Image: MarvelousThe latest UK charts are in and, with only one new release to speak of, the list is much as you might expect.Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana was the only new entry to the chart this week, just sneaking into the top 40 to land in 38th in its debut week (with a 53%/47% console split for PS5 and Switch, respectively).Other than that, it's business as usual. EA Sports FC 25 takes the gold, and Switch favourites like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Party Jamboree and Nintendo Switch Sports round out the top 10. Interestingly, It Takes Two has also reappeared out of nowhere to land in 19th a hangover from "we should play more games together" New Year's resolutions, perhaps.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube791kWatch on YouTube Here's a look at this week's full top 40, with platform breakdowns for all of the titles available on other consoles as well as the Switch:Last WeekThis WeekGamePlatform Split21EA Sports FC 25PS5 42%, Switch 28%, PS4 20%, Xbox Series 9%12Hogwarts LegacySwitch 51%, PS4 23%, PS5 22%, Xbox One 3%43Call of Duty: Black Ops 634Elden Ring85Mortal Kombat 11 UltimatePS5 62%, PS4 37%, Xbox Series 1%, Switch 0%96Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition57Mario Kart 8 Deluxe68Super Mario Party Jamboree79Nintendo Switch Sports1210Mortal Kombat 1PS5 95%, Switch 3%, Xbox Series 2%1011Minecraft2312LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaPS4 50%, PS5 32%, Switch 16%, Xbox Series 1%-13The Sims 4: Life & Death1114Grand Theft Auto V-15The Sims 4: Lovestruck1316Super Mario Bros. Wonder-17Mortal Kombat X1618Animal Crossing: New Horizons-19It Takes TwoSwitch 62%, PS4 38%-20Batman: Arkham Knight1921The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition1722Star Wars Outlaws1823Just Dance 2025 EditionSwitch 96%, PS5 4%3024Astro Bot2125MySims Cozy Bundle2026The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom3227Mafia Trilogy-28Bluey: The VideogameSwitch 74%, PS5 17%, PS4 6%, Xbox Series 2%3929Tomb Raider I-II-III RemasteredSwitch 46%, PS5 37%, PS4 18%2530Sonic X Shadow GenerationsPS5 42%, Switch 42%, Xbox Series 10%, PS4 6%-31Sonic SuperstarsSwitch 69%, PS5 24%, Xbox Series 6%, PS4 1%2632LEGO Harry Potter CollectionPS5 44% Switch 43%, PS4 7%, Xbox Series 5%-33The Witcher III: Wild Hunt GOTY Edition3834Pokmon Scarlet-35Black Myth: Wukong2236Mad Max3637Little Nightmares: Complete EditionSwitch 96%, PS4 3%, Xbox One 0%NEW38Ys Memoire: The Oath in FelghanaPS5 53%, Switch 47%2839The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom3540WreckfestPS5 97%, Switch 3%[Compiled by GfK]< Last week's charts The long-awaited remaster of the remakeDid you pick up anything new this week? Let us know what you think of the latest charts in the comments below.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:01 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Breaks Silence On 'Switch 2' Image And Video LeaksThe "official" announcement will take place this fiscal yearIs This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?Update: Genki had a visit from Nintendo's lawyers, it's claimedDigital Foundry Weighs In On 'Switch 2' Motherboard - Just How Powerful Is It?Expect lots of PS4 portsZelda: Breath Of The Wild Tops Rolling Stone's 50 Best Games Of All TimeOf course it does!Switch's First 'Rebootless Update' Of 2025 Is Now Live, Here Are The DetailsFollowing Version 19.0.1's rollout last October

The gift that keeps on giving.Monthly Splatfests are a thing of the past for Splatoon 3 these days, but Nintendo is still keeping the seasonal events coming. With Splatoween out the way, the next one to roll around is Frosty Fest, a festive celebration which will be heading to the Splatlands next month.As revealed in a tweet by @NintendoUK, the Frosty Fest Splatfest will get underway from 11th-12th January 2025 (depending on your region), with the theme this time asking 'What would make you happiest?' There are three gift-based teams to choose between, with Team Money, Experiences and Presents all vying for your support.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

In BriefPosted:4:18 AM PST January 13, 2025UK domain giant Nominet confirms cybersecurity incident linked to Ivanti VPN hacksNominet, the U.K. domain registry that maintains .co.uk domains, has experienced a cybersecurity incident that it confirmed is linked to the recent exploitation of a new Ivanti VPN vulnerability.In an email to customers, seen by TechCrunch, Nominet warned of an ongoing security incident under investigation.Nominet said hackers accessed its systems via third-party VPN software supplied by Ivanti, adding that the intrusion exploited a zero-day vulnerability, giving Nominet no time to apply patches.Ivanti confirmed last week that hackers were exploiting a vulnerability in Connect Secure, its widely used enterprise VPN appliance, to break into customers networks. Ivanti hasnt said how many customers are affected, but cybersecurity firm watchTowr Labs told TechCrunch that it has seen widespread compromises.Nominet, which is the first organization to publicly confirm it has been affected by the Ivanti bug, said it currently has no evidence of data breach or leakage. The company added that it has restricted access to the VPN software while it investigates the incident.Topics

Healthcare is proving to be one of the more lucrative industries when it comes to building AI solutions to speed up how work is carried out across clinical, research and administrative operations. Today comes one of the latest examples of how that is playing out in terms of venture funding. Qventus, a startup that builds AI-based tools to automate work across a range of healthcare scenarios they include surgeries, hospital discharges, and inpatient/outpatient check-ups has raised a Series D of $105 million.The funding which includes $85 million in equity and $20 million in optional debt will be used to develop more AI teammates to use across a wider set of use cases beyond the in-patient applications that helped Qventus make its name, the company said.Debt is available as we go forward if we want to put the pedal to the metal, said CEO and co-founder Mudit Garg in an interview. To be candid we needed neither equity nor debt but it was an opportunity.KKR is leading the funding, with previous backer Bessemer Venture Partners also participating. The round includes has a number of prominent strategic investors who are also customers of Qventus: Northwestern Medicine, HonorHealth, and Allina Health. The companys valuation is not being disclosed but we understand from sources that it is more than $400 million.Significantly, the fundraise underscores the interest that AI healthcare is attracting at the moment among investors. Just in the last few days, Cera in the U.K. announced $150 million in financing; Hippocratic raised $141 million; and Innovaccer raised $275 million.It also points to Qventuss own progress. This latest Series D is bigger than all of the startups previous rounds put together, with PitchBook noting that Qventus had raised around $95 million before this round. Its last valuation, in 2022, was around $200 million.Garg said that Qventus has grown its number of customers four-fold since then, working out to net retention of 120%; and its core business has seen threefold growth. It is not revealing revenue figures or any other specific numbers but he added it that is very close to breaking even. That is a detail that has become more important in recent years as startups look for more sustainable business models given that the IPO window remains relatively small, yet investors are still looking for returns.AI scribes and other kinds of AI assistants have now become relatively commonplace products in the healthcare market, so much so some AI healthcare companies might even work to distance themselves from that description to differentiate themselves.We are not an AI scribe company, Garg said. We do have the capacity to listen, but AI scribe is a relatively commoditised space and we focus on an area of operations where there is a huge pain point.Garg himself has a background in engineering and an MBA, both from Stanford, and he first came into contact with the potential of using automation to help in healthcare while working on a hospital project at McKinsey. Qventus itself has been around for more than 12 years, getting its start initially by applying machine learning and other kinds of automation technologies to make clinicians and other medical professionals more efficient and then expanding into further areas of development such as pharmacy operations.More recently, the developments of generative AI have pushed it closer to building solutions that are more responsive to what clinicians are working on in real time.If you think of where care teams are doing in below license tasks, he said, referring to admin work that is part and parcel of clinical work these days, machine learning has already been in this space for twelve years. Generative AI, he said, has helped bring more unstructured data into the mix to improve how AI tools can be used to help clinicians carry out more of that admin work, emailing and faxing far beyond [what an AI scribe can do] to take the burden off the user.Were likely to see more activity in the AI healthcare space in the coming year, both in terms of fundraises for the most promising companies, as well as M&A to consolidate the field.Qventusis at the intersection of themes that KKR has spent extensive time evaluating across both our Technology and Health Care teams, Jake Heller, a partner and head tech growth, Americas, at KKR, told TechCrunch. The company is at a key growth moment, especially during this time where health systems are adopting technology more and more to drive efficiency.The companys technology meaningfully alleviates care orchestration and administrative burdens for physicians and medical staff, which allows providers to focus on delivering the best care to patients.

Coreweave, the cloud computing company that provides companies with AI compute resources, has formally opened its first two data centers in the U.K. its first outside its domestic U.S. market.CoreWeave opened its European headquarters in London last May, shortly after earning a $19 billion valuation off the back of a $1.1. billion fundraise. At the same time, the company announced plans to open two data centers as part of a 1 billion ($1.25 billion) investment in the U.K. Todays news coincides with a separate announcement from the U.K. government, which details a five-year investment plan to bolster government-owned AI computing capacity as well as geographic AI Growth Zones, which includes AI infrastructure from the private sector.This investment is a huge vote of confidence in the U.K.s digital technology sector, and is exactly the kind we want to see as we grow the economy and use AI to drive efficiency, Rachel Reeves, U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer, said in a statement.CoreWeaves first U.K. data center quietly went live in Crawley back in October, the company said, and the second hub started operations in December in London Docklands. Both locations use Nvidias Hopper GPUs (graphical processing units), based on its upgraded H200 series of chips designed for AI workloads.From crypto to AI computeFounded in 2017, CoreWeave started out with a focus on crypto mining, but with the surge in demand for AI compute the processing power and infrastructure required to carry out computational tasks such as running algorithms and machine learning models the company repurposed its GPU infrastructure for such workloads.CoreWeave is one of a number of cloud infrastructure startups looking to capitalize on the AI hype wave, including domestic European players such as Frances FlexAI; DataCrunch, which is based out of Finland; and Netherlands-based Nebius, which emerged from the ashes of Russian internet giant Yandex. CoreWeave said it had opened 28 data centers by the end of 2024, including the two new ones it announced today. Its also planning 10 new data centers in 2025, three of which will be in Europe, including three previously announced locations in Norway, Sweden and Spain.

The European Commission (EC) has approved US chip design software provider Synopsys deal to acquire engineering simulation specialist Ansys, subject to divestiture conditions.Worth $35 billion, the cash-and-stock agreement was announced last January. It seeks to expand the companys customer base and market position through silicone-to-system product sets. This is reportedly the biggest deal between two publicly traded companies since Broadcoms $69 billion acquisition of VMware in 2023. Anysys process simulation software is leveraged throughout the additive manufacturing industry to optimize 3D printing designs. It has previously partnered with Materialise to integrate its simulation capabilities with the Magics build preparation tool.The EC, an executive branch of the European Union (EU), found that Synopsys Ansys merger would stifle global competition in the optics, photonics, and register-transfer-level (RTL) power consumption analysis software markets, crucial to the chip design process.Consequently, both firms have agreed to sell overlapping business operations to EC-approved buyers. Synopsys will divest its optics and photonics software, including Code V, LightTools, LucidShape, RSoft, and ImSym. The Silicon Valley-based company also agreed to transfer its Optical Solutions Group to Keysight Technologies in September 2024. Ansys will sell its PowerArtist RTL power consumption analysis platform.According to the EC, these commitments address market choice and competition concerns, representing a significant step towards the acquisitions completion. An independent trustee acting under the Commissions supervision will monitor the implementation of these divestitures, a prerequisite for the acquisitions approval.EU flags flying at the European Commission. Image via Parliament magazine. Synopsys Ansys acquisition one step closer to completionThe EC concluded that a non-amended merger would have resulted in higher prices and less choice for customers. Following positive feedback during a market test, the Commission believes the modified deal will no longer raise competition concerns. However, this agreement does not mean Synopsys Ansys acquisition is guaranteed. Further regulatory checks must be completed amid wider concerns regarding its impact on market conditions.Last month, the UKs Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that the proposed purchase could reduce competition in Britains supply of semiconductor chip design and light simulation products. This would reportedly stunt innovation, resulting in lower-quality software and higher prices for UK businesses and consumers. Last week, the CMA noted that it is willing to accept Synopsys and Ansys divestment offer as grounds for approval.Elsewhere, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reviewing the $35 billion acquisition. It conducted an initial review in March 2024, reaching out for information from third parties. A second request for information was made the following month. Similarly, Taiwans Fair Trade Commission is reportedly reviewing an antitrust filing for the business combination. Announced in November, this process is expected to take several months.This follows a 2022 US Department of Commerce investigation into Synopsys amid allegations that the firm had illegally shared chip designs with Huawei Technologies Co.s HiSilicon business unit for production at Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC). These Chinese companies are designated as threats to national security by the Commerce Departments Bureau of Industry and Security. Chinas State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is also reviewing the $35 billion transaction, and will reportedly require behavioral remedies specific to the countrys market.Ansys headquarters. Photo via Ansys.3D printing software mergers and acquisitions 2024 reportedly saw $369 billion recorded in software-related business transactions. This included Siemens agreement to acquire Altair Engineering Inc., a 3D design and simulation software developer. Worth approximately $10 billion, this agreement seeks to strengthen the German tech multinationals market position and create the worlds most complete AI-powered design and simulation portfolio.Expected to close in the second half of 2025, Siemens Altair deal is its third-largest acquisition to date. This will see the company combine its products with Altairs software portfolio and provide the Michigan-based firm with a global footprint. It is hoped that the new business combination will provide $500 million per year in the medium term, and over $1 billion per year in the long.In December 2024, US-based 3D Systems agreed to sell its Geomagic reverse-engineering software to Hexagons Manufacturing Intelligence Division. The $123 million deal forms part of the Rock Hill-based 3D printer manufacturers review to prioritize software it deems central to accelerating the adoption of its additive manufacturing technology.Elsewhere, 3D printing service provider Shapeways recently acquired a majority stake 3D file-sharing platform Thangs, taking the reins from the sites developer Physna, Inc. This represented the second phase of Shapeways strategy to revive the company following its er its Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in July 2024.Hosting over 24 million 3D printable models, Thangs allows users to monetize their designs. By integrating Shapeways digital manufacturing engine, designers can now sell physical products directly to buyers through a new print-on-demand approach.Who won the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards?All the news from Formnext 2024.Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news.You can also follow us on X, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content.Featured image shows the Ansys headquarters. Photo via Ansys.

Shenzhen-based 3D printing software company CBD-Tech is set to redefine workflows for digital dentistry professionals with its new CHITUBOX Dental V1.2.0, slicer software, which is planned to be released in the first quarter of this year.Tailored for precise and efficient dental 3D printing, this updated slicer software introduces new features, including a MAC-compatible version, refined core functions, and improved parameter management. Following its initial release in July 2024, the software continues to offer high-quality results through novel upgrades, with a major update planned for 2025 addressing evolving industry needs.According to the company, CHITUBOX Dental V1.2.0 reflects our commitment to making dental 3D printing as seamless and efficient as possible. By addressing real-world challenges such as parameter compatibility and expanding our material library through collaborations, we aim to empower dental professionals to deliver outstanding care with minimal technical hurdles.CHITUBOX Dental V1.2.0 user-interface (UI). Image via CBD-Tech.Advanced updates for dental workflow optimizationAmong the new features, updates to hollowing, filling, and drilling functions enhance usability, making routine tasks faster and more intuitive. Professionals working with resin materials and custom 3D printer configurations will benefit significantly from these streamlined workflows.Optimizations in parameter application address specific challenges faced by users, ensuring seamless integration of various materials and printers.Moreover, support for .cfgx and .cfg parameter file formats brings added convenience for users migrating from CHITUBOX Basic and CHITUBOX Pro. Parameters can now be transferred directly without the need to modify file extensions, reducing the time and complexity previously required.Additionally, direct import of print files from CHITUBOXs Resin Profiles Library eliminates the need for format conversions, providing a smoother and more efficient experience.Frequent updates in consumer 3D printer models have long posed challenges for software companies compatible with new printers and software. So the users who bought the new models of printer may not be able to use their printing parameter files in the slicer software. Previous versions of CHITUBOX Dental allowed users to configure custom printers but lacked the ability to import parameter files directly.This gap is addressed in V1.2.0, which supports direct parameter package imports into custom printer settings. By enhancing compatibility with various printers and user configurations, the software ensures a more inclusive experience for professionals across the field.CHITUBOX Dental V1.2.0 supports the direct import of parameter packages into a custom 3D printer. Image via CBD-Tech.Expanded cooperation in dentistryCollaborations with industry leaders have also included bundled sales with resin manufacturers, including Kexcelled and New Stetic, providing users with integrated solutions that align with their dental 3D printing needs.Joint marketing efforts with these partners showcase the synergy between advanced software capabilities and novel resin technologies. Additionally, ongoing engagement with dental experts has led to the establishment of a dental ambassador group, fostering a platform for feedback, collaboration, and innovation.CBD-Techs dental ambassador group. Image via CBD-Tech.By prioritizing seamless parameter management and material compatibility, CBD-Tech has created a tool that caters to the demands of modern dental professionals.In addition to simplified workflows, CHITUBOX Dental V1.2.0 supports cost-effective production processes, enabling clinics and institutions to adopt advanced digital dentistry solutions with ease. These developments align with the broader goal of empowering dental providers to deliver high-quality, efficient, and affordable care to patients worldwide.As digital dentistry continues to evolve, CHITUBOX Dental seeks to be a key contributor, adapting to technological advancements while addressing the practical challenges faced by professionals in the field.With its expanded functionality and user-centric approach, the software stands to support the next generation of dental care.Who won the 20243D Printing Industry Awards?All the news fromFormnext 2024.To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.While youre here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.Featured image shows CHITUBOX Dental V1.2.0 user-interface (UI). Image via CBD-Tech.Ada ShaikhnagWith a background in journalism, Ada has a keen interest in frontier technology and its application in the wider world. Ada reports on aspects of 3D printing ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical and dental.

A recent study conducted by Henkels Loctite 3D Printing team has revealed that UV curing resins can compete with established engineering thermoplastics in many durability conditions relevant for industrial applications.According to Henkel, additive manufacturing has transformed how functional plastic parts can be produced, providing superior design flexibility, complexity, and speed in production. As the range of materials expands, particularly UV curing resins, a growing need exists to evaluate their performance compared to traditional thermoplastics.Based on frequent customer requests, Loctite 3D Printing conducted a study that compared their UV curing resins Loctite 3D 3843 BK and Loctite 3D IND403 BK with two traditional thermoplastics used for injection molding, namely PA6 and POM.In this study the mechanical properties of the 3D printed samples were compared with the Injection molded samples. The individual performances were assessed after following an extensive series of durability tests, like accelerated weathering, accelerated heat ageing, immersion in chemicals, climate cycling and mechanical properties at different temperatures. Depending on the respective test conditions PA6 or POM could demonstrate better durability performance, while in others Loctite3DIND403BK showed equal performance to POM and in several test conditions Loctite3D3843BK even outperformed PA6.The study highlights the advantages of UV curing resins used in additive manufacturing in terms of durability performance, making them a promising option for advanced manufacturing needs and was conducted in cooperation with Protolabs, who provided the injection molded samples of PA6 and POM.Download the full white paper to learn more about the findings.Who won the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards?All the news from Formnext 2024.To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.While youre here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.Featured image shows a picture of test setup for tensile testing using ASTM D638 Type IV specimens. Photo via Henkel.

Hi everyone!This is my first post and my first participation in events.I dont have a lot of pieces in my portfolio yet, so it didnt take me long to decide that my entry would be a fairly straightforward cast animation, where shards of ice burst from the ground to the surface.I actually started working on this back in late December, but I havent posted anything until now because I kept asking myself, Whats even worth sharing here? Other people could make this in just a couple of hours.But now, I feel ready to share my progress, so heres the result so far:For the character model, I used Paragon: Sevarog (if thats something that needs to be mentioned). I also edited and combined a few sequences to fit my effect.I promise to keep sharing my progress from here on out! What I dont like so far and plan to improve (in order):Add air distortion during the initial appearance of the effect.Modify the central orb to make it more detailed and enhance the glow of the snowflakes during flight.Rework the trail to include more details.Create a smoother and more visually appealing transition on collision between the orb and the ground, as well as during the frost spread.Add a glowing edge highlight to the frost on the ground and make it shimmer dynamically.When the frost spread reaches its final size, create a clear boundary for the spells area of effect.At the climax of the effect, add a rainbow-like shimmer when the explosion occurs.Redesign the cracks and their appearance sequence; they feel a bit underwhelming right now.Instead of having the ice shards simply disappear, I want to add a shattering effect where they break into smaller pieces.Improve the fade-out of the entire effect by adding something like a dissolve effect.Let me know what you think and feel free to share any feedback! Thanks for checking it out!

Tech The future of trucking rolls forward in Shell's experimental big rig How Shell's Starship 3.0 is revolutionizing commercial trucking Published January 13, 2025 6:00am EST close 'CyberGuy': The future of trucking rolls forward in Shell's experimental big rig Tech expert Kurt Knutsson takes a closer look at Shell's Starship 3.0: A natural gas big rig boosting efficiency 2.5 times, proving greener trucking. The Shell Starship Initiative has been on an interesting journey since its inception in 2018, with a mission to redefine energy efficiency in the commercial trucking sector. Starting with diesel engines, the first two versions of the Starship made impressive strides in fuel efficiency, but now with the introduction of the Starship 3.0, we're witnessing a remarkable shift towards sustainability. This latest iteration features the innovative Cummins X15N natural gas engine, which not only enhances performance but also significantly reduces emissions.Enter the giveaway by signing up for myfree newsletter. Starship 3.0 (Shell) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Evolution of the Starship initiativeThe ShellStarship Initiative began with a clear goal: to set new benchmarks for energy efficiency in commercial trucking. The first two versions of the Starship were powered by diesel engines, achieving notable fuel efficiencies compared to industry standards. However, the introduction of the Cummins X15N natural gas engine in the Starship 3.0 represents a pivotal shift away from diesel, addressing both environmental concerns and operational efficiency.The X15N engine, launched in 2024, is designed specifically for heavy-duty applications and overcomes previous limitations associated with natural gas as a fuel source. It provides similar power outputs to diesel engines but does so with enhanced fuel efficiency and significantly lower emissions. This is particularly important as the trucking industry faces increasing pressure to meet stricter environmental regulations. Starship 3.0 (Shell) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Key features of Starship 3.0The Starship 3.0 is packed with cutting-edge features that set it apart in the world of trucking. From its innovative natural gas power train to its sleek aerodynamic design, every aspect of this vehicle has been meticulously crafted to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions. Lets dive into some of the standout features that make the Starship 3.0 a game-changer for the industry.Natural gas power train: The switch to the Cummins X15N engine allows the Starship 3.0 to operate on various forms of natural gas, including renewable natural gas. This adaptability not only enhances its eco-friendliness but also positions it as a practical option for fleets looking to transition away from traditional fuels.Weight reduction: The new engine is approximately 500 pounds lighter than its diesel counterpart, which increases the potential freight-carrying capacity of the truck. This weight reduction is complemented by other lightweight materials used in the truck's construction, contributing to an impressive ton-miles per gallon efficiency of 183, compared to an industry average of 72.Aerodynamic design: The Starship 3.0 features a sleek design with curved edges and optimized aerodynamics that reduce wind resistance. Additional enhancements like low rolling resistance tires and integrated aerodynamic panels further contribute to its efficiency.Advanced lubricants: Shell has developed specialized lubricants tailored for the higher temperatures generated by natural gas engines. The truck uses Shell Rotella NG Plus SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil, formulated specifically for this purpose, alongside advanced transmission lubricants that improve overall performance.Real-world testing: The input from experienced truck drivers, such as brothers Brian and Eric Rector, has been invaluable in refining the Starship's design and functionality. Their hands-on experience with all three iterations of the truck has provided critical data that informs ongoing improvements. Starship 3.0 (Shell) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Performance metricsThe performance metrics achieved by the Starship 3.0 are impressive. It surpassed its predecessors with a freight ton efficiency that is 2.542 times better on a ton-miles per gallon basis, while also achieving an average fuel consumption of 9 mpg (diesel gallon equivalent) while hauling an industry maximum load of 80,000 pounds. Additionally, the emissions reductions associated with using renewable natural gas further enhance its environmental credentials, making it a viable option for fleets aiming for sustainability. Starship 3.0 (Shell) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Kurts key takeawaysThe Starship 3.0, with its innovative natural gas engine and impressive performance metrics, showcases how technology can transform the industry while addressing environmental concerns. This initiative not only sets new benchmarks for energy efficiency but also offers a practical roadmap for fleets looking to reduce their carbon footprint.Do you believe that transitioning to natural gas and other eco-friendly technologies is the key to addressing environmental challenges, or do you think there are other solutions that should be explored? 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