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US customers who buy a 2022 BMW EV will get two years of free 30-minute charging from Electrify America

February 4, 2022
Charging network Electrify America has just announced a collaboration with BMW North America to offer free 30-minute charging sessions to new BMW drivers for two years from the date of their purchase. The complimentary charging will begin in March to kick off US sales of two new EV models from BMW – the iX and i4. BMW is a name consumers recognize around the globe. With over 105 years of…
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Kia’s upcoming Super Bowl ad promotes EV adoption with the EV6 and pet adoption with a dancing Robo Dog

February 4, 2022
Kia America announced that unlike Tom Brady, it will return to the Super Bowl this year with a new :60 spot that promotes both love for the environment and furry friends. In addition to showcasing the Kia’s new all-electric EV6 sedan, the campaign will also help shelter animals find a forever home. The Kia EV6 will arrive as the latest EV from Hyundai Motor Group on its E-GMP platform, and the…
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NASA and SpaceX say lagging parachutes on Dragon capsule are not a problem

February 4, 2022
NASA and SpaceX say they are looking into a recurring issue with lagging parachutes on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule — critical features the spacecraft needs to land when it returns from orbit. However, the two spaceflight partners are downplaying the seriousness of the problem, claiming that the parachutes are still behaving safely despite the behavior. The parachute issue cropped up during…
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The James Webb Space Telescope’s Cameras Are All Online

February 4, 2022
The camera system on the James Webb Space Telescope is fully online and operational, and NASA has begun the process of aligning the mirrors so that it can begin to capture its first photos. James Webb Telescope Reaches its Orbital Destination The James Webb Space Telescope reached its orbital Destination on January 24 and has since been working to power on all of its image capture…
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