When we last spoke with Everrati CEO Justin Lunny, his UK-based restomod company that converts iconic cars to electric vehicles was expanding into the US market. Since then, the company set up headquarters in Calabasas, California, and in April, it partnered with Irvine-based manufacturer Aria Group to work on state-side electric conversions of Porsches and… Continue reading Nest co-founder Matt Rogers invests in EV conversion company Everrati
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Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rules
Uber’s decision to not offer wheelchair-accessible service in every US market does not violate the federal law prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals, a federal judge ruled this week. The ruling represents a win for the ride-hailing service, which has been criticized by disability advocates for providing only limited wheelchair-accessible service in a handful of cities.… Continue reading Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rules
You can join Sony’s queue to buy a PS5 right now
While a PlayStation 5 is still not yet a thing you can find on every store shelf any day of the week, availability has certainly gotten better in recent weeks. Sony has been dropping public restocks with some velocity of late, and today is another chance. You can hop in a public queue on Sony’s… Continue reading You can join Sony’s queue to buy a PS5 right now
Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities
Uber’s premium electric car service is arriving in more US cities, the company said. Uber Comfort Electric, which is more expensive than Uber X but not as posh as Uber Black, is now available in seven additional cities, including Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Austin, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. In May, Uber launched Comfort Electric in… Continue reading Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities
Faraday Future delays launch of its debut electric vehicle
Faraday Future’s first car is still a far way off in the future, according to recent regulatory filings. The California EV company that has flirted with bankruptcy more times than I can count said this week that it needs more cash in order to launch its debut electric vehicle, the FF91. As such, the company… Continue reading Faraday Future delays launch of its debut electric vehicle
Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro review: low profile and low ambitions
The DeathStalker V2 Pro is a redesign of Razer’s original DeathStalker gaming keyboard, which used membrane switches and chiclet keycaps. While the V2 Pro may share a name with the 10-year-old keyboard, little else has remained the same. The V2 Pro is a full-size, low-profile keyboard that incorporates a shorter version of Razer’s optical switches… Continue reading Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro review: low profile and low ambitions
Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman thinks fashion rental is inflation-proof
Rent the Runway started with a pretty simple idea. It’s a clothing rental and subscription business for women, which launched in 2008. You can rent clothes one by one, or subscribe to rent a certain number of pieces depending upon which tier you pay for, or buy secondhand clothing outright. But Rent the Runway has… Continue reading Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman thinks fashion rental is inflation-proof
GM just secured enough cathode material for 5 million electric vehicles
General Motors needs a lot of cathode active materials (CAM) if it’s to reach its goal of making enough electric vehicles to become a completely carbon neutral company by 2040. How much is enough? How about 950,000 tons of the stuff. GM now says it’s reached a deal with LG Chem, one of South Korea’s… Continue reading GM just secured enough cathode material for 5 million electric vehicles
VW starts ID.4 production in Tennessee, promising cheaper EVs
The Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover SUV is now being built at the German automaker’s vehicle factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It’s the company’s first EV to be manufactured in the US and signals that a more affordable version of the ID.4 is on the horizon. VW says it plans on ramping up production at its Chattanooga… Continue reading VW starts ID.4 production in Tennessee, promising cheaper EVs
US resurrects green energy loan program that helped put Tesla on the map
The Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program, which famously helped put Tesla on the map, is set to hand out its first loan in over a decade. The department will announce a $2.5 billion loan to a joint venture of General Motors and LG Energy Solution to help fund the construction of a… Continue reading US resurrects green energy loan program that helped put Tesla on the map