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A Tesla robotaxi ‘concept’ was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography

A picture of a Tesla robotaxi “concept” was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography today. It is interesting, but I would also take it with a grain of salt. The Walter Isaacson biography of Elon Musk came out today. In recent weeks the biographer, who has been embedded in Musk’s life for years, has been releasing excerpts with interesting information about Tesla, including some about…
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BMW, Ford, and Honda form new company streamline electrical grids, invite other automakers to join

Three major automakers have come forward and announced an equally-owned company focused on creating a single, cost-effective platform to connect EV drivers, automakers, and utility companies. BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, and American Honda Motor Company have partnered up to create ChargeScape, LLC – potentially unlocking new value as an EV owners in North America. If you didn’t think the…
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Rad Power Bikes announces major update to its entire e-bike lineup

Seattle-based electric bike maker has just announced the biggest update to its entire product lineup yet, promising full UL-compliance for its batteries and e-bikes. The move comes as UL-listing is seen as an increasingly popular issue among e-bike makers, customers, and local governments seeking ways to regulate e-bike safety. According to Rad Power Bikes, all of the company’s e-bikes moving…
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Fujifilm announces GFX 100 II at X Summit event

Fujifilm has announced the GFX 100 II, the latest camera in its GF range of medium format cameras. The company says the new camera adds speed to the GFX series. Increased speed The camera is built around a revised 102MP sensor, which Fujifilm is calling ‘102 MP CMOS II…
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Fujifilm announces GF 55mm F1.7R WR perfect normal prime lens

The GF55mm F1.7R WR is a perfect normal prime (whose focal length matches the diagonal of the sensor), equivalent to a 43mm F1.3 in full-frame terms. This makes it, alongside the GF 80mm F1.7, one of the brightest autofocus lenses ever for a medium format camera. Its design features 14 elements in 10 groups, with two aspherical and two ED elements, which Fujifilm says helps to minimize axial…
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