According to several posts on the social media platform X written by Tron founder Justin Sun, the crypto exchange HTX (formally Huobi) was hacked for 5,000 ether. Despite the loss, Sun contends that user funds on the exchange are safe and the “platform is operating completely normally.”
HTX Exchange’s Security Breach Results in 5,000 ETH Loss, Says Tron’s Justin Sun
Justin Sun, the founder…
Joby’s air taxis to help US Air Force usher in electric aviation era
September 25, 2023
WASHINGTON — The Air Force’s project to add electric air taxis to its fleet took a big step forward Monday, as Joby Aviation delivered the first such vehicle to Edwards Air Force Base in California for real-world testing.
AFWERX, the Air Force’s innovation cell…
NIO denies fundraising report claiming it’s considering raising $3B from investors
September 25, 2023
Pioneering Chinese EV maker NIO denied a fundraising report Monday that claims that the company is considering raising $3 billion from investors.
The report from Bloomberg stated, “NIO is considering raising around $3 billion from investors,” sourcing people familiar…
The two most common cars traded for Tesla Model 3 might surprise you
September 25, 2023
A new study shows what vehicles buyers are trading in for used electric vehicles, including the Tesla Model 3, which is the most popular used EV in the US.
The top two vehicles tradded for the Model 3 might surprise you.
The study is coming from CarMax, which used it extensive used car data on its website to produce a look at used EV market.
One of the first important insights that came out of…
Solar and battery storage prices have dropped almost 90% in 10 years
September 25, 2023
The cost of solar power has fallen by 87%, and battery storage by 85% in the past decade, according to a new study – here’s why.
Berlin-based scientific think tank Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) has released in the journal Energy…
A new fall sale has gone live on a collection of . With as much as $900 off select models that we’ve walked away impressed by here at Electrek, the savings. There’s also this Greenworks 3000 PSI electric pressure washer at $320 to go alongside Rad Power’s 10% off…
Chevy Silverado EV vs. gas Ford F-150 towing test shows impressive results [Video]
September 25, 2023
The new Chevy Silverado EV is out to “redefine the boundaries” of full-size pickups with impressive power and performance. But how does it stack up against Ford’s classic gas-powered F-150?
Towing is often considered one of the most critical features of a truck. To ensure its full-size electric pickup is up to the task, GM packed it with a massive battery and dual electric motors with…
Ukraine has a silent but deadly new weapon in its arsenal: electric combat kayaks
Over a year and a half into a defensive war against a Russian invasion, necessity has forced Ukraine to be extremely creative in the face of the enemy’s larger collection of war…
Ride1Up Prodigy V2 launched as brand's highest-end (but not high-priced) e-bike yet
September 25, 2023
Ride1Up, the San Diego-based electric bike maker known for its high-value electric bike offerings, has just released a new bike that pushes the boundary on what to expect from a budget e-bike company. The newly unveiled Ride1Up Prodigy V2 is set to compete with much…
Historic Wind Tunnel Facility Testing NASA’s Mars Ascent Vehicle Rocket
September 25, 2023
The MAV (Mars Ascent Vehicle) team recently completed wind tunnel testing at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in a facility that has been a critical part of NASA missions going all the way back to the Apollo program.
The same facility that provided valuable testing for NASA missions to low-Earth orbit and the Moon is now helping the agency prepare to launch the first rocket from Mars. The MAV…
