DEG, the investment arm of German state-owned development bank KFW, has committed to invest $40 million in a senior blue loan to Bank of Qingdao, a Chinese commercial lender listed in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Blue loans are instruments that earmark funds exclusively for ocean-friendly projects and protecting critical clean water resources. The loan is… Continue reading DEG commits to invest $40m in China’s Bank of Qingdao
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Don’t be silly, of course you can use EVs in cold weather
A publication that shall not be named (merely linked to) published an opinion piece that is the latest in a string of false narratives around EVs. This opinion (I mean act of subterfuge) couches EVs as a luxury item in cold-weather countries because the batteries don’t work as well as on the balmy shores of… Continue reading Don’t be silly, of course you can use EVs in cold weather
Sundar Pichai, live at the Code Conference
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is about to appear at Vox Media’s annual Code Conference in Beverly Hills, California for a wide-ranging interview with Kara Swisher. As always, there is a lot to discuss. As the head of both Google and its parent company Alphabet, Pichai oversees one of the most expansive companies in the world.… Continue reading Sundar Pichai, live at the Code Conference
How Cloudflare got Kiwi Farms wrong
Today let’s talk about Kiwi Farms, Cloudflare, and whether infrastructure providers ought to take more responsibility for content moderation than they have generally taken. I. Kiwi Farms is a nearly 10-year-old web forum, founded by a former administrator for the popular QAnon wasteland 8chan, that has become notorious for waging online harassment campaigns against LBGT… Continue reading How Cloudflare got Kiwi Farms wrong
How The Merge will slash Ethereum’s climate pollution
Ethereum just set The Merge in motion — and the stakes are huge for the planet. The Merge is arguably one of the most anticipated events yet in cryptocurrency history, when the Ethereum blockchain will switch from a disturbingly energy-hungry method of validating transactions to a new strategy that uses a fraction of the electricity… Continue reading How The Merge will slash Ethereum’s climate pollution
The 5 best smart scales of 2022
Smart scales can do more than tell you how much weight you’ve gained or lost this week. When connected to different apps like Apple Health or FitBit, you can keep an eye on things like water weight percentages, bone and muscle mass, and even BMI changes. You can also better track changes over time to… Continue reading The 5 best smart scales of 2022
The 5 best solar lanterns of 2022
Camping trip preparation depends on where you’re going and how you’re getting there. When my kids were tots, our camping trips were more like “glamping”– we’d arrive at campsites in a car filled with unnecessary items. But as my kids grew older, our family became more adventurous, and we set off into the wild in… Continue reading The 5 best solar lanterns of 2022
Honda locks up additional EV battery minerals in new partnership with Hanwa
After standing by for the better part of the year and watching other automakers aggressively convert their fleets to electric, Honda seems to be having an epiphany. Honda is forming a new partnership with materials trading company, Hanwa, to source critical EV battery materials. The Japanese automaker’s new deal comes just a week after announcing… Continue reading Honda locks up additional EV battery minerals in new partnership with Hanwa
Tesla updates Theater Mode for smoother navigating
Tesla is pushing a new software update that includes an improved Theater Mode. It’s a small change, but it will provide a much smoother experience when using streaming platforms inside Tesla vehicles. Tesla Theater Tesla vehicles are equipped with an in-car app called Tesla Theater, which includes several streaming services, like YouTube and Netflix, that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla updates Theater Mode for smoother navigating
Elon Musk hints at Tesla finally increasing Powerwall availability
Elon Musk is signaling that Tesla is ramping up Powerwall production and will finally increase the availability of the home battery pack. Tesla has been production constrained with the Powerwall for a long time. The demand has been strong in several markets, like the US and Australia, but production hasn’t been able to catch up… Continue reading Elon Musk hints at Tesla finally increasing Powerwall availability