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CATL’s energy dense Qilin batteries one-up the 4680 cell and will debut in the ZEEKR 009

August 29, 2022
Following the debut of its third generation cell-to-pack (CTP) “Qilin” battery cells in June, battery expert CATL has shared which EV brand will be the first to use them – ZEEKR. The energy dense batteries will initially debut on the recently announced ZEEKR 009 MPV, quickly followed by the ZEEKR 001 which promises over 620 miles (1,000 km) of all-electric range. CATL remains the name to…
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Volocopter shares latest video update showing its eVTOL air taxi is closer than ever to reality

August 29, 2022
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) developer Volocopter has shared a new video showcasing the time and effort the company and its staff have been putting into the flight testing campaign for the VoloCity eVTOL air taxi as it moves closer to genuine flights with human passengers. You can see it taking off and landing in real time below. Volocopter is a German urban air mobility (UAM) developer that…
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Electric boat breaks new speed record at 109 mph with Vision Marine’s new outboard motor

August 29, 2022
An electric boat has achieved a top speed of over 100 mph for the first time. In a showcase of its latest electric outboard motor, Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) has achieved a new speed record of 109 mph on the water. Vision Marine is primarily known for building, selling, and renting electric boats, but it is also currently developing the most powerful outboard electric powertrain…
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Snapchat Adds BeReal-Like Dual Camera Feature

August 29, 2022
Snap Snapchat is getting real. Or, it’s at least taking a cue from fellow social media company BeReal with its new dual camera feature. Announced today, Snap unveiled the dual camera setting, which can be used in Snaps, Stories, and Spotlight videos. The feature…
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Viltrox Says Canon has Demanded They Stop Selling RF-Mount Lenses

August 29, 2022
Canon has ordered lens manufacturer Viltrox to stop selling RF mount products, according to a leaked customer chat text. First seen on DPReview, a screenshot of an exchange between a customer and a representative of Viltrox was posted by user EJ Fudd. As reported by Photo Rumors, a customer contacts the Chinese company enquiring about firmware for RF lenses that are no longer…
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