0-100 km/h in less than a second: Swiss EV team destroys world record

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [0-100 km/h in less than a second: Swiss EV team destroys world record]( [Team AMZ has absolutely smashed the world EV acceleration record, reaching 100 km/h in less than one second]( A Swiss student team has absolutely smashed the record for the world's fastest-accelerating EV. Surreal-looking video shows driver Kate Maggetti rocketing from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a staggering time just under one second. Here's how they did it. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This $99 digital tape measure is the future of at-home handy work]( Whether you're working on a home project, measuring a tight space, or know someone who regularly uses a measurement tool, the ROLLOVA V2.0 Digital Rolling Tape Measure can assist with any room or item. [Read more]( Military [US Army fast tracks Abrams main battle tank modernization]( [The M1 Abrams main battle tank]( Based on lessons learned in Ukraine, the US Army has announced that it's abandoning its current modernization program for its M1A2 Abrams main battle tank in favor of a more fundamentally upgraded version called the M1E3. [Read more]( Energy [Single-bladed floating wind turbine promises half the cost, more power]( [Giant single-bladed turbines could create more power in floating offshore arrays, at half the cost of a traditional design]( We haven't seen a floating offshore wind turbine like this before. Touchwind claims its innovative single-blade turbines will solve several problems to drive down cost and downtime, using a single, huge blade with no fancy active pitch controls. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Full HD projector throws Netflix at the wall, supported by JBL sound]( [The KJM K3 1080p projector has a throw ratio of 1.29:1 for HDR10 visual up to 200 inches]( LED projectors can often restrict users to after-dark movies only, but the K3 Full HD model from China's KJM puts out 1,500 lumens for daytime watching potential. The projector also rocks JBL sound and is officially certified for Netflix. [Read more]( Military [New images of B-21 Raider released as it begins ground engine tests]( [The B-21 is beginning ground engine tests]( In the run up to its maiden flight later this year, Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force have released new images of the B-21 Raider heavy nuclear bomber as it begins ground engine runs at Northrop's Palmdale, California, facility. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [iPhone Pro Max sports a titanium body, 29-hour battery and USB-C port]( [The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max rock Apple's first-ever titanium body]( Apple has announced the latest version of the iPhone, which is available in four USB-C-connectible models – the 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. The latter boasts a titanium body, and a lofty price tag of US$1,199. [Read more]( Marine [Thunder electric surfboard rides the waves at up to 70 km/h]( [Cyrusher claims the combination of a 10-kW peak motor and 72-V/52-Ah battery could get surfers up to a stop speed of 70 km/h]( Cyrusher has been on a mission to offer "quality bikes made in China to international markets at great prices" since 2014. Now the company is riding into the electric watersports space with the Thunder electric surfboard. [Read more]( Medical [Over-the-counter cold medications don't work, FDA panel rules]( [The drugs don't work: A new FDA ruling advises the public to skip common oral medication for cold and flu treatment]( Adding weight to the large body of scientific evidence that has found phenylephrine is as useless as a placebo for nasal congestion, an advisory panel has declared common oral medications ineffective and urged for them to be removed from sale. [Read more]( Wearables [Apple adds double-tap gesture control to adventure-ready Watch Ultra 2]( [Common features can be accessed by double-tapping the index finger and thumb of the watch hand]( If you thought that last year's Apple Watch Ultra was a pretty impressive adventure wearable, there was clearly room for improvement as the second generation launches – with a much brighter display, double-tap control and on-watch Siri. [Read more]( Medical [Brain imaging reveals OCD sufferers have difficulty processing certainty]( [A new study has found that people with OCD have difficulty processing certainty when making decisions]( Using brain imaging, researchers have found that obsessive-compulsive disorder affects particular areas of the brain involved in processing certainty during the decision-making process, providing greater insight into this enigmatic condition. [Read more]( Urban Transport [JackRabbit ups the power and range for XG electric mini scoot/bike thing]( [The top speed is still 20 mph, but XG has more power to get you there]( We first came across the beautifully weird electric scoot/moto thing known as the JackRabbit back in 2018. An update followed a couple of years later, and now a bigger, more powerful, more capable "mini electric motorbike" has launched. [Read more]( Computers [This retro 14-in-one docking system takes you back to the future]( [It's cute, but importantly also functional]( As news of the iPhone 15 jams up the airwaves, you can also take a trip back to 1984, aesthetically speaking, with this retro desktop hub that channels the questionable beauty of the Macintosh 128K, but offers much more user-friendly modern appeal. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Untreated high blood pressure in over-60s increases dementia risk by 42%]( [A study has found that people over 60 with untreated high blood pressure have an increased risk of dementia]( A new study has found that over-60s with untreated high blood pressure have a greatly increased risk of developing dementia, suggesting that maintaining treatment for high blood pressure throughout later life is important for dementia prevention. [Read more]( Outdoors [Most powerful Airstream trailer ever aims to out-adventure competition]( [Airstream introduces the new Trade Wind off-grid travel trailer]( Airstream's new Trade Wind trailer looks to put space between you and the park-bound hordes, providing off-grid amenities meant to coddle campers during boondocking. It's an impressive marriage of old-world hospitality and new-world technology. [Read more]( Medical [Phosphorus-based nanotech rips apart superbugs & accelerates healing]( [Researchers have used nano-flakes of black phosphorus (red) to kill bacteria (green)]( Researchers have found that using nanoflakes of black phosphorus on wounds infected with drug-resistant superbugs not only kills the bugs, but accelerates wound healing. They say the innovative antimicrobial can be incorporated into common materials. [Read more]( Environment [Landfill-destined coffee grounds get converted to a 3D printing medium]( [An assortment of items printed from the coffee ground paste]( It was just last month that we heard how waste coffee grounds could be utilized to boost the strength of concrete. Well, new research shows that such otherwise-unwanted grounds could also be used to 3D-print plant pots, single-use cups and more. [Read more]( Military [MCL Viper system gives military vehicles multi-drone launch capacity]( [MCL Viper launching]( At this week's DSEI Defence exhibition in London, SpearUAV unveiled its Multi Canister Launcher (MCL) Viper system, which is bolted onto the outside of conventional and robotic military vehicles to launch Viper drones without exposing soldiers to harm. [Read more]( Materials [Plant-based glue bonds even better when placed underwater]( [Graduate students Aaron Mena (left) and Jennifer Garcia Rodriguez use the glue to join segments of coral together]( Getting glue to stick in dry conditions is relatively easy, but having it maintain a bond underwater is much more difficult. That said, a new bio-based glue not only works underwater, it actually gets stronger when immersed. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2022