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Tesla is again forced to stop construction at Gigafactory Berlin due to missing $100 million deposit

December 19, 2020
Tesla is reportedly again forced to stop construction at Gigafactory Berlin due to the fact that they didn’t give a $100 million security deposit over the potential demolition of the project. It’s the second time that a missed payment has affected the project. In October, the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin project had its water shut off, which reportedly affected work, due to the fact that Tesla…
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Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 Review: Solid smartwatches w/ the fitness chops Google needs

December 19, 2020
The state of smartwatches on Android has been relatively unimpressive. Google’s Wear OS platform has a decent foundation but lacks any strength when it comes to health features. That’s why Google in the process of buying Fitbit. Over the past couple of months, I’ve been wearing the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3, the brand’s latest smartwatches, to learn what all the hype is about. While…
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Podcast: Tesla Model S/X production shutdown, battery cost fall, Toyota is over, and more

December 19, 2020
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla shutting down Model S and Model X production shutdown, battery cost falling under $100 per kWh, Toyota missing the boat on EV, and more.  Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers…
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Stellar Astrophotography Tips for Upcoming Astronomical Phenomenons

December 18, 2020
With several astrolnomical events coinciding with the Winter Solstice, including the Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction and the Ursids Meteor Shower, December 21st is poised to be a prime opportunity for practicing nighttime and astrophotography skills. An Astronomical Phenomenon: December 21, 2020 After sunset, Jupiter and Saturn will hover together above the western horizon at a strikingly close…
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