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EGEB: 4 ways to update the US national grid to meet EV demand

February 13, 2021
As GM and other carmakers ramp up their electric vehicle plans, the US national grid needs a boost. Here’s how. US lawmakers who most vehemently oppose Biden’s energy plans receive the most money from the fossil fuel industry. 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…
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Report: Facebook working on Android-powered smartwatch with social, fitness focus

February 13, 2021
With Oculus VR headsets and Portal video conferencing smart displays, Facebook is increasingly becoming a hardware maker. One Facebook product reportedly in the pipeline is a smartwatch that’s trying to compete with Google-owned Fitbit and the Apple Watch. The Information broke the news today and detailed how the Facebook smartwatch would be powered by “an open-source version of Google’s…
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Podcast: Tesla Roadster, Toyota EVs, new federal tax credit, and more

February 13, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including more Tesla Roadster information, Toyota bringing EVs to the US, a new federal tax credit, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our…
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Tips for Making Beautiful Photos of Frozen Soap Bubbles

February 12, 2021
Photographer Jens Heidler, who was recently featured for his macro video of snowflakes melting in reverse, has published a 5-minute instructional video on how to create frozen soap bubbles for dazzling macro photos. The first half of Heidler’s video beautifully shows how the bubbles form and freeze in real-time. But what if you want to make these effects yourself? The next portion is dedicated…
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