Weekend Edition: Innovative motors, an inventive transmission and a spacious tiny house

[New Atlas logo]( Welcome to our weekly wrap of the best stories to grace the pages of New Atlas over the last seven days. Sit back, relax and enjoy our Weekend Edition. Darren Quick Editor-in-Chief Automotive [Mahle combines two innovative concepts to field the "perfect motor"]( [Mahle says it's created the "perfect electric motor," combining two breakthroughs from earlier prototypes]( One of the world's largest tier-one auto parts suppliers claims it's created the "perfect motor." The compact Mahle motor uses no rare earth magnets, transmits power without contact or wear, and can run at high power indefinitely without overheating. [Read more]( Automotive [ZF formulates world's most compact magnet-free EV motor]( [ZF Friedrischshafen reveals the first details of its in-rotor inductive excited synchronous motor (I2SM)]( ZF looks to make inductive magnet-free motor design a viable alternative to permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PSMs). By integrating its inductive transmitter into the rotor, it creates a very compact unit it says performs comparably to a PSM. [Read more]( Bicycles [Continuously variable ebike transmission promises up to 20% more range]( [Driven has built at least three prototype bikes to demonstrate the Orbit drive]( The Orbit Drive promises an ebike transmission, built into the motor housing, that lasts for thousands of miles without maintenance, boosts efficiency and range, allows regenerative braking, and comes out lighter than most ebike drive systems. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Gaïa Tiny House goes extra wide and long to offer spacious interior]( [The Gaïa Tiny House is finished in pine, with aluminum accenting, and is based on a double-axle trailer]( Baluchon's latest tiny house is a departure from the French firm's usual pint-sized dwellings. Named the Gaïa Tiny House, it measures 36 sq m and that allows for a roomy interior layout, with enough space for a small family to live in comfort. [Read more]( Outdoors [Thule Outset detachable hitch tent drops rooftop car camping to ground]( [Thule reveals a different style of vehicle-mounted tent ahead of a Spring 2024 launch]( Thule channels its hitch and rooftop tent expertise into a new style of vehicle tent designed to offer the best of both vehicle and ground camping. The new Outset tent rides on the car hitch, rolling out at camp to become an above-ground shelter. [Read more]( Architecture [Brooklyn's first supertall skyscraper turns heads with intricate facade]( [The Brooklyn Tower incorporates a historic bank building that already stood on the site]( SHoP Architects has completed the first supertall skyscraper in Brooklyn, NYC. The residential tower rises to a height of 1,066 ft and is defined by a blackened stainless steel, copper and bronze facade that integrates an existing bank on the site. [Read more]( Automotive [Continental takes unusual approach with the Conti CityPlus concept tire]( [“We see great potential, especially for electric vehicles, where every kilometer of range counts,” says Klaus Kreipe, Head of Continental Tires’ original equipment business in the EMEA region]( Continental has unveiled a new concept tire at the IAA Mobility show in Hanover, Germany. Called the Conti CityPlus, it takes an unusual approach to "tire efficiency," focusing on urban use rather than highway driving. [Read more]( Automotive [Ford Yoka B+ camper fuses gear-hauling adventure van flex with RV size]( [Dethleffs' Yoka Go flips its tailgate]( Dethleffs has taken the idea of splitting the difference between motorhome and camper van up a notch with its new Yoka Go. The B+ RV has a cabin-widening motorhome box, a lift-gate for gear-hauling, and a price tag that undercuts many camper vans. [Read more]( Energy [China's #1 oil company says peak gasoline demand has already passed]( [Thanks to the acceleration of the uptake of EVs in China, Sinopec has moved forward its estimate of peak domestic gasoline demand]( China's extremely rapid adoption of EVs has forced oil giant Sinopec to adjust its forecasts, saying peak domestic gasoline demand has already passed and it's all downhill from here. The repercussions will be global. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [High levels of dangerous metals found in exclusive marijuana users]( [A study has found that people who exclusively use marijuana have high levels of dangerous metals in their blood and urine]( A new study has found that people who exclusively use marijuana have higher levels of potentially dangerous metals in their blood and urine than those who don’t, suggesting the drug may be an overlooked source of metal exposure. [Read more]( Medical [Improving bone strength by just 3% slashes hip fracture rate by 45%]( [A hip fracture can spell the end of independence, but researchers find it doesn't take much to lower risk]( More than 300,000 Americans aged 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures each year. But researchers have found that even tiny lifestyle changes can boost bone strength to a level that greatly reduces the incidence of these serious fractures. [Read more]( Computers [Tape lives! IBM and Fujifilm release record 50-TB memory tape]( [The 50-TB tape is designed for the IBM TS1170 cartridge drive]( You may think that computer tape memories died out before Rubik's cubes came in, but IBM and Fujifilm have teamed up to develop a record-breaking new sixth-generation tape storage system that can backup a whopping 50 TB of data. [Read more]( Good Thinking [New spin on 159-year-old tech could easily visualize air leaks in homes]( [Lead scientist Philip Boudreaux with the testing setup]( Nobody wants to live in a drafty house, yet checking for substantial air leaks within a home can be a complex process. Scientists have now devised what could be a much easier method of doing so, utilizing a technique that dates back to 1864. [Read more]( Automotive [33 Stradale is the luscious electric supercar only Alfa Romeo could make]( [Alfa Romeo transitions to the electric era by offering the 33 Stradale with both turbo and electric powertrain options]( The voluptuous new Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale rings in a new era while paying respects to the past, carrying a gas-electric powertrain split inside bodywork inspired by the legendary 1967 33 Stradale. It seems a shoe-in for "prettiest car of 2023." [Read more]( Military [US military plans to thwart China with 1,000s of autonomous war drones]( [The US DoD is hoping its Replicator initiative, to mass-manufacture autonomous weapons systems across all domains, will counter China's superior manpower if or when it decides to invade Taiwan]( The US Deputy Secretary of Defense has officially kicked off the AI drone wars, announcing a radical "Replicator" plan to put many thousands of intelligent autonomous war drones into service within 18-24 months, to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. [Read more]( Medical [Antioxidants such as vitamin C found to spur cancer growth & metastasis]( [New research has found that antioxidants can stimulate the growth of blood vessels in cancer tumors]( Researchers have found that antioxidants like vitamins C and E trigger a mechanism that stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in cancer tumors, helping them to grow and spread. They say it highlights the risk of taking unnecessary supplements. [Read more]( Urban Transport [InMotion unleashes powerful hill-climbing off-road electric unicycle]( ["Our team of engineers and designers has worked tirelessly to create a product that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of outdoor enthusiasts," said InMotion. "The Adventure embodies the spirit of exploration, allowing riders to forge their paths through uncharted territories."]( China's e-mobility specialist InMotion has unveiled a new electric unicycle that's been designed "to push the boundaries of exploration." The Adventure model boasts a frighteningly powerful motor, 120-km battery, and tunable suspension. [Read more]( Robotics [UGOT kit turns you into the maker of seven robots]( [The robots that can currently be built with the kit – future possibilities include humanoid, aerial and aquatic robots]( In recent years we've seen quadruped robots, self-balancing robots, and omnidirectional robots. Should you want one of your own, the UGOT Robotic Kit now allows users to build all of those bots and more. [Read more]( Wearables [Oscilloscope Watch nears end of epic 10-year development journey]( [Gabriel Anzziani's idea for a modern wristwatch combined with an oscilloscope turned into a 10-year Kickstarter development journey]( The estimated shipping date for successful Kickstarters can often prove to be a bit ambitious, but backers of the Oscilloscope Watch project are finally being rewarded for their patience – almost 10 years after the campaign ended. [Read more]( Military [Lockheed Martin tests ground-launch missile with double the range]( [The ER GMLRS in flight]( Lockheed Martin has successfully tested the latest in its family of missiles. Its next generation Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) reached a record 150 km (93 miles) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. 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