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E1's RaceBird pilots will compete on the waters of Rotterdam ahead of inaugural racing season

August 17, 2023
One year after testing its RaceBird electric racing boat in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the UIM E1 World Championship league is returning to World Port Days to demonstrate its nascent sport with two unique race events ahead of its first-ever season. The UIM E1 World Championship is a young electric boat racing league with roots in sustainable motorsports like Formula E and Extreme…
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Tesla Electric customers came out of Texas heatwave with an extra $100 in their pockets

August 17, 2023
Powerwall owners on the Tesla Electric plan in Texas are coming out of the recent heatwave with an extra $100 in their pockets on average. Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric.” Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric utilities…
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CryptoNews

Ledger Taps Paypal for US Crypto Buys – Bitcoin News

August 17, 2023
Crypto security firm and hardware wallet manufacturer, Ledger, announced its integration of Paypal payments for U.S. customers. This will allow Ledger Live users to buy bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), bitcoin cash (BCH), and litecoin (LTC) within the app using Paypal. Ledger Enables Paypal Payments for US Customers to Streamline Crypto Purchases Within App On Wednesday, Ledger revealed Ledger Live…
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DefenseNews

BAE Systems to buy Colorado-based Ball Aerospace for $5.55bn

August 17, 2023
LONDON — BAE Systems is moving to buy leading U.S. space and defense supplier Ball Aerospace, marking the Britain-based company’s biggest-ever acquisition. The $5.55 billion deal will boost BAE’s position across a range of activities, notably the space sector, where…
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Fisker shares new details of Alaska pickup, including battery sizes and 'world's largest cupholder'

August 17, 2023
Two full weeks after first unveiling its all-electric pickup prototype in California, Fisker Inc. is looking to pull some of the spotlight from Monterey and put it back on Alaska… the BEV, I mean. The American automaker shared new details of its first electric pickup this morning, including battery options and 0-60 mph estimates. Oh, and a slew of new images. We don’t have much background to…
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