This week, the Supreme Court is expected to decide a major climate case that could determine what tools the federal government can use to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The case, West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, started out years ago as a battle over how much authority the EPA has to force power plants to… Continue reading The Supreme Court is about to decide a major climate court case
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Axie Infinity NFT game reopens transactions months after $625 million theft
Ronin Bridge, the link that enables users to transfer funds to and from accounts in the “play to earn” Axie Infinity game, has reopened following a $625 million theft that took place in March. Sky Mavis, the developer group behind Axie Infinity and the Ronin blockchain that powers the game, announced that players can now… Continue reading Axie Infinity NFT game reopens transactions months after $625 million theft
Bored Apes creator sues conceptual artist for copying its NFTs
The company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club has sued conceptual artist Ryder Ripps for selling duplicates of its Bored Ape non-fungible tokens or NFTs. The lawsuit, filed in a California court this weekend, accuses Ripps of a “calculated, intentional, and willful” scheme to damage BAYC while promoting his own copycat work. Ripps and Yuga Labs… Continue reading Bored Apes creator sues conceptual artist for copying its NFTs
VW sells minority stake in Electrify America to Siemens
Volkswagen sold a minority stake in its electric vehicle charging division, Electrify America, to Siemens in a deal that values the company at $2.45 billion. The two companies are jointly investing $450 million to double the number of Electrify America charging stations in the US and Canada by 2026. (The news was first reported by… Continue reading VW sells minority stake in Electrify America to Siemens
Comradery is developing a cooperative way to get paid online
It’s easy to compare Comradery to Patreon. Both allow creators to collect money from subscribers, and both allow them to offer content, bonuses, and updates in return. But where Patreon is beholden to venture capital, Comradery is controlled democratically by the people who use it. “The one thing a venture capital tech company can never… Continue reading Comradery is developing a cooperative way to get paid online
Uber drivers are liking the Teslas
Uber’s plan to electrify its driver fleet by 2030 seems to be off to a good start. The ride-hailing company announced today that over 15,000 Uber drivers have signed on to rent Tesla vehicles through its partnership with car rental company Hertz. Uber claims the deal is its “largest-ever expansion” of EVs on a mobility… Continue reading Uber drivers are liking the Teslas
Tesla reportedly doesn’t have enough desks after Musk threatens to fire remote employees
After Tesla CEO Elon Musk commanded remote employees to return to work or else lose their jobs, the company was reportedly ill-prepared to welcome back its workers. According to a report from The Information, employees arrived at Tesla’s Fremont, California facility only to find a lack of parking spots, no desk to sit at, and… Continue reading Tesla reportedly doesn’t have enough desks after Musk threatens to fire remote employees
EcoFlow’s turnkey off-grid power system just needs sun
The ability to move off-grid just got a little bit easier with these new modular and expandable Power Kits from EcoFlow. These all-in-one Power Kits are turnkey solutions that take the guesswork and complexity out of implementing a battery-based power system inside an adventure van or cabin in the woods. As such, it should take… Continue reading EcoFlow’s turnkey off-grid power system just needs sun
VW’s ID Aero concept distinguishes itself by not being an SUV or truck
Volkswagen announced a stylish new electric sedan concept, the ID Aero, which it plans on putting into production in China in 2023. The EV’s aerodynamic shape and 16-foot length will help enable up to 385 miles of range based on Europe’s WLTP. The ID Aero will be built on VW’s flexible MEB platform, which is… Continue reading VW’s ID Aero concept distinguishes itself by not being an SUV or truck
Polestar goes public amid uncertainty around EV stocks
Polestar is the latest electric vehicle company to go public, listing its stock on the Nasdaq exchange Friday after successfully merging with a special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. The company plans on using the $850 million in fresh capital to fund its three-year plan to make several new electric models and become profitable. The Swedish… Continue reading Polestar goes public amid uncertainty around EV stocks