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US says it will cut the cost of solar by 60% in a decade

March 27, 2021
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced yesterday that it intends to “cut the cost of solar energy by 60% within the next 10 years, in addition to nearly $128 million in funding to lower costs, improve performance, and speed the deployment of solar energy technologies.” The new goal moves forward its previous utility-scale solar cost target by five years. This DOE announcement is part of…
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OnePlus 9 Review: A well-rounded step down that’s arguably the better buy

March 27, 2021
OnePlus has spent the better part of a decade building its reputation on two thing: the best specs and the lowest prices. Over time, the latter has been eroded away a bit, and OnePlus also introduced its “Pro” lineup that, well, creates a device that directly goes against the “Never Settle” motto. In 2021, though, the regular OnePlus 9 still stands in the Pro’s shadow, but it’s a…
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Podcast: Tesla v11, Tesla accepts Bitcoin, another price increase, and more

March 27, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s v11 software update, Tesla accepting Bitcoin, another Model 3 price increase, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an…
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Canon Patents RF 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens, Wide-Angles, RF Cine Mount

March 26, 2021
Canon has been busy: it has recently applied for a number of patents for its mirrorless system, including a new version of the popular 100mm f/2.8 macro, two fast wide-angle lenses, and an RF cinema camera mount. These strings of patent applications were first noticed by Canon News. The EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro is one of Canon’s most popular lenses as it is ideal for a set of tasks ranging from…
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