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Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculation

November 14, 2023
Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculation. Range calculations are difficult regardless of the type of powertrain – electric or internal combustion engine. There are just so many factors that can affect the efficiency of a vehicle on a road that it is hard to determine how far it can go on a full battery pack or tank of gas. But it is important. I’d argue that accurate range…
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CryptoNews

Blackrock Confirms News of XRP ETF Filing Is Fake – Featured Bitcoin News

November 14, 2023
Rumors circulated on Monday that Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has registered to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), following its registration of a spot ether ETF. However, Blackrock quickly denied the rumor, confirming that it has not filed to launch an XRP exchange-traded product. Blackrock Hasn’t File to Launch XRP ETF As enthusiasm for cryptocurrency exchange-traded…
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US seeks to fund Israeli laser as Army considers Iron Beam’s potential

November 14, 2023
WASHINGTON — The Biden Administration’s budget package of roughly $106 billion in emergency supplemental funding includes a $1.2 billion investment in Israel’s directed energy weapon system, “Iron Beam,” which the U.S. Army could consider as an alternative laser weapon for its own needs, according to the service’s acquisition chief. The Iron Beam technology is “intriguing,” Doug…
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Quick Charge Podcast: November 13, 2023

November 14, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.  If you’re looking for a high-quality e-scooter with superior performance…
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Florida is getting a new solar microgrid community

November 14, 2023
The city of Lakeland, Florida, has approved 77 homes featuring solar and storage that will be linked together to form a community microgrid. The $4.2 million pilot project, which is being developed by utility Lakeland Electric, microgrid developer BlockEnergy, and housing developer Highland Homes, will be called Myrtlebrook. Each of the 77 new homes will feature an 8 kW rooftop solar array, and a…
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