World’s first: US Air Force deploys portable nuclear power station [video]
World’s first: US Air Force deploys portable nuclear power station [video]

For the first time, a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III has airlifted a complete, 5 MW nuclear reactor from March Air Reserve Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah for assembly and operation, signaling a new era of deployable energy and log…

Xos new Class 6 MDEV approaches diesel price parity at just $99,000
Xos new Class 6 MDEV approaches diesel price parity at just $99,000

Offering superior performance, zero emissions, and a lower total cost of operation (TCO) than the diesel-powered alternatives is a given, but Xos’ latest electric medium duty chassis has one more trick up its sleeve: a competitive price tag.

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Hitachi rolls out new 13 ton “dual mode” electric excavator that can run 24/7
Hitachi rolls out new 13 ton “dual mode” electric excavator that can run 24/7

Hitachci Construction Machinery NV is expanding its lineup of quiet, zero-emissions construction equipment offerings with a new, 13 ton battery electric excavator that can run 24/7 – and it’s just in time to wow the crowds at next month’s CONEXPO in La…

No, a moped doesn’t always have pedals – and other inconvenient truths you may hate
No, a moped doesn’t always have pedals – and other inconvenient truths you may hate

There’s a surprisingly strong debate long-swirling around the term “moped.” For a word that started as a simple mashup of “motor” and “pedal,” moped has caused an outsized amount of contention. Now, with the prevalence of a new age of light electric tw…

Trump says Netflix will ‘pay the consequences’ if it doesn’t fire Susan Rice
Trump says Netflix will ‘pay the consequences’ if it doesn’t fire Susan Rice

Donald Trump threatened that there would be “consequences” for Netflix if it didn’t fire board member Susan Rice. Rice served in both the Obama and Biden administrations, and recently appeared on Preet Bharara’s podcast, where she said corporations that “take a knee to Trump” are going to be “caught with more than their pants down. […]

EV driver shares surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels
EV driver shares surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels

Are you wondering how much it would cost to charge up your EV if you added a home solar system to your roof? One EV owner did just that. After 14,000 miles of driving, he’s sharing his results online — and the real-world data might surprise you!

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Arturia’s FX Collection 6 adds two new effects and a $99 intro version
Arturia’s FX Collection 6 adds two new effects and a $99 intro version

Arturia launched a new version of its flagship effects suite, FX Collection, which includes two new plug-ins, EFX Ambient and Pitch Shifter-910. FX Collection 6 also marks the introduction of an Intro version with a selection of six effects covering the basics for $99. That pales in comparison to the 39 effects in the full […]

IT BEGINS: McMurtry kicks off production of $1.36 million electric fan car
IT BEGINS: McMurtry kicks off production of $1.36 million electric fan car

McMurtry Automotive has confirmed that production of its insane, record-setting, upside-down driving all-electric Spéirling PURE fan hypercar is underway — but if you’re worried about pulling up next to yourself at a stoplight, don’t be: this one’s a l…

Intel reportedly eyeing Nova Lake-S Ultra processors for next year

Leaks suggest Intel may launch Nova Lake-S Core Ultra Series 4 desktop processors next year with a new platform and major upgrades.
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Mack LR Electric garbage trucks help the Bronx breathe better
Mack LR Electric garbage trucks help the Bronx breathe better

Royal Waster Services took delivery of its first Mack LR Electric garbage truck in December — and they’re happy enough with their big EV’s performance to have placed an order for three more, helping Bronx residents sleep in, and breathe easier.

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