the Windows client to a fully optimized web architecture. The new CONTACT Elements release
On today’s incredibly frustrating episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is making it easier than ever to make fun of them by rolling out a new, “affordable” Model Y that costs $2,000 more than the “expensive” one did last week, thanks to the cancellation of the $7,500 tax credit that Elon
Dürr and GROB have announced a new lithium-ion battery cell concept factory. The system targets the EV segment, featuring dry electrode coating and an advanced Z-folder cell assembly with integrated notching. According to Dürr, the concept factory reduces production space requirements by 50 percent and cuts energy consumption by 70
Elon Musk revealed a new capability that Tesla Optimus should have, and it is one that will surely surprise many people, as it falls outside the CEO’s scope of his several companies. Tesla Optimus is likely going to be the biggest product the company ever develops, and Musk has even
Tesla has officially launched its affordable models with the new Model 3 and Model Y ‘Standard’ versions hitting the company’s Online Design Studio on Tuesday. It is the first time Tesla has revealed any details about what it planned to launch in terms of its new, lower-cost vehicles, which are
As Tesla plans to release Full Self-Driving version 14 this week after CEO Elon Musk detailed a short delay in its rollout, there are several things that continue to plague what are extremely well-done drives by the suite. Tesla Full Self-Driving has truly revolutionized the way I travel, and I
Just a few days ago, Elon Musk shared a video of Tesla Optimus demonstrating some kung fu moves with a human partner. The video was impressive, though some were confused about why the Optimus team was busying itself with what appeared to be a cool but frivolous demonstration. With the
A plant manager at a Tesla factory just tipped off the fact that the company will begin production of an affordable model in the coming weeks, all but confirming that a new car will be unveiled tomorrow. Tesla has been teasing some kind of product unveiling for October 7 on
The last time Engineering.com wrote about Depix Technologies, developer of generative AI rendering software, CEO Philip Lunn claimed the technology “made designers cry.” When Lunn reached out recently about Depix’s latest project, ImageLab, he took the hyperbole even further. “Last year we made designers cry. This year we will make
We’re less than 24 hours away from the kick-off of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, but that doesn’t mean savings aren’t already well underway. Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s Better-Than-Prime Sale that is offering up to $720 in savings on e-bike bundles, with the second-ever price cut on
Electric vehicle batteries are at the heart of the EV revolution, but they also pose unique safety and reliability challenges. Overcharging, thermal stress, and hidden manufacturing defects can lead to serious risks that are difficult to detect with conventional methods. In this webinar, you’ll learn how industrial CT scanning provides
Tesla has released a cryptic teaser for something massive, and it will release details on it this week. With many different projects in the works, there is a lot of speculation going on about what it could potentially be, but we have a few ideas. On Sunday morning, Tesla released
