Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland are investigating a way to recover the metallic content of EV batteries with bioengineered bacteria. The new method involves processing spent Nissan Leaf batteries into a “leachate” — a liquified battery slurry — and combining that slurry with said microbes.
The method isn’t described in a lot of detail, admittedly. Other than saying…
Tesla was spotted driving Cybertruck into the ocean in the Gulf of Mexico after Elon Musk claimed it would float.
Elon Musk has made claims before about how Tesla vehicles could float and briefly serve as a boat.
They have never been taken too seriously as Tesla’s warranty…
NIO is joining forces with a major OEM for EV battery swapping
November 21, 2023
In China. I didn’t want to bury the lede too far. Today, NIO and Changan Automobile announced the two companies had agreed to develop a joint standard for swappable EV batteries. NIO is the largest operator of swappable passenger EV batteries in the world, with over 2,000…
Ford caves on EV dealer program and will cut charger requirements
November 21, 2023
Following “changes in the market,” Ford is easing some aspects of its EV dealer program. The changes involve reducing the number of required chargers and cutting training costs.
Ford alters EV dealer program due to market changes
Illinois’ state motor vehicle board handed Ford dealers in the state a victory after claiming Ford broke the law with its program’s requirements.
About 26 dealers…
Ubisoft teams up with Animoca Brands on Web3 metaverse Mocaverse
November 21, 2023
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Animoca Brands, a company that has invested in hundreds of blockchain game startups, said it will…
Chessarama Puzzle Games Debuts on PC and Xbox in December
November 21, 2023
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Minimol Games announced recently that it’s launching Chessarama, its collection of chess-based and…
This morning, Microsoft made the surprise move of hiring Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, the former CEO and President of OpenAI, respectively. This strategic decision appears to be Microsoft’s attempt to salvage what it can from the chaos that engulfed the leading AI research lab just before the weekend, when the board of directors of the non-profit overseeing OpenAI decided to fire…
‘Not consistently candid’: The cryptic phrase that ended Sam Altman’s tenure at OpenAI
November 21, 2023
It was a bombshell that rocked the tech world. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the most prestigious and visionary AI startup on the planet, was sacked by the board on Friday. And he wasn’t the only one. Greg Brockman, the organization’s president, was also ousted. It was…
Binance Faces $4 Billion Demand From US Justice Department to Settle Criminal Case: Report – Bitcoin News
November 21, 2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is reportedly facing a $4 billion demand from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in order to settle a criminal case. The Justice Department has been investigating Binance on allegations related to money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions…
SEC Sues Kraken: Crypto Exchange Plans to 'Vigorously Defend' Its Position in Court – Regulation Bitcoin News
November 21, 2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for the second time this year, alleging that the crypto trading platform operates as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency. Kraken disagreed with the securities regulator’s claims, insisting: “We do not list securities, and plan to vigorously defend our position.”
SEC…
