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Poland to buy 486 HIMARS launchers from Lockheed Martin

September 11, 2023

WARSAW, Poland — Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Monday approved a framework deal to buy 486 launcher-loader module kits for its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems. “In line with the adopted schedule, deliveries are expected to begin in 2025,” the Armament Agency, which is the ministry’s unit responsible for purchases of weapons and military gear, said in a…

Here are metrics used to measure US Air Force networking success

September 11, 2023

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — As the U.S. Air Force develops its next generation of command and control, it is using two measures of success: how quickly forces can be tasked and coordinated in a fight; and how tolerant digital systems are of new technologies and applications. To…

Air Force to fall nearly 150 pilots short of annual training goal

September 11, 2023

The Air Force will fall short of its fiscal 2023 pilot training goal by about 120 airmen, missing its annual target of around 1,500 new aviators for the eighth consecutive year, the service confirmed Sept. 8. A slew of maintenance woes, staffing issues and other unexpected…

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Tesla Cybertruck wheel cover flies off in traffic as production looms

September 11, 2023

Tesla’s Cybertruck is just about ready to enter production, but a test vehicle was caught on video causing a potentially dangerous situation as its aerodynamic wheel cover came off in traffic, striking another vehicle and flying into the sky. Ever since it was originally unveiled, the Cybertruck has had some pretty cool-looking aerodynamic wheel covers. While we’ve seen the wheels without the…

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Porsche and Audi electric vehicles recalled over insufficient battery sealing

September 11, 2023

Porsche and Audi, two Volkswagen premium brands, are issuing recalls for 2023 electric vehicle models, including the Taycan and e-tron GT. Nearly 7,000 EVs are being recalled due to insufficient battery sealant that may allow liquid to enter, posing a fire risk. Although no…

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The world’s largest offshore wind farm is getting its first turbines

September 11, 2023

The UK’s Dogger Bank, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, now has its first 13 megawatt (MW) turbines in place. The first two GE Renewable Energy 13 MW Haliade-X turbines are now installed at Dogger Bank A, which is around 80 miles off England’s Yorkshire coast.

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Panasonic eneloop rechargeable AA bundle hits $34, Sun Joe electric pressure washer $133, more

September 11, 2023

This is headlining today’s best Green Deals, clocking in with four AAs . It’s joined by and an ongoing launch discount on the just-announced . But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 facelift spotted testing in the US with a fresh design update

September 11, 2023

Hyundai’s fully electric SUV is getting an upgrade. The IONIQ 5 was spotted testing in the US with a fresh facelift… including what’s likely a new interior. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 was launched in 2021 as the brand’s first dedicated EV built on its E-GMP platform.

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In a US first, new EV battery cells will be made with recycled metals

September 11, 2023

Four companies will together produce new lithium-ion EV batteries that contain recycled metals in a US first. Global battery maker BASF, Florida-HQ’ed graphene energy storage maker Nanotech Energy, Reno-based lithium-ion battery recycling company American Battery…

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NIO to launch refreshed EC6 SUV on September 15, deliveries to begin immediately

September 11, 2023

Nearly four years after debuting its first-generation SUV model, NIO is on the cusp of officially unveiling its 2023 EC6 refresh and is poised to roll it out quickly. The revamped electric SUV will make its official launch this Friday with initial customer deliveries to begin almost immediately. The EC6 was first announced in 2019 as NIO’s third overall model, all of which had been SUVs up to…