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First Lunar XPrize launch contract signed

An artist's impression of the SpaceIL lander. Image courtesy of SpaceIL.

Posted on 8 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

An Israeli spaceflight start-up has booked a 2017 launch for its pioneering moon lander, as part of Google’s Lunar XPrize.

Honda reveals FCV hydrogen-powered sedan

The Honda FCV hydrogen fuel cell front interior - image courtesy of Honda

Posted on 8 Oct 2015 by Cobey Bartels

Honda is set to unveil a production-ready version of the tentatively named FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) at this year’s Tokyo motor Show, following the debut of the concept last year.

Toyota reveals vision for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in Australia

The 2016 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Sedan arriving in the US - image courtesy of Toyota.

Posted on 7 Oct 2015 by Tim Brown

Toyota Australia predicts that the commercial sector will play a vital part in the roll-out of fuel cell vehicles in the future.

Droneport proposed to be constructed in Rwanda

An artist's impression of the Droneport planned to be built in Rwanda. Image courtesy of Foster + Partners.

Posted on 1 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

A new proposal is calling for the construction of a pilot drone-based delivery system in Rwanda.

Tesla unveils Model X electric SUV set to deliver in 2016

The Tesla Model X comes with standard with all-wheel drive and a 90kWh battery providing 250 miles of range - image courtesy of Tesla.

Posted on 1 Oct 2015 by Cobey Bartels

Tesla has showed off its long-awaited Model X electric sports-utility vehicle (SUV), offering a family-friendly seven seats coupled with 762HP and a supercar-rivalling 3.2 second 0-100MPH time.

Elio Motors named in top 10 of LA Auto Show’s Top Automotive Startups

The Elio Motors three-wheel model is expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2016 - Image courtesy of Elio Motors.

Posted on 29 Sep 2015 by Aiden Burgess

Elio Motors has confirmed its status as one of the standout new entrants to the automotive industry by being named as one of the Los Angeles Auto Show’s 2015 Top 10 Automotive Startups.

India launches first ISRO space laboratory

The Astrosat spacecraft is launched into orbit. Image courtesy of ISRO.

Posted on 29 Sep 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the country’s first ever space laboratory over the weekend.

AgustaWestland completes unmanned helicopter trials

The original PZL SW-4 AgustaWestland helicopter on which the unmanned variant is based - image courtesy of AgustaWestland

Posted on 28 Sep 2015 by Cobey Bartels

AgustaWestland has completed the capability concept demonstration (CCD) of its unmanned PZL-Swidnik SW-4 helicopter for the UK Ministry of Defence.

Lift off for pioneering UAV collaboration

Posted on 25 Sep 2015 by Jonny Williamson

A pioneering collaboration between two North West UK universities has successfully resulted in World’s first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight incorporating graphene.

Potentially dangerous nanoparticles found in common Australian foods

A test commissioned by Friends of the Earth has found nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silica (SiO2) in fourteen common consumer products.

Posted on 25 Sep 2015 by Matthew Buckley

Commonly-eaten foods in Australia have been found to contain nanoparticles, despite the nation’s food regulation agency’s denials.

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