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NASA’s AIRS Tracks Record-Breaking Heat Wave in Pacific Northwest
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The science instrument mapped the dome of high pressure that settled over the northwestern U.S. and western Canada in late June, sending temperatures into the triple digits.
An unprecedented heat wave that started around June 26…
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Meet the Open-Source Software Powering NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Created at NASA’s JPL, the open-source flight software called F Prime isn’t just powering humanity’s first…
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Finds Patches of Rock Record Erased, Revealing Clues
A new paper enriches scientists’ understanding of where the rock record preserved or destroyed evidence of Mars’ past and possible signs of ancient life.
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Quick Charge Podcast: July 8, 2021
July 9, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
Tesla has just released a $5,000 price increase for the base versions (Long Range) of both Model S and Model X electric vehicles.
It comes just as the automaker started delivering the new Model S and hasn’t even started delivering the new Model X.
Since the beginning of…
How long does it take to charge a Tesla?
July 9, 2021
You may be new to EV ownership or Tesla in particular, or you may be doing a little research before you take that welcomed leap into zero-emission transportation. No matter the reason for your visit, here you are wondering, “how long does it take to charge a Tesla?” The…
How much is a Tesla? Your guide to Tesla prices
July 9, 2021
You’ve read about all the improvements to emerge both inside and out each 2021 Tesla model, and maybe you’re more than a little bit tempted. Next, reality sets in, and that age old question rears its head: “how much?” No need to click through several variations of each model on Tesla’s website, it’s all been compiled for you here.
The information below offers the lowest and highest…
Fiido X e-bike performance specs revealed with most epic folding electric bike video ever
July 9, 2021
After teasing the world with a first look at its sleek new electric folding e-bike last month, Fiido is now revealing the complete tech specs and component loadout for the bike. And the video they released along with it may just be the most epic launch video ever – for a…
Another Chevy Bolt fire occurred on the morning of July 1 in Vermont. Similar to the previous one from less than two months ago, this car spontaneously caught fire the morning after charging and while still plugged in. Unlike the previous one however, this one had the final…
Tesla launches cheaper RWD Model Y in China
July 9, 2021
Tesla has launched the Model Y RWD Standard Range, a cheaper version of the electric SUV, in China.
It looks like the version of the Model Y is officially back, albeit not in the US.
Earlier this year, Tesla launched a new Model Y Standard Range RWD with 244 miles (393 km) of range.
The launch was surprising considering CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla won’t produce the version of the Model…
