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When will commercially viable electric vehicles take to the skies?

A key challenge in building electric aircraft involves how much energy can be stored in a given amount of weight of the on-board energy source

Meet the two entreprenuers working on India's answer to Elon Musk's Tesla

Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain are set to hand over the keys of their all-electric smart scooters to the first set of customers in September

Japanese flying car gets off ground for a minute, may hit markets by 2026

Japan isn't the only country seeking to usher in a flying-car utopia; Dubai, Singapore, and New Zealand have expressed similar intentions

Two-wheelers, not cars, a better bet to meet India's electric vehicle goal

Narendra Modi's government has set a target of electric vehicles making up 30% of new sales of cars and two-wheelers by 2030 from less than 1% today

China will drive electric vehicle revolution driven by its battery industry

In 2018, Chinese sales topped 1.1 million cars, more than 55% of all electric vehicles sold in the world.

Second phase of FAME scheme to push electric vehicles delayed by six months

The delay, said sources, was due to lack of consensus among stakeholders within the government on allocation of funds

The economic black hole at the heart of the shift to electric vehicles

One option to replace lost fuel duty might be a tax on electric vehicle charging

The big obstacle on global auto industry's road to an electric future

Cutting the cost of batteries is arguably the industry's most urgent challenge

Are electric scooters good for the planet? Only if they replace car trips

When only one-third of e-scooter rides displace automobile travel, use of e-scooters likely increases overall transportation emissions by drawing people away from walking, biking or public transport

Batteries may rewire world's power grids, spell trouble for utility firms

Battery storage technology is nearing a tipping point like the one that accompanied the 'massive' adoption of solar power some years ago, say experts

People with autism are hot hires for artificial intelligence jobs

Companies are bringing in workers on the spectrum who can do repetitive tasks for hours or who excel at pattern recognition

Quest for cow-free milk: Lab-made dairy may soon make it to your home

Researchers at several start-up companies, including New Culture, have begun producing these proteins in the lab, with the aim of creating a new grocery store category: cow-free dairy

In a first, Facebook is adding its name to Instagram and WhatsApp

In a first, Facebook is adding its name to Instagram and WhatsApp

Garmin Forerunner 245 Music review: Ideal companion for fitness aficionados

This premium smartwatch, geared for those fitness aficionados who take their data seriously, ticks all the right boxes in tracking important metrics

Casio G-shock GA2000: A standout digital-analog product in smartwatch era

Priced at Rs 8,995, the GA2000 is one of Casio's cheapest offerings; it should strike a chord with loyal G-shock fans

Fitness bands to smartwatches: Wearables you need to step up your workout

Fitness tracker, smartwatch or hybrid lifestyle watch? Your activity level should decide your buy. A selection of recommendations from each category

Samsung Galaxy Fit-e review: Affordable fitness band for health enthusiasts

At Rs 2,590, the Galaxy Fit-e is a smartwatch-cum-fitness tracker that aims to take on other affordable fitness bands flooding the markets, especially the Xiaomi Mi Band and the Honor Band

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 launched in India: Know price, specs, features, & more

The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is powered by Kirin 710 system-on-chip (SoC), paired with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage - expandable up to 512GB through microSD

Review: Indian Air Force A Cut Above lets you become a virtual IAF fighter

Overall, the Indian Air Force: A Cut Above seems to be a joyful game to experience the different roles of an IAF personnel

Black Shark 2 Pro edition gets Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, UFS 3.0 storage

The Black Shark 2 Pro gets minor, but crucial design and hardware upgrades over its predecessor. Let's take a look at what is new in the Pro edition