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US Army working through challenges with laser weapons

August 11, 2023
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Army is working through a variety of challenges with directed-energy weapons for air defense, including how to affordably manufacture the high-tech capability and sustain it on the battlefield, according to service officials with knowledge of the effort. But more importantly, according to the Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office director, the…
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Podcast: Tesla news, Rivian earnings, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and more

August 11, 2023
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, Seth is on vacation and it’s just me, Fred, so we are going to discuss EV news as usual, but we are also going to make the episode more interactive by taking more questions from you, the audience. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on  – except for…
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Lucid Air recalls affecting 6,360 EVs on three separate issues

August 11, 2023
California-based EV maker Lucid Motors issued three separate recalls in the same week, affecting 6,360 Lucid Air electric sedans. However, two of the issues can be fixed through OTA updates. Lucid issues three separate Air EV recalls The three recalls were issued on July 27, 2023, affecting certain 2022 to 2023 Lucid Air sedans. The biggest of them impacts 5,523 Lucid Air sedans. According to…
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Archer Aviation gets FAA nod to begin eVTOL flights, secures $215M from Stellantis and United

August 11, 2023
eVTOL developer Archer Aviation shared an exciting Q2 2023 financial results call complete with three signification updates, including airworthiness certification from the FAA and a fresh round of investments from some big names like Stellantis and United. Archer Aviation ($ACHR) is an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer that continues to inch closer to getting its…
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