Japan plans to phase out sales of new gasoline-powered vehicles by the mid-2030s, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
The plan is not yet finalized (expect more info by the end of the year), and will still allow for sales of conventional gas-powered hybrids. So this is a step forward, but resembles China’s recently announced gas car ban that doesn’t actually ban gas cars.
Nations…
Einride’s next-generation ‘Pod’ promises NVIDIA-powered unmanned electric heavy freight
December 5, 2020
Einride, a Swedish company focusing on autonomous electric trucks, announced today that their next-generation Pod will use NVIDIA’s “Orin” processor for autonomous driving.
Last year, Einride became the first company to make deliveries with a completely driverless…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has released the first images teasing the first passenger station of the Las Vegas Loop ahead of its launch.
A Boring Company Loop system consists of tunnels in which Tesla autonomous electric vehicles travel at high speeds between stations to…
The Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 electric bicycle from E-Cells is an absolute masterclass in excess. With dual 1,100W peak motors, dual batteries, and dual suspension, it has more everything than almost anybody needs. And that is what makes it such an awesome ride.
As this review taught me, sometimes “too much” is the perfect amount.
Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 tech specs:
Motor(s): 2x…
Bird announced today the first ever autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system for electric scooters.
If you’ve ever tried a standing electric scooter, you’ll know they’re not very complicated.
You have basically three controls: stop, go and turn.
And that first one…
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE may get Android 11 before the year’s end
December 5, 2020
This week just saw the release of the official Android 11 update for Samsung devices, but the announcement left out the company’s best release of the year. Now, though, we might be getting an idea of when the Android 11 update will arrive on Galaxy S20 FE.
The infamous…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
US offshore wind workers will complete VR training at Maryland’s Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies.
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative releases its 2020 Progress Report. Does it make any difference?
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Chrome OS 87 rolling out w/ Tab Search, Bluetooth device battery levels, new wallpaper, more
December 5, 2020
Following a big desktop update two weeks week, Chrome OS 87 started rolling out on Thursday after a brief delay. There are a handful of usability enhancements in this release, which will be available in the coming days.
Tab Groups help people better manage (and…
Thieves steal $45,000 worth of Tesla batteries that were later returned for $10,000 reward
December 5, 2020
A couple of thieves broke into a solar company and Tesla Powerwall installer to steal $45,000 worth of Tesla batteries.
The owner offered a $10,000 reward to find them and explained how it’s not a good idea to steal them in the first place.
ProSolar is a solar installer…
These are the best Android TV devices [Late 2020]
December 5, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, streaming at home is more important than ever. If you or someone you know is in need of a new streaming box, Android TV is a great choice — Wonder Woman 1984 is coming, and HBO Max still isn’t on Roku. Here are the best ways to get Android TV right now.
Table of contents
Chromecast with Google TV
Affordable and smart
Nvidia Shield…
