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TTArtisan Launches 50mm f/1.4 for Multiple Full-Frame Mirrorless Systems

TTArtisan has announced a new $235 50mm f/1.4 lens for multiple full-frame mirrorless systems: Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica L. The TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 ASPH is a manual lens suited for camera sensors up to 60 megapixels (MP) that adopts an optical structure of ten elements in eight groups and twelve diaphragm blades using an advanced optical design. The lens uses a series of specialized…
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A huge California hydropower plant shuts down due to drought

The Edward Hyatt hydroelectric power plant at Lake Oroville, California, was shut down yesterday for the first time since it opened in 1967 because of low water levels due to drought. Lake Oroville is California’s second-largest reservoir. When it’s working, the Hyatt, the fourth-largest hydropower plant in the state, is able to generate up to 750 megawatts of electricity, which is enough…
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Tesla wasn’t invited to Biden’s EV announcement because of unions, and it doesn’t matter

Tesla wasn’t invited to President Biden’s announcement about electric vehicles yesterday, which angered many Tesla fans. The White House press secretary has now confirmed that it is because of the auto workers union. Yesterday, President Biden invited Ford, GM, and Stellantis to the signing of a new executive order to set “a new target to make half of all new vehicles sold in 2030…
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Honda launches low-cost U-GO electric scooter

Honda may have dragged its feet for years when it came to electric two-wheelers, but the company has now released a number of new and interesting designs. The latest is the ultra-affordable Honda U-GO electric scooter. Honda launched the U-GO through its Chinese arm…
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Airbnb now lets you search for accommodations with EV chargers

In a summer update from lodging rental marketplace Airbnb, customers can now search for accommodations that include an EV charger in their stay. Airbnb made the search addition after years of EV drivers requesting the option. Airbnb is an American company that offers people easy access to a global market of rental accommodations, including shared spaces, vacation rentals, and even local tourism…
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