Panasonic said that it will add a new battery cell production line at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada to increase production by about 10%.
Gigafactory Nevada is a project owned by Tesla, but Panasonic has battery cell production within the project.
The Japanese manufacturer produces 2170 cells for all of Tesla’s vehicle programs.
When originally announcing the plan for the factory, Tesla was talking…
Intramotev is helping electrify the mining industry with its self-propelled battery electric railcars
June 6, 2023
Zero-emissions freight mobility solutions developer Intramotev is helping clean up an industry its technology could one day replace altogether. Pennsylvanian coal mining company Iron Senergy has purchased three of Intramotev’s ReVolt battery electric railcars to reduce…
House of Blueberry teams with Rebel Girls in Roblox to inspire women and girls in gaming
June 6, 2023
Missed the GamesBeat Summit excitement? Don’t worry! Tune in now to catch all of the live and virtual sessions here.
House of Blueberry and Rebel Girls announced the launch of a Roblox experience featuring the digital fashion debut of Rebel Girls to inspire women and…
Acura's first EV will arrive with Google apps built-in and can optimize routes for charging
June 6, 2023
We have yet to see the public reveal of Acura’s first EV – the ZDX. However, as that debut moves closer, the automaker has shared some of the integrated apps and features future drivers will be able to take advantage of including Google Assistant, Maps, and Apple CarPlay.
For its first all-electric model, Acura decided to bring back a nameplate that first debuted as a 2010 model year. The…
A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck caught fire while charging at an Electrify America station in California yesterday.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
It’s important to keep in mind that electric vehicles are statistically less likely to catch on fire than…
Luminar and Plus partner up to bring LiDAR- and AI-led driver assist to commercial trucking
June 6, 2023
Automated and fully autonomous driving developer Plus has selected Luminar as its exclusive long-range LiDAR provider to support its PlusDrive assisted driving system for commercial vehicles. Together, the companies hope to expand road safety and autonomy across the…
To say that Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote was packed would be an understatement. The company introduced the Vision Pro, its first foray into mixed reality headsets, as well as a 15-inch MacBook Air. There was also an updated Mac Studio and Mac Pro, both of which use the equally new M2 Ultra chip. As you’d expect Apple announced significant upgrades to all its software platforms.
Apple…
iOS 17 drops support for the iPhone 8 and X
June 6, 2023
Like clockwork, Apple will release the latest operating systems for its various products this fall. And, as ever, the company will leave some older generations of its devices by the wayside.
If you’re still clinging onto an iPhone 8 (that thing was great, so I…
Apple WWDC 2023: Apple Vision Pro, iOS 17, macOS, iPad OS, the 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac Pro and more
June 6, 2023
Apple is slated to hold its annual Worldwide Developer Conference today, and based on the rumors and leaks we’ve seen, it’s shaping up to be a monumental year. The industry is expecting the company to launch its first mixed reality headset, along with a new…
Apple has introduced iOS 17, and some of its most important changes revolve around fundamental apps. Incoming calls can now include custom posters for certain contacts, and you’ll get Google-style live transcripts for voicemail. Messages, meanwhile, offers easier replies, audio message transcripts and a “check in” that automatically lets people know if you’ve arrived or…
