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Starlink exits its beta phase, but its production is affected by the global chip shortage

Teslarati

The potential delays resulting from the chip shortage were outlined by SpaceX in Starlink’s new Support/FAQ section. “Silicon shortages have delayed production which has impacted our ability to fulfill orders. ” It should be noted that the Starlink website now includes some new fun sections on its FAQ page.

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What is a solid-state battery?

EV Central

EV FAQ: All your electric car questions answered READ MORE: Will my battery go flat if I leave my EV parked for too long? Another is the challenge of scaling up stuff that works in the lab for industrial-scale production. READ MORE: Do EV batteries wear out? So what’s an electrolyte? Cost is one of them.

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Tesla Offering Seven New Colors, Factory Wraps

The Truth About Cars

Some of this was obligatory camouflage designed to mask exterior changes ahead of production. It also has a FAQ specifically for the wraps. Considering the brand’s track record for paint quality, this probably isn’t the worst idea. We’ve already seen Tesla testing the Cybertruck in a slew of different wraps.

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Tesla Vision, the camera-only strategy for Autopilot and FSD, lands in Europe and Middle East

Teslarati

According to the company’s FAQ page for the Pure Vision approach, the transition to a camera-only system does not affect safety compliance in the context of European regulations. ” Tesla recently opened a new production facility in Germany , which will likely supply Model Y vehicles to the Middle East market.

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Twitter Blue to have an ad-free subscription option

Teslarati

“And we hope to offer fewer ads for Twitter Blue subscribers in the future,” it also said in the FAQ section. The company noted that the initial features were designed for a specific segment of its users, and its goal is to provide enough value that people feel that it is worth the price.

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Induction ovens with big batteries solve lots of problems

Baua Electric

The Battery Induction Options Impulse Labs’ $5500 Cooktop is the most prominent product out there and includes a cooktop but not an oven with a 3kWh battery. Eligibility for additional federal and state subsidies depends on household income and location, learn more in our FAQs. Customers are responsible for applying for credits.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

Fossil fuel production is an incredibly dirty inefficient process from start to finish. The more you look into it, the argument that battery production is somehow as bad as the cycle of fossil fuels is ridiculous. These cars and trucks have internal combustion engines that are extremely inefficient. What can you do?

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