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NASA to Highlight New Science Findings, Missions During AGU Meeting
Topics of discussion include upcoming NASA Earth science launches, the scientific discoveries Perseverance’s investigations on Mars, and updates from the Juno mission.
NASA researchers and colleagues from around the world will present the latest findings on a range of Earth and space…
Low-cost SONDORS Metacycle e-motorcycle gets (another) delivery delay, updates design images
December 7, 2021
The low-cost 80 mph (130 km/h) SONDORS Metacycle may be one of the most highly anticipated electric motorcycles of the year, but that huge spotlight also shines a light on controversies surrounding its delayed production.
Originally intended to roll out by the end of this…
Phase 3 of the world’s largest offshore wind farm moves forward
December 7, 2021
British utility SSE and Norwegian energy giant Equinor announced late last week that they have secured financing to proceed with the construction of the $3.98 billion Dogger Bank C offshore wind farm off England’s northeast coast.
World’s largest offshore wind…
Tesla is under SEC investigation over how it handled fire risk with its solar power systems
December 7, 2021
Tesla is being investigated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over how it handled and possibly failed to properly disclose to investors previously reported fire risks with its solar power systems.
In 2019, Walmart sued Tesla over fires that started with solar power systems installed at its stores.
In the lawsuit, it was revealed that an issue with a specific part led to…
Researchers have developed a prototype lithium-ion battery that uses water as an electrolytic solution. The water replaces a flammable organic solvent.
Lithium-ion battery with water
The good news, according to the team of scientists, is that their prototype is durable…
Tesla has deployed a new Powerpack system in Pickering, Ontario to power a new community microgrid pilot project.
If successful, it could lead to more microgrids in Canada.
Ever since the launch of Tesla Energy and its stationary energy storage products, Tesla started…
Lucid subpoenaed by SEC concerning SPAC merger with CCIV
December 7, 2021
Regulators from the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) have requested documents from Lucid Group Inc. relating to the investigation of its SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp. IV (CCIV) earlier this year.
Lucid Motors has quickly become one of the rising names in electric vehicles, having begun initial deliveries of its flagship vehicle, the Air Dream Edition, this past fall.
Prior to…
Toyota is planning to build a battery factory to support electric vehicle production in North Carolina.
The Wall Street Journal revealed that the Japanese automaker is planning to build a large battery factory near Greensboro, NC:
“Toyota Motor Corp. is set to invest…
Arrival to build high-voltage battery plant in North Carolina capable of 350k modules a year
December 7, 2021
EV automaker Arrival has announced plans to build a $11.5 million High Voltage Battery Module (HVBM) assembly plant in Charlotte, North Carolina. The new battery facility will add 150 jobs and join two Arrival facilities already established in the US city.
Arrival is a…
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From the metaverse to micro payments, digital ad ecosystem upheavals and more, big changes keep barreling down the pike for the gaming industry. And over three days of panels and talks, GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming will present expert insights and in-depth discussions on all the latest gaming trends in a virtual event from January 25-27, 2022. The first day of the event is…
