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Tesla app update introduces ‘Drive on Sunshine’ and other new features

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This reduces the cost of charging significantly and improves the overall power efficiency of charging your vehicle. Along with launching its new Magic Dock at Superchargers in the United States , non-Tesla owners can now sign up for a membership that reduces the cost of charging by roughly a quarter. What do you think of the article?

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2021's Top Stories About AI

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Many of this year's top articles grappled with the limits of deep learning (today's dominant strand of AI) and spotlighted researchers seeking new paths. Here are the 10 most popular AI articles that Spectrum published in 2021, ranked by the amount of time people spent reading them. Their article isn't a total downer, though.

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Elon Musk gives nod to new Tesla Cybertruck material patent

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As with many material patents, exact amounts of trace materials and chemistry are not revealed, which could give a better idea of the physical properties of the metal. What do you think of the article? Nonetheless, the patent outlines some of the major changes Tesla is making to make its material as strong as possible.

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Texas considers EV tax, and EV owners are on board

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Electric vehicles are the choice for many consumers not only due to their environmental benefits but also due to their reduced cost of ownership. However, that reduced cost is now being challenged by a tax proposed by Texas State Legislature members that would either tax EV owners per mile driven or yearly with a flat fee.

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This Robotic Pack Mule Can Carry Your Gear (and You)

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This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. If you go back far enough, a bunch of the initial funding for quadrupedal robots that enabled the commercial platforms that are available today was tied into the idea of robotic pack animals.

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Researchers take first 3D images of microscopic hydrogen-embrittled cracks in metal

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Engineers could design microstructures to extend the life of materials, potentially saving on costs of repairs or replacement of metal components regularly exposed to water or hydrogen. In theory, that’s the idea behind grain boundary engineering. When you have these fracture events, it inhibits the life cycle of materials.

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Opinion: Why Choosing the Right Car Is More Important than Ever

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This article may contain affiliate links. In addition to the cost of the vehicle itself, you’ll also need to invest in things like insurance, potential modifications and so on. Cars are obviously built differently, and it’s a good idea to consider all of the different vehicle styles that are available.

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