AutoFlight has grown one step closer to passenger flights in its eVTOL air taxi by introducing a proof of concept version called “Prosperity I,” alongside a first look at the eVTOL in the air. Additionally, AutoFlight has posted teaser footage of “Prosperity I” transitioning from vertical takeoff rotors to horizontal flight while in the air.
AutoFlight is an R&D specialist focused…
Maersk Supply Service, a subsidiary of Danish shipping giant Maersk, is launching Stillstrom – an offshore vessel-charging venture to support the decarbonization of the maritime industry by eliminating idle emissions.
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US-based startup adds second model of all-wheel-drive electric motorcycle, claims 2022 production
January 28, 2022
When Colorado-based electric motorcycle startup Zaiser first claimed last summer to be working on an all-wheel-drive electric motorcycle with 300 miles (482 km) of range, it sounded a bit out there.
The far-flung design for the Zaiser Electrocycle didn’t help make the…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 27, 2022
January 28, 2022
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.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
SpaceX planning to launch up to 52 missions in 2022
January 28, 2022
Commercial space company SpaceX plans to launch a whopping 52 flights in 2022, a NASA safety panel revealed today during a meeting. If successful, it would be the most launches the company has ever conducted in a single year, with its previous record last year at 31…
Camera Metering Modes Explained
January 28, 2022
One of the many features modern cameras have is a selection of modes for metering exposure. These allow you to choose how the camera measures the brightness of the subject or scene in order to automatically adjust camera settings for optimal exposure.
In this…
Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ are apparently launching on February 15
January 28, 2022
Realme’s upcoming 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ have been leaking left and right over the past few weeks, but they’re still not official. That, however, seems thankfully set to change, although not in the next few days.
Instead, according to a newly leaked poster, the mid-range duo’s unveiling is scheduled to take place on February 15. That’s still more than two weeks off, and by that…
Caltech Names Laurie Leshin Director of JPL
January 28, 2022
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Caltech Names Laurie Leshin Director of JPL
The distinguished geochemist and space scientist brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in academic and government service to JPL.
Laurie Leshin, president of Worcester…
The Elder Scrolls Online today announced its next expansion, High Isle, which will launch for PC, Mac, and Stadia on June 6 and on June 21 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
This starts a new chapter for the MMO, with a year-long story focusing…
Ed Boon, the co-creator Mortal Kombat, will be inducted into video game’s hall of fame.
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), the industry group that puts on the annual DICE Summit, said Boon will be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame at the 25th annual DICE Awards ceremony during the summit on February 22 to February 24 in Las Vegas.
Boon is the chief creative officer at…
