We’ve now learned that the Pixel Buds Pro mark the first known major use of Google’s open source Pigweed development kit.
Back in 2020, Google unveiled Pigweed, an open source collection of libraries or “modules” meant to make it easier to develop for embedded devices. In layman’s terms, Pigweed is something of a starter kit for creating a new gadget.
At the time, Pigweed was…
Texas-based electric powersports company Volcon says that it will use GM’s propulsion systems to power all of its utility terrain vehicles (UTVs).
Volcon Stag to get GM power
The first model in Volcon’s lineup to get the GM treatment will be the Volcon Stag. That UTV…
Rivian (RIVN) releases Q2 earnings, confirms $1.7 billion loss in race to make money on its electric pickups
August 12, 2022
Electric pickup truck maker, Rivian (RIVN), released its highly anticipated Q2 earnings yesterday, confirming a $1.7 billion loss as the EV maker races the competition towards profitability.
A challenging business environment in Q2 is forcing Rivian to cut its financial…
CATL announces giant new 100 GWh battery plant in Hungary
August 12, 2022
CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has announced a plan to build a giant new battery plant in Hungary to supply automakers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, abbreviated as CATL, sort of came out of nowhere. It was founded only a decade ago and has quickly become the world’s largest battery cell manufacturer by supplying key companies in…
On its Q2 earnings call yesterday, Rivian gave us a glimpse into what we can expect from its newest R2 platform. Rivian is burning through cash as its ramps production of its flagship R1T EV truck model.
Rivian posted a $1.7 billion loss in its Q2 earnings, with labor and…
Scientists have come up with a way to make wind farms more energy efficient, and it doesn’t require new investment.
Wind turbines are controlled as freestanding units and only maximize their own power production, but the wake of each wind turbine impacts each other.
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla Semi finally coming, a FSD Beta smear campaign, the EV tax credit reform passing the Senate, and more.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
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I got to spend almost a week with the Mercedes EQS as my daily driver and it sure was interesting to see what it was like owning a $130,000 car. One thing’s for certain and stood out however, electric propulsion takes luxury to a new level. In fact, at this point, I’d be…
How to use Flex Mode on the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold
August 12, 2022
So you’re the proud owner of one of Samsung’s foldables. Look at you, you early adopter! There are obviously a few more ways to use your phone than a typical slab-style phone, and that’s probably why you bought one.
Flex Mode is one of those features. That’s…
Hypnotic Photos Show the Flight Paths of Birds and Bats
August 12, 2022
Lockdown Vultures (Moab Slope)
Stifled by lockdown, photographer Doris Mitsch began to look up for inspiration and started photo-stacking bird flight paths with the editing sometimes taking her days to finish.
“The photos take hours and hours and hours to edit. Some combine more than a thousand separate images,” Mitsch tells PetaPixel.
Mitsch used a Canon 5D Mark III sometimes, and…
