Volkswagen says it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Friday with Ellia Group to explore V2G technology and how it can potentially help stabilize the energy grid while rewarding EV drivers.
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology has immense potential as more electric vehicles hit the road. EV chargers and the technology behind connectors have evolved as automakers work with tech leaders…
Tesla plans ‘thousands of Humanoid Robots within factories’
September 23, 2022
Tesla is planning to have “thousands of Humanoid Robots within its factories,” according to a new job listing for the Tesla Bot program.
With science fiction promising us flying cars and robot butlers for decades, people aren’t taking tech companies announcing…
GM investing $760 million in Ohio plant to build drive units for EV Hummer, Silverado, and Sierra
September 23, 2022
General Motors is preparing for an all-electric future as the automaker announced Friday it would be investing $760 million into its Toledo, Ohio, plant as it gets the facility ready to produce drive units for future GM EV trucks.
The automaker has been active these past…
Podcast: Tesla finally launches CCS adapter, Tesla Bot distraction, Hertz going with GM EVs, and more
September 23, 2022
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla finally launching its CCS adapter, Tesla Bot being a possible distraction, Hertz going with GM’s EVs, and more.
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Test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Week starting today through October 2
September 23, 2022
Drive Electric Week kicks off today with nearly 300 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the next two weekends, from September 23 through October 2, in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Drive Electric Week is an annual event…
The Canon 5D Mark II is an extremely popular camera that many photographers still use today. However, few 5D cameras have been as well-loved and oft-used as the one YouTuber FoxTailWhipz purchased from used gear retailer MPB. FoxTailWhipz purchased a camera with 2,269,757…
Meike releases $160 Canon EF to Nikon Z adapter for the truly brand agnostic among us
September 23, 2022
Meike, a manufacturer of photo and video gear like lenses, lighting, and adapters, has announced the Meike MK-EFTZ-B autofocus mount adapter to use Canon EF/EF-S lenses on Nikon Z mirrorless cameras.
The adapter supports full autofocus functionality and includes a built-in electronic contact to allow full aperture control via your Z camera body. There’s also a dial on the adapter itself that…
EA Sports releases top 50 rated players for NHL 23
September 23, 2022
Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today.
We aren’t far from the launch of the latest installment of EA Sports NHL franchise…
WhatsApp Android tablet linking hinted at w/ latest beta update
September 23, 2022
The latest WhatsApp beta update hints that the highly anticipated companion mode is still in the works with evidence of a dedicated Android tablet (or foldable) linking screen.
WhatsApp has made good on a number of promises in recent years, but in terms of features and…
Chromecast with Google TV HD bootloader can be unlocked by default
September 23, 2022
After officially launching the Chromecast with Google TV HD merely hours ago, you might be pleased to know that the sub-$30 streamer has an unlockable bootloader right from the factory.
The new hardware is merely an update or upgrade for the base Chromecast that was refreshed back in 2018 alongside the launch of the Pixel 3 series. Rather than being a conduit for your smartphone, the Chromecast…
