Welcome to the engineering update. In this week’s episode:
A More Fuel-Efficent Big Rig
The result of a 5-year study that promises to cut fuel consumption by 30 percent, the Volvo Concept Truck offers a 40 percent improvement on aerodynamic efficiency on the tractor and the trailer.
Russia’s $12 Billion Hyperloop Project
Russia is exploring the possibilities of implementing a hyperloop transport system to create a high-speed line between different parts of the country.
This Home Robot Does It All
Asus has revealed the Zenbo home robot, created to offer busy modern families a helping hand with everyday tasks like controlling connected smart devices.