Tesla has expanded Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico – in Baja California, at the starting point of a rally in which Elon Musk hinted the Cybertruck would perform well. The automaker also seems to be testing new accessories.
We expect Tesla to announce the Cybertruck launch event very soon, but in the meantime, the automaker seems to be continuing to test its electric pickup…
Volkswagen taps Tesla, Rivian vet to fix EV software issues
October 4, 2023
Delays at Volkswagen’s Cariad software unit have already caused Porsche and Audi electric model launches to be pushed back. To turn things around, Volkswagen is hiring a former Tesla, Rivian, and Google executive to lead a new software design hub for future EVs.
VW’s…
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October 4, 2023
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Nikon has added dedicated bird and airplane subject recognition modes to its range-topping Z9 high speed full-frame mirrorless camera. It’s also said the separate bird detection mode, along with other capabilities, will be added to the Z8 via…
Ripple Gains a Victory as Judge Torres Rejects SEC's Interlocutory Appeal – Legal Bitcoin News
October 4, 2023
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres rejected the Securities and Exchange Commission’s interlocutory appeal in the regulator’s lawsuit against Ripple, noting the SEC failed to explain why her prior decision was faulty. Torres set a trial date for April 2024 to address the remaining issues.
SEC’s Appeal in Ripple Lawsuit Denied by Judge Torres, Trial Set for April 2024
In a decision unveiled…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Plunge, as Profit Takers Swoop In – Market Updates Bitcoin News
October 4, 2023
Bitcoin retreated from a multi-week high on Tuesday, after cryptocurrencies entered overbought territories. Traders have seemingly opted to capture recent profits, ahead of key data points later this week. Ethereum slipped below $1,700.
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Bitcoin (BTC) edged below the…
Lido, Coinbase, and Rocket Pool Corner 89% of Ethereum's Booming $20 Billion Liquid Staking Market – Defi Bitcoin News
October 4, 2023
Since 2020, applications for liquid staking on the Ethereum blockchain have seen steady growth, and as of the first week of October 2023, a total of 23 liquid staking derivatives (LSD) platforms hold 12.4 million ether, valued at over $20 billion. Currently, the top three…
Wittman says patience wearing thin on F-35 sustainment plan
October 3, 2023
WASHINGTON — A leading House lawmaker wants to see some hard details — and soon — from the F-35 Joint Program Office about how it plans to fix the jet fighter’s long-lagging availability rates.
And Rep. Rob Wittman’s patience with the JPO on the fighter’s low readiness is starting to wear thin, he said in an interview.
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WASHINGTON — As the Pentagon prepares to field thousands of autonomous systems in the coming years, its commercial innovation hub is seeking a modular test platform that it could use to validate payloads, sensors and other technology.
The Defense Innovation Unit wants a…
The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has set aside 70,000 acres of public land for what will become Nevada’s largest wind farm.
Nevada’s largest wind farm
BLM has set aside public land for the wind farm – which is known as Stagecoach Wind – in order to prevent new…
EVgo transitions to kWh pricing model throughout the US (where legally allowed, of course)
October 3, 2023
Fast charging network EVgo has announced a shift in its pricing model that expands kilowatt-hour (kWh) charging rates to each and every US state that allows it. By charging for the amount of energy used rather than the time spent charging, EVgo looks to incentivize EV drivers to spend less, while still utilizing a time-of-use component to alleviate some strain on the grid. We’ve broken…
