We’re holding out hope that this will finally be the year when Apple decides to let users natively customize their Home Screen icons. While we wait for a sound solution, you can still use the Shortcuts app to create your own alternate app icons. We’ve been working on a new set of icons with lots of detail, depth, and vitality that you can use to make your iPhone more fun.
We’ll try to add…
A new law in France will soon require automakers to include a disclaimer in their advertisements encouraging more energy-efficient transportation alternatives such as walking, biking, or public transit.
The new legislation will come into force on March 1, and requires that…
Polaris spins off GEM, Taylor-Dunn brands into Waev, Inc.
January 4, 2022
In a management buyout from Polaris that closed December 31, the newly established Waev, Inc. will take over the manufacturing and operations of both the GEM neighborhood EV and Taylor-Dunn commercial vehicles, officially moving both brands’ headquarters to Anaheim…
Jim Rowan announced as new CEO of Volvo Cars
January 4, 2022
Volvo Cars announced to day that Jim Rowan would be taking the helm as CEO & President, but it’s Jim’s background in EVs and autonomous driving tech that should make the rest of the industry sit up and take notice: Volvo is serious about self-driving cars.
“I am very pleased to welcome Jim Rowan as the new CEO of Volvo Cars,” said Eric Li, Chairperson of the Board at Volvo.
Ford launches F-150 Lightning online configurator, starts at $40,000 but $74,000 for bigger battery
January 4, 2022
Ford has launched the F-150 Lightning’s online configurator and revealed all prices and options in the process.
It starts at $40,000 and it can be configured to a price up to $93,000 with all the options.
Today, Ford announces a massive increase of its planned production…
Clean energy made up 46% of Germany’s net public power generation in 2021. That was down from 50% in 2020, according to Fraunhofer ISE, the largest solar energy research institute in Europe.
Solar PV generation was up 0.7 terawatt-hours (TWh), but the reason clean…
Aventon Soltera electric bike launched as low-cost commuter e-bike with high-quality roots
January 4, 2022
Aventon is highly-regarded in the electric bicycle industry for its quality manufacturing. With the newly launched Aventon Soltera electric bike, the brand is now bringing its expertise to the more affordable end of the spectrum. The lower cost model still features the company’s high quality manufacturing and looks like it may edge out other competitors in the category on features.
The…
How many Americans expect to never drive an EV in their life? New driver report reveals it is more than you think
January 4, 2022
As we look back on 2021, we can say that it was another tremendous year for EV adoption despite setbacks from a continued pandemic and supply chain shortages. Looking ahead to 2022, an arsenal of new EVs are in the pipeline, offering a strong prospect of the most successful…
Denmark PM wants fossil-free flights by 2030
January 4, 2022
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she wants to “make flying green” in an ambitious New Year’s speech that included a commitment by Denmark’s government to make domestic flights fossil fuel free by 2030 – how the country will achieve that goal is…
Testing the Nikon Z9 at High ISO Against the Z6 II and D850
January 4, 2022
I just did a ISO comparison with the Nikon Z9 compared to the Nikon Z6 II and Nikon D850. I’ve been using my old D850 a lot for astrophotography and have been very pleased with its ISO performance.
When I got my Nikon Z6 II about a year ago I found it to outperform my Nikon D850 regarding ISO. That was expected since it has a lower resolution (24.5MP vs 45.7MP). So now that I’ve got…
