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Electric motorcycles that charge to 85% in 15 minutes? This e-moto company says it’s close

In the electric motorcycle vs. gas-powered motorcycle debate, range and refueling time have become the only two areas where e-motos don’t quite stack up yet. But that could soon change. According to Europe’s premier electric motorcycle company Energica, shorter charging times could be just around the corner. The Modena, Italy-based company and manufacturer of the racing electric motorcycles…
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Tesla is set for another fight against unionization, this time over Gigafactory Berlin

Tesla is set for another fight against unionization, this time over Gigafactory Berlin. IG Metall, a powerful union in the German auto industry, confirmed that it wants to have a worker council at the factory. There have been several unionization efforts at Tesla over the years. For years, United Auto Workers (UAW) tried to unionize Tesla Fremont factory and the automaker fought against it, so…
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MobileNews

Google’s new Entertainment Space for tablets builds on Android TV development

On Wednesday, Entertainment Space for Android tablets was announced, and we pointed out the similarities to Google TV. That’s largely due to the fact that Google is leveraging the existing development concept of Android TV channels for the homescreen tablet experience. Google today detailed how third-party apps can be included in this “content-forward, immersive media experience” that…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Is the FUELL Flluid the ultimate commuter ebike?

Electric bicycles have exploded in popularity in the US and around the world.  They provide the same personal mobility convenience as a bicycle, yet use an electric motor to help riders travel faster, farther, up steep hills and without the same level of exhaustion.  While…
DefenseNews

Air Force once again asks Congress to let it mothball oldest RQ-4 Global Hawk drones

WASHINGTON — The Air Force will continue pushing for the retirement of its oldest Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawks, the service’s top officials said Friday, potentially setting up another fight with Congress about the future of the embattled surveillance drone. “The Air Force will continue to pursue the [fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act] RQ-4 Block 30 divestment waiver in…
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