Canon has announced what’s easily the oddest glass yet for its EOS R mirrorless camera system: a dual 5.2mm f/2.8 fisheye. The fisheye lenses are 60mm apart and are designed for creating 3D VR images and video content; Canon calls out the Oculus Quest 2 as a potential hardware destination and says this is “the world’s first digital interchangeable lens that can capture stereoscopic 3D 180°…
Tesla has to ‘recall’ 817,143 vehicles due to seat belt reminder problem, fix is an over-the-air software update
February 3, 2022
Tesla has to ‘recall’ 817,000 vehicles, but fortunately for the company, the problem is another one that can simply be fixed with an over-the-air software update.
The problem is the seat belt reminder alert can fail to activate under some conditions.
NHTSA issued an…
Stockholm-based Candela’s hydrofoil electric boats are renowned for their ability to efficiently fly across the surface of the water. Now they’re flying even further around the world as the company continues its international expansion. The Oceania region is the latest…
After only 4 years, this Texas-based electric scooter company just sold its millionth scooter
February 3, 2022
The electric scooter company GOTRAX has just announced a major milestone: selling one million electric scooters. And it accomplished it in just four years of operations.
The Dallas, Texas-based company quickly became a leader in ultra-budget electric scooters when it launched the GXL in 2018.
I actually had the chance to review one of the earliest versions of the scooter way back then, coming…
Tesla has released an updated version of its Supercharger map with many new upcoming stations added and updated timelines for expected completion.
The automaker aims to triple the size of its Supercharger network.
Every year, Tesla releases an updated version of its…
GM continues to pepper the EV world with more news (albeit few cars) in earnings report
February 3, 2022
We need an electric Camaro just to keep up with the news cycle over at General Motors (GM). Following its annual and Q4 earnings report, GM has shared further news about its electrification strategy which includes updates to already announced EVs, as well as hints to a new…
The European Commission wants to label nuclear and gas as ‘green’ – and many say that’s greenwashing
February 3, 2022
The European Commission wants to label some natural gas and nuclear power plants as sustainable, calling them “transitional” sources of energy in rules proposed yesterday. But that label comes with strings attached, and many, from environmental groups to countries, call the proposal a greenwash.
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Tesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’
February 3, 2022
Tesla has applied to build a giant new facility, seemingly to produce cathode materials for battery manufacturing, next to “Gigafactory Texas” in Austin.
In 2020, Electrek first revealed that Tesla is going to build its next Gigafactory in Austin. Later, it was…
Jaguar introduces premium ‘Black Pack’ option for I-Pace with gloss black 22″wheels, rear spoiler, air suspension, and Amazon Alexa
February 3, 2022
Jaguar has shared a new premium upgrade option to its I-Pace electric SUV that delivers gloss black finishes to much of its exterior, in addition to a rear spoiler and air suspension. Furthermore, Amazon Alexa voice control has now been integrated into Jaguar vehicles…
An auction house in New Zealand has paired two historical glass plate photographs taken of artist Charles Goldie with NFTs of the pieces and suggests the buyers make the photos “permanently digital” by destroying originals.
Webb’s is considered one of New Zealand’s premier auction houses with expertise in art, vehicles, jewelry, and even rare wines and whiskies. Founded in 1976…
