In 2022, AVL RACETECH, the motorsport division of AVL, unveiled a revolutionary prototype—a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine (H₂-ICE) that is set to change the future of racing and automotive technology. This 2-liter turbocharged engine, designed entirely in-house by AVL RACETECH, marks a significant leap forward in motorsport innovation. The engine not only runs on hydrogen but also incorporates advanced water injection technology, pushing the boundaries of performance while contributing to the shift toward sustainable energy solutions in racing.

Unlike conventional hydrogen engines that operate with a lean-burn approach—often limiting their performance—AVL RACETECH’s hydrogen internal combustion engine uses a slightly lean-burn technique. This results in a higher power output, achieving an impressive 150 kW per liter. This performance level places the engine on par with high-performance racing engines that are close to production specifications, showcasing the potential of hydrogen as a viable fuel for motorsport.

Researchers at Okayama University in Japan have achieved a major breakthrough by developing nanodiamond sensors with the potential to revolutionize quantum sensing and bioimaging applications. These advanced sensors could enable highly detailed and accurate images of biological systems, significantly enhancing disease detection and treatment. Additionally, they could allow scientists to detect minute atomic and molecular changes that conventional sensors cannot identify, offering new possibilities for scientific exploration.

“Both quantum sensing and bioimaging have the potential to transform healthcare, technology, and environmental management, improving the quality of life and offering sustainable solutions to future challenges,” said Masazumi Fujiwara, an associate professor at Okayama University and one of the researchers involved in the study.

CATL, a Chinese leader in the battery and electric vehicle (EV) technology sector, has introduced its groundbreaking Bedrock Chassis, an ultra-safe EV platform that has passed rigorous safety tests, setting new benchmarks for automotive safety. This innovative chassis is capable of withstanding high-speed impacts and extreme crash conditions without compromising on safety, performance, or reliability.

The Bedrock Chassis has proven its resilience by successfully passing the world’s most challenging safety test: a frontal impact test at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph), without the risk of fire, explosion, or thermal runaway. CATL claims this achievement redefines the safety standards for the industry, with the Bedrock Chassis offering unparalleled protection in all scenarios and across a wide range of speeds.

Researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo have made a groundbreaking discovery: in-plane magnetic fields induce an anomalous Hall effect in EuCd₂Sb₂ films. By studying how these fields alter the material’s electronic structure, the team uncovered a significant in-plane anomalous Hall effect. This finding opens new avenues for controlling electronic transport in magnetic fields, with exciting potential applications in magnetic sensors.

The Hall effect, a well-known phenomenon in materials science, occurs when an electric current in a material is subjected to a magnetic field, creating a voltage that is perpendicular to both the current and the field. While much research has been conducted on the Hall effect under out-of-plane magnetic fields, the effects of in-plane magnetic fields have been less explored. Recently, however, in-plane magnetic fields have garnered increasing attention due to their potential to unlock new material behaviors, particularly in materials with unique electronic band structures, like EuCd₂Sb₂.