Cleantech & EV'sNews

Lucid's 'fire risk' recall was for LED lights & already fixed by a July software update

September 1, 2026
A number of headlines have made a big deal out of Lucid’s recall of 27k vehicles for an apparent fire risk. But the problem had to do with an electronic fuse controlling LED lights, and a software update distributed last month already fixed the overheating issue. A long as Electrek has existed, media has loved to make a big deal out of any time the word “fire” is mentioned anywhere near an…
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DefenseNews

New Zealand ground forces drill to dock onto larger armies

September 1, 2026
WAIOURU, New Zealand — The whump of exploding 105 mm artillery rounds reverberate across the “battlefield” as Kiwi soldiers in NZLAV 8×8 armored vehicles race across a valley to assault a network of enemy trenches. Witnessed by Defense News on Aug. 27, this live-fire episode formed part of the New Zealand Army’s largest exercise of 2026. Called Hill 60 – named after the final battle…
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GamingNews

Rockstar Approached Netflix for Exclusive GTA 6 Extended Look, Not the Other Way Around

August 31, 2026
The big Grand Theft Auto 6 extended look (mostly) went off without a hitch, and apparently, it was Rockstar Games’ idea to bring it to Netflix in the first place, not the other way around. Amidst the unprecedented amount of hype for GTA 6, there was a fair amount of confusion from fans, who questioned Rockstar’s decision to make its gameplay debut a Netflix exclusive for six hours…
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CryptoNews

Interactive Map Showing Exactly Where 67 Million US Crypto Holders Live

August 31, 2026
An interactive map estimates how 67 million American crypto holders are distributed across every state and congressional district. Separate data show the industry supports nearly 232,000 jobs and $55.4 billion in economic activity. Key Takeaways California leads the estimates with 9.5 million crypto holders. The map covers all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 435 districts. NCA-commissioned…
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