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VW ID Buzz test drive: an EV with character and utility

September 7, 2022
I test drove the VW ID Buzz, an electric minivan and the latest VW electric vehicle. It’s a fun new EV with character and that is going to provide a ton of utility for families, and maybe even some special use cases. VW ID BUZZ SPECS Let me preface this by saying that VW brought us to Europe to test drive the vehicle because that’s where it is going to launch first. I know most of our…
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Kia EV batteries find second life as energy storage systems to reduce strain on grid

September 7, 2022
Kia Europe has announced a new partnership with encore Deutsche Bahn to reuse former EV batteries to create scalable energy storage systems. The prototype has already been implemented in Germany using Kia Soul EV batteries and marks the start of the automaker’s Europe-wide initiative. As a Korean automaker and member of the Hyundai Motor Group, Kia has fully embraced electrification as it…
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Hasselblad X2D 100C: A 100MP Camera with IBIS and Hybrid AF

September 7, 2022
Hasselblad’s new flagship medium format mirrorless camera is the X2D 100C which features a 100-megapixel backside illuminated sensor, phase detection hybrid autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and 15-stops of dynamic range with 16-bit color. Described as a “next generation” mirrorless medium format digital camera, Hasselblad says the X2D 100C has been engineered to bring…
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The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max Ditch the Notch, Upgrade Main Camera

September 7, 2022
Apple has announced the new iPhone 14 Pro (6.1-inch) and Pro Max (6.7-inch) devices that feature a new Dynamic Island notification center as well as an upgraded 48-megapixel main camera. The new main camera is a three-lens array that delivers 48-megapixel images via the main camera. That sensor, which bears striking resemblance to Samsung’s GM2, also features a quad-pixel array and is…
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