AI takes control of tactical aircraft for over 17 hours in world first

AI takes control of tactical aircraft for over 17 hours in world first By David Szondy February 13, 2023 The Vista X-62A in flight-Lockheed Martin A unique Lockheed Martin fighter jet trainer called the VISTA X-62A has become the first tactical aircraft to be controlled by artificial intelligence, taking to the air for over 17 hours […]

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

World’s first ammonia-electric semi packs as much energy as the Tesla By Loz Blain  January 17, 2023 Amogy has presented “the world’s first ammonia-powered, zero-emissions semi truck” Photo courtesy of Amogy 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 […]

Laser-charged Chinese drone can stay in the air indefinitely

Laser-charged Chinese drone can stay in the air indefinitely By Loz Blain January 12, 2023 A large photoelectric converter on the bottom of the drone harvests energy from the laser much like a photovoltaic panel, allowing the drone to stay in the air indefinitely Northwestern Polytechnical University / China Daily Researchers at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xianyang, […]