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Google Play will allow alternate IAP billing in South Korea, charge reduced service fee

November 4, 2021
In late August, South Korea passed a law requiring alternate in-app payment systems in Google Play and the iOS App Store. Google today detailed what steps it will be taking to comply.  Android phone and tablet applications distributed via the Play Store can soon surface alternate in-app (IAP) billing systems. That said, Google still wants all developers to show the first-party IAP option…
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COP26 Daily Briefing: 2 big things that happened on November 3

November 4, 2021
The COP26, aka the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021, is under way in Glasgow. Here’s Electrek‘s daily roundup of the key happenings at the world’s most important summit ever. Wednesday, November 3 World’s financial players pledge trillions of dollars The world’s largest banks and pension funds – over 450 financial firms across 45 countries responsible for assets of…
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Quick Charge Podcast: November 3, 2021

November 4, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.  Check out the , an all EV event taking place at Sonoma Raceway this November…
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How long does it take to charge a Tesla?

November 4, 2021
You may be new to EV ownership or Tesla in particular, or you may be doing a little research before you take that welcomed leap into zero-emission transportation. No matter the reason for your visit, here you are wondering, “how long does it take to charge a Tesla?” The answer is not as simple as you may like to hear, but we have taken a crack at breaking down everything you need to…
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These are the top 10 solar manufacturers of 2021

November 4, 2021
SolarReviews, a US-based independent comparison website for solar panel brands and installations, has released its first solar manufacturer ranking system. Here are the top 10 solar panel manufacturers in 2021. Solar panel manufacturer ranking methodology The scoring…
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Ford F-150 Lightning reservations surpass 160,000 during pre-production

November 4, 2021
Ford Motor Company has maintained a steady flow of $100 reservation holders for its upcoming electric F-150 Lightning pickup, and that has now surpassed 160,000 in total. Every indication is that these reservation numbers will continue to grow as the F-150 Lightning goes on sale next spring. This past May, Ford unveiled the an all-electric version of its decades-long, best-selling pickup, the…
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