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Early Apple iPad mini (2021) benchmarks reveal downclocked CPU and GPU

September 18, 2021
When Apple announced the new iPad mini (2021) it came as a bit of a surprise that it used the latest and greatest Apple chipset, the A15 Bionic. The tablet’s predecessor, the iPad mini (2019), had an A12 Bionic, which is the iPhone chipset from 2018. So, latest and greatest chipset, huh? Yes and no, as it turns out. The first CPU and GPU Geekbench results are out and they confirm that this is…
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The cheapest electric vehicles available in 2021-2022

September 18, 2021
As electric vehicle sales continue to grow worldwide, more and more consumers are getting curious about the options out there. Sure, everyone has heard of Tesla and has a neighbor that has been driving a Prius for the last decade. But, perhaps you yourself are finally open to joining the zero-emissions party. Good on you old sport! Now, I’m sure you’ve already searched “how does EV charging…
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EGEB: Jaguar Land Rover EVs will ferry world leaders at crucial UN climate summit

September 18, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Jaguar Land Rover will provide electric cars for delegates at COP26 in Glasgow. The floating offshore wind pipeline has reached 54 GW, and European countries lead. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to…
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Rolls-Royce’s electric airplane completes its maiden flight in the UK

September 18, 2021
Rolls-Royce’s fully electric aircraft the Spirit of Innovation completed its maiden flight in the UK on Wednesday. The airplane flew for 15 minutes at the Ministry of Defense Boscombe Down aircraft testing site in Wiltshire, England. Rolls-Royce claims the Spirit of Innovation‘s 400 kW electric powertrain is “the most power-dense battery pack ever assembled for an aircraft.” The…
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