You can’t forge obsidian because it’s a glass and will crack. And here are a couple videos that show it’s very hard to cast it or blow it, plus two that shows how to knap it into an edge in … Continue reading →

The protein-based structure of human hair gives it its strength and makes it resistant to deformation. The keratinous fibres stretch easily, and can be extended by up to 40 percent before breaking. Previous research has found that human hair has … Continue reading →

The keratinous fibres stretch easily, and can be extended by up to 40 percent before breaking. Previous research has found that human hair has a tensile strength of around 200–260 MPa, which is comparable to steel. You could carry a … Continue reading →

SK Innovation. DETROIT/SEOUL, Sept 27 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) and its Korean battery partner SK Innovation (096770. Who makes Ford’s electric car batteries? SKFord is building twin lithium-ion battery plants in central Kentucky through a joint venture with … Continue reading →

Will electric cars of the future be able to run up to 1,000 miles, maybe yes, but there is no specific prediction of when yet. The truth is unless you are using your car for long drives often, most drivers … Continue reading →

In graphene, electrons can move faster than in any other material at room temperature. But techniques that cut sheets of graphene into the narrow ribbons needed to form wires of a nano-scale circuit leave ragged edges, which disrupt the electron … Continue reading →

Tesla says it’ll charge up to 3 miles per hour, which would yield times just short of a typical work week for a zero to full charge in the Model Y. Upgrade to Tesla’s $45 NEMA 14-50 adapter, and a … Continue reading →

The lithium-ion battery or Li-ion battery fire does not need any oxygen to burn at all, because it can do that without any oxygen at all. The nature of the fire is recognized as completely chemical, so there is no … Continue reading →

Xpeng Inc ADR maintains a prevalent Real Value of $33.52 per share. The last-minute price of the company is $36.37. At this time, the company appears to be overvalued. Is XPeng a good stock to buy now? XPeng stock’s valuation … Continue reading →

It’s Coming to America, Some Day. Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng had big news for investors late Thursday. Will Xpeng cars be sold in the US? Chinese automaker Xpeng has released pricing information for its third electric car, the P5 … Continue reading →

Silver, copper and platinum futures have all rallied to fresh highs recently as well. With all the talk about a gold bubble in the works as investors rush to stake their claim in this asset, it’s worthwhile to take a … Continue reading →

Production Materials means Materials that are consumed in the production processes to manufacture Products including without limitation, solder, epoxy, cleaner solvent, labels, flux, and glue. What are the materials needed in production? Standard Types of Materials Used in Manufacturing Manufacturing … Continue reading →

However, there is no substitute for silver. Just like gold, it is the physical properties of silver that make it a desirable metal with which to make jewelry. Is there a replacement for silver? Miralloy® – An electroplating alloy combination … Continue reading →

Below are some innovative materials that could transform manufacturing in the not-too-distant future. Titanium Fluoride Phosphate. Cellulose Nanofibers. Self-Healing Gel. Platinum-Gold Alloy. Composite Metal Foams. Spider Silk. Shrilk. Carbon Concrete. What are the new materials and how are they made? … Continue reading →

After being at the forefront of the country’s home-made effort to dominate the EV industry, the Chinese carmaker is now moving towards expanding into five new European countries by next year. The first step Nio made under its expansion drive … Continue reading →