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Tesla launches new automatic electric trunk for Model 3, upgrade available at official service centers

February 17, 2022
Tesla has launched a new automatic electric trunk for Model 3 as an aftermarket offered directly at service centers. The product is currently only available in China, but like most things Tesla these days, it starts in China and then it is expected to expand to other markets. Before 2021, all Tesla vehicles had automatic trunk liftgates except for the Model 3. You had to use your own elbow…
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Redwood Materials begins collecting and recycling EV batteries from Volvo and Ford in California

February 17, 2022
Redwood Materials, a startup launched by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, announced that it is beginning to collect and recycle EV battery packs from Volvo and Ford in California. Straubel’s Redwood Materials was best known as a Nevada-based company developing new processes to recycle materials with a focus on electric car batteries. But the company announced that is also getting into cathode and…
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Camera Production Down as Much as 30% Over Last 2 Years: Report

February 17, 2022
The global silicon shortage has resulted in a lack of supply across the electronics industry and the camera industry has been particularly hard hit. A new report alleges that the problem may be worse than some realize. Camera Production Down Significantly Nikkei reports that electronics across the board are experiencing significant production and shipment delays. Items from gaming consoles…
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Canon EOS R5C: is this the future for hybrid camera interfaces?

February 17, 2022
Mirrorless cameras have been around for over a decade, capturing both stills and video almost from the start. Many are considered hybrid cameras because they can serve both functions, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re optimized around both tasks. In most cases, they have effectively been photography cameras that can shoot high-quality video when commanded to do so. A notable…
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