In 2019, rats drove handmade cars at the University of Richmond, steering left, right, or straight to reach Froot Loops in a complex testResearchers trained rats to drive small cars for rewards. Rats housed in enriched cages learned faster and showed continued interest. Drivi...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
China's Geely used 800 engineers and AI to create a modular EV manufacturing system; Ford is now applying it in Spain, aiming to slash development time and costs by half without building the system itselfFor decades, Western automakers entered Chinese joint ventures primarily to secure access to local buyers. That dynamic has quietly inverte...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against US as Trump tells its leaders to 'fall in line'Canada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US after President Donald Trump threatened steeper levies on Canadian autos, stee...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Global Market: Porsche stock falls as MHP sale, weak revenue keep investors on edgePorsche shares faced pressure as investors assessed its €320 million MHP sale to TCS and a €1.25 billion technology partnership. The deal s...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
In 1970, Apollo 13 used a wristwatch to time a 14-second burn without computer guidance. 56 years later, the manual maneuver remains a textbook survival feat and a NASA legendWhen Apollo 13 Went Dark, a Mechanical Wrist watch Saved the Mission. After an explosion crippled their spacecraft, the crew powered down t...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 72: Its profit finally came from the factory. The question is about durabilityThe largest single liability on this automobile supplier's balance sheet is not a bank loan. It is a lease, tied to an entity controlled by...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscleChina’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global r...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Niti Aayog proposes skill (re)set with focus on outcome-linked financing, PPPsNiti Aayog proposes core reforms to transform India's skilling architecture. The roadmap seeks to create a coherent system supporting cumul...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testThe economic potential of humanoid robots manufactured in China is becoming increasingly evident. Investors are focusing on robots that can...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- As Opel turns to Chinese partners, its hometown frets about the future
Struggling like many other European automakers, Opel is expanding its partnership with Leapmotor to build a new SUV, tapping the Hangzhou-b...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demandUK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective ea...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 71: This small-cap auto supplier is trying to become a consumer brand againThe most interesting part of this old auto story is not nostalgia. It is how the company, after leaving the consumer vehicle market, has re...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Lenskart Q1 profit jumps; Tata stocks tumbleLenskart posted a strong first quarter, with profit nearly quadrupling. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are losing China to EV upstartsAs competition in the Chinese automotive sector intensifies, German car manufacturers are witnessing a decline in sales and profitability. ...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Centum Electronics to invest Rs 500 crore in Karnataka: MB PatilCentum Electronics will invest five hundred crore rupees in Karnataka. A new aerospace and defence electronics manufacturing facility will ...
07 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
EV industry to generate up to 40 mn jobs by 2030: ReportIndia's electric vehicle (EV) sector is expected to generate30-40 million jobs by 2030, with hiring likely to grow15-20% annually, accordin...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST