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Tamron Developing 28-75mm and 28-80mm Drone Lenses

Tamron has filed a patent for a pair of zoom lenses designed for use on gimbals and drones: a 28-75mm f/4 and 28-80mm f/4.5. Both lenses are described as compact and with little change to their center of gravity across the zoom range. The patent, filed by Tamron in Japan, describes the two lenses as compact and with little fluctuation in the center of gravity, which would make them ideal for…
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Review: Mophie brings MagSafe to a foldable and flexible stand for your iPhone

Launched alongside its fantastic 3-in-1 travel charger, the mophie magnetic portable stand is made for MagSafe and fully foldable making it convenient to use almost anywhere. Follow along for a detailed look at this handy dual-hinged iPhone stand. Mophie Magnetic Portable Stand Specs MagSafe compatible (for attachment, not power) Premium black and gray fabric finish Dual-hinge design for total…
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New York State commits to 100% electric school buses by 2035 [Update]

In January, Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) said she would propose legislation to shift to 100% electric school buses by 2035. She also said she would propose legislation to require that all new school bus purchases will be zero-emissions by 2027. That legislation is now about to become law. April 8, 2022, update: Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) yesterday agreed a $220 billion state budget with…
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Porsche proves the benefits of V2G technology by pooling its EVs together to help stabilize electrical grids

Porsche AG is testing the possibilities of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in its EVs, but taking it a step further. Rather than just deliver EVs like the Taycan that can supply energy back to the grid rather than just pull from it, Porsche has run a V2G pilot program that utilizes “swarms” of EVs whose high-voltage batteries are pooled to help keep the local electrical grid…
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