Rivian’s new Quad-Motor R1S electric SUV just became the first production EV to tackle the Rubicon Trail, recognized as one of (if not the) most demanding off-road trails in North America.
Rivian’s test and development team successfully completed the Rubicon Trail in a stock Quad-Motor R1S, making it the first production EV to do so.
Well-known among the off-road community, the famous…
Geely restructures JIDU partnership with Baidu as 'JI YUE' to bring ROBO-01 EV to market
August 15, 2023
A mere two years after its inception, Baidu’s robotic- and AI-centric EV brand JIDU is getting a rebranding with the help of Geely – previously a minority stake holder increasing its role to help get the partnership’s flagship model into production this year.
One of the largest fast-charging networks in the US, EVgo, announced Tuesday that Rivian R1S and R1T owners can now use its Autocharge+ program.
Rivian EVs now eligible for EVgo Autocharge+
At the end of June, EVgo had over 3,200 DC fast-charging stalls in operation or…
NASA says July 2023 was the hottest month ever; here's why
August 15, 2023
Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York have officially confirmed that July 2023 held the hottest global temperature ever in recorded history.
It’s quite obvious at this point that we’re feeling the effects of climate change, but what specifically contributed the most to July’s unprecedented heatwave?
Throughout the month, temperature records were…
Fujifilm X Summit in Sweden: Updates for Camera Enthusiasts
August 15, 2023
Pack your bags and book your flights because the next Fujifilm X Summit will be held in Sweden. In a YouTube video published on August 14th, Yuji Igarashi, General Manager of Fujifilm’s Electronic Imaging Division, announced the next X Summit will be held in Stockholm…
Xbox launches strike system for clearer safety standards
August 15, 2023
We’re thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Summit Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of “Playing the Edge.” Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
Xbox announced today…
Coinbase Launches in Canada — Executive Says Canada 'Well Positioned' to Be a Global Leader in Crypto Economy – Exchanges Bitcoin News
August 15, 2023
Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has officially launched in Canada with new offerings to “make cryptocurrencies more accessible to millions of Canadians.” A Coinbase executive stated: “Canada is well positioned to be a global leader in the cryptoeconomy.”
Coinbase Officially Launches in Canada
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced its “official launch in…
Tesla's new Models S and X have the same battery pack but with software-locked capacity
August 15, 2023
Tesla has confirmed that its new “Standard Range” Model S and Model X have the same battery pack as the Long Range version, but with its capacity being software-locked.
Late last night, Tesla launched new Standard Range versions of its Model S and Model X.
As we wrote…
GEM, a low-speed vehicle (LSV) manufacturer in Anaheim, California, has just released a new app to make it even easier to use those small vehicles. The GEM Go app shows users a map of all roads in their area and highlights the streets with posted speed limits of 35 mph (56…
Indian electric scooter maker Ola has just launched its new electric scooter models, designed to bring affordability to a wider swath of riders than ever before.
Ola first burst onto the scene in 2021, launching its S1 Pro electric scooter quickly followed by its S1 Air model.
The electric scooters, built by an entirely female workforce in the company’s massive FutureFactory production…
