World's first ammonia-electric semi packs as much energy as the Tesla

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [World's first ammonia-electric semi packs as much energy as the Tesla]( [Amogy has presented "the world's first ammonia-powered, zero-emissions semi truck"]( Claiming a system-level energy density 5X higher than batteries, Amogy has rolled out "the world's first ammonia-powered, zero-emission semi truck." It holds about 900 kWh of energy, like the Tesla Semi, but you can refuel it in about eight minutes. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Build your resilience to stress and restore your sleep with ApolloÂ]( Don't just track your health, change it. ApolloTM is a new kind of wearable that uses proven touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and build resilience to stress, so you can sleep better, stay calm, focus, and relax. Get 10% off today. [Read more]( Automotive [Winnebago eRV2 is a US electric camper van that off-grids for 7 days]( [This profile shows a shorter overall length than the original eRV, along with what appears to be solar panels above the windshield]( Winnebago breaks out of the gate early, detailing its new eRV2 ahead of its official debut on Wednesday. The updated e-camper van prototype switches to a Ford E-Transit chassis and relies on a 15-kWh battery to power camp for up to 7 days. [Read more]( Computers [M2 Pro and Max MacBook Pros boast 22-hour battery and faster performance]( [The M2 Pro and M2 Max versions of the new MacBook Pro are both being offered in 14- and 16-inch models]( Apple has announced the latest version of the MacBook Pro, powered by a choice of the new M2 Pro or M2 Max chip. As compared to existing Intel- and M1-powered models, both versions offer a considerable boost in performance and battery life. [Read more]( Marine [Candela C-8 foiling e-boat gains Polestar batteries for longer range]( [The Candela C-8 foiling electric leisure boat has received a per-charge range bumps thanks to a partnership with luxury electric car maker Polestar]( Last year, luxury EV brand Polestar agreed to supply batteries to foiling e-boat maker Candela. Now the first fruit of that deal has been revealed, a new version of the C-8 leisure craft that's now good for a per-charge range of 57 nautical miles. [Read more]( Architecture [Abandoned Dutch water tower transformed into luxury apartments]( [Dutch architectural firm Zecc Architecten has recently converted an abandoned 19th century water tower into a collection of light-filled modern apartments]( Zecc Architecten has converted an abandoned 19th century water tower into a collection of light-filled modern apartments, complete with industrial flair and 360-degree views. The project includes three luxury apartments and a six-story penthouse. [Read more]( Automotive [Corvette E-Ray gains battery power to become quickest of all time]( [Chevy Corvette E-Ray]( Chevrolet has celebrated the Corvette's 70th birthday in a huge way, introducing the first-ever electrified Corvette. It eases the sports car into the electric era with an AWD mix of V8 and electric motor power that makes it the quickest Corvette ever. [Read more]( Drones [World's fastest quadcopter sets official Guinness speed record]( [Ryan Lademann, left, and friends who came to witness the XLR V3's Guinness-World-Record-setting flight]( Racing quadcopters are insanely light, quick and agile, but they're not typically known for their top-speed figures. Mechanical engineer and hobbyist Ryan Lademann builds his own frames to push the limits, and he's now bagged a Guinness World Record. [Read more]( Marine [Incat Tasmania to build world's largest electric passenger ferry]( [Incat is aiming to deliver the world's largest battery electric ferry to customer Buquebus by 2025]( Tasmanian builder of high-speed catamaran ferries Incat has announced that it's aiming to deliver the world's largest battery electric passenger ferry to Argentina-based operator Buquebus by 2025. [Read more]( Environment [Atmospheric dust slowing greenhouse gas effect, for now]( [The Godzilla dust storm on June 18, 2020 is just one example of how particles from global deserts sweep across the atmosphere and affect its climate]( Atmospheric dust can both cool and warm our planet. A new study shows that this dust could be masking the true impact of greenhouse gasses on climate change, and that a shift in the dust quantity could lead to a warming spike. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Upstairs, downstairs in Screwo's two-wheel, self-balancing wheelchair]( [The same mechanisms that allow the Bro to climb enable it to adjust its height to between 45 and 87 cm]( The ultimate in assistive mobility, Scewo’s Bro is the only self-balancing wheelchair able to rise up and climb stairs. This two-wheeled personal electric vehicle is delightfully intuitive to maneuver, as I found out first-hand at this year’s CES. [Read more]( Computers [Apple upgrades Mac mini with powerful new processors]( [Apple has upgraded its Mac mini line with its new M2 processors]( Alongside its new MacBook line, Apple has unveiled updates to its Mac mini range, which are kitted out with its newly announced M2 and M2 Pro chips. That gives these desktop computers a decent boost in speed and power over the previous models. [Read more]( Space [Miniature nuclear generators could power deep-space CubeSats]( [Artist's concept of future nuclear-powered CubeSats]( In a move that could see a new generation of deep-space CubeSats, NASA has greenlighted a project by the Rochester Institute of Technology to develop a nuclear power source that is a tenth the size of those in current use for planetary missions. [Read more]( Science [Simple automotive collision-avoidance sensor inspired by insect brains]( [The bioinspired sensor gauges the distance of approaching cars based on the intensity of their headlights]( Self-driving cars typically use radar or LiDAR technology to avoid collisions with other vehicles. Scientists have now created a much simpler insect-inspired system that could serve the same purpose more efficiently – at night, that is. [Read more]( Medical [Clinical trial shows probiotic could prevent dangerous superbug infection]( [Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a dangerous pathogen, but a new clinical trial has found that probiotics could help prevent infection]( Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterium in humans, but it can turn nasty. A new clinical trial has shown that a probiotic can selectively cut populations of the bug in humans, reducing the risk of infection without the hazards of antibiotics. [Read more]( Science [Wheeled robot uses a locust antenna to identify odors]( [The robot's machine-learning algorithm was trained on eight different smells]( While we've heard about a number of "electronic noses," the devices are rarely as sensitive as their natural counterparts. That's why Israeli scientists have taken a new approach, by incorporating a locust antenna into an odor-identifying robot. 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