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Researchers are recycling old Nissan Leaf batteries using... bacteria?

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…
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Ford caves on EV dealer program and will cut charger requirements

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…
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GamingNews

Chessarama Puzzle Games Debuts on PC and Xbox in December

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the brightest minds of the gaming industry? Consider getting a custom GamesBeat sponsorship. Learn more. Minimol Games announced recently that it’s launching Chessarama, its collection of chess-based and…
AI & RoboticsNews

Why the open source community might be the biggest winner of the OpenAI fallout

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…
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CryptoNews

SEC Sues Kraken: Crypto Exchange Plans to 'Vigorously Defend' Its Position in Court – Regulation Bitcoin News

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…
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