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VW lags in its most important market as Tesla, EV makers become go-to for new tech

September 12, 2023
Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen, may be on the edge of another crisis. VW is losing market share in its most important market, China, as Tesla and other EV makers in the region widen their lead. Those same Chinese automakers are now turning their sights on Europe, VW’s home market. Earlier this year, Thomas Shafer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, was quoted by German publication…
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JackRabbit's 'silly little e-bike' gets big updates, bigger motor, dual batteries, & more

September 12, 2023
JackRabbit has just launched a major update to its product line, unveiling the JackRabbit XG as a (slightly) larger version of its micro e-bike. The new model comes with a number of upgrades over the original pint-sized 25 pound (11 kg) two-wheeler. When I first tested the original JackRabbit, I described it lovingly as a “silly little e-bike”. Sure, it looks odd with its short wheel base and…
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Fujifilm announces GFX 100 II at X Summit event

September 12, 2023
Fujifilm has announced the GFX 100 II, the latest camera in its GF range of medium format cameras. The company says the new camera adds speed to the GFX series. Increased speed The camera is built around a revised 102MP sensor, which Fujifilm is calling ‘102 MP CMOS II…
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Gear in this story

September 12, 2023
Fujifilm GF 30mm F5.6 tilt/shift lens. Fujifilm has announced the GF30mm F5.6 T/S and GF110mm F5.6 T/S Macro: the first tilt/shift lenses developed exclusively for mirrorless cameras. The GF 30mm F5.6 T/S is a 23.6mm equivalent tilt-shift lens ideal for architecture work, while the 110mm F5.6 T/S Macro is an 85mm equiv lens that lends itself more to product photography. As is normal with…
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