In electric vehicle news, Mercedes-Benz has taken a significant step in EV development by unveiling the VAN.EA prototype and planning a modular and scalable platform by next year. Designed with luxury in mind, VAN.EA aims to meet the needs of diverse customers, with features ranging from spacious customizable designs to VIP shuttles. Check out the video of the prototype model.
Meanwhile, GE Aerospace has declared 2024 the “Year of Investment” and is celebrating a 100-year partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. CEO Larry Culp highlighted the company’s commitment to national defense strategy at the Reagan Defense Forum. Read more about the GE-DoD partnership and Culp’s panel discussion here.
In more aerospace news, Blue Origin and Estes Rockets are teaming up to create a line of New Glenn-inspired model rockets. This includes functional models and STEM kits designed to inspire the next generation of explorers and engineers. If you want to learn more about combining education and hobby interests, check out our article.
Turning to the U.S. defense manufacturing sector, the Department of Defense awarded Williams International a $253.7 million contract to ramp up production of gas turbine engines used in precision strike weapons. To learn more about this investment and how it supports national security, read this article.
Finally, a recent popular article was about the trend of car brands reintroducing physical buttons and knobs in response to driver dissatisfaction with touchscreen-only controls. Read our analysis of this change that prioritizes safety and convenience for a more user-friendly experience.
