From the leaks we’ve seen so far, the Pixel 6 series will look unlike any Pixel phone before it. To match the premium Pixel 6, Google appears to be readying a second-generation Pixel Stand, equipped with fans, which hints at faster charging speeds.
In 2018, Google debuted the Pixel Stand, a 10W wireless charger, which was, at launch, the only Qi charger to support 10W charging on the Pixel 3…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
North Carolina’s governor issued an executive order that sets the state’s first-ever offshore wind targets.
New Zealand introduces an $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles.
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A Tesla owner built a robot to automatically plug his electric car for overnight charging — something that Tesla has previously announced that it is working on.
Here’s what happened.
The idea of automatically charging electric vehicles have been around for a while.
It…
Apple Music for Android beta adds Spatial and Lossless Audio, automatic crossfade, more
June 15, 2021
Alongside WWDC 2021, Apple rolled out a bunch of features for its Music streaming service. The Lossless and Spatial Audio update, as well as other enhancements, are now available for Apple Music on Android.
These new features require signing up for the beta channel in the Play Store, and are not yet rolled out to stable users. It should roll out to all devices soon.
Once updated, you’ll have…
With Google committing to third-party game releases over in-house developments, E3 is an important showcase to hear some good news regarding what’s coming to Stadia. So far, here’s every new game announced at E3 2021 that’s set to see a Stadia debut.
E3 2021…
Electric mobility company Xos, Inc. has announced a new powertrain division called “Powered by Xos” to provide, design, and integrate its own technology for other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Contrary to other Xos ventures, Powered by Xos will focus on…
Medium-duty electric vehicle developer Phoenix Motorcars has unveiled its third-generation electric drivetrain and has begun series production of commercial vehicles that utilize it. The first three vehicles were recently completed at the company’s Ontario, California, facility and will soon be delivered to fleet customers.
Phoenix Motorcars is a California-based automaker that provides fleet…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy’s Ship to Shore Connector program has become expensive enough to breach Nunn-McCurdy cost thresholds laid out in the decades-old acquisition law, but the service said in a June 11 statement the program has stabilized and will continue in…
Tesla Model S Plaid modded by Unplugged Performance hits over 150 mph on Laguna Seca racetrack
June 15, 2021
A brand-new Tesla Model S Plaid modded by Unplugged Performance hit over 150 mph on the Laguna Seca racetrack – and it passed several million-dollar hypercars.
Unplugged Performance was spotted bringing a brand-new Model S Plaid with a whole custom performance kit…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is launching a new effort in fiscal 2022 to design and develop a long-range precision munition for its future aircraft and will choose industry-born designs to move forward into a roughly five-year development program in fiscal 2023, according to FY22 budget documents.
The service is requesting $29.2 million to ramp up the development effort while it fields its…
