Korea’s SK Inc has invested $100 million in North Carolina startup Atom Power, which aims to upgrade the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience in the United States with new hardware and software, the companies said Thursday. Based in Huntersville, North Carolina, eight-year-old Atom Power has developed a digital circuit breaker that provides more control, flexibility and reliability… Continue reading South Korea’s SK Inc. invests $100m in EV-focused US startup Atom Power
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The Big Ten’s new deal makes sports streaming rights more confusing than ever
The Big Ten Conference announced a new slate of sports TV and streaming deals on Thursday, which will reportedly bring the conference more than $8 billion over the next seven years. It’s the richest rights deal in the history of college sports, with most of the money coming from Fox, CBS, and NBC — and… Continue reading The Big Ten’s new deal makes sports streaming rights more confusing than ever
Acura’s vision for EVs is an SUV concept inspired by F1 and luxury Italian power boats
The premium performance brand under is prepping for an EV SUV in 2024 Roberto Baldwin 9 hours Acura is preparing for the EV future in the same way most other automakers are planning out their transition to electric car manufacturers, with an SUV. The awkwardly named Acura Precision EV Concept will make its debut at… Continue reading Acura’s vision for EVs is an SUV concept inspired by F1 and luxury Italian power boats
Aero raises $65M for its semi-private airline
Aero Technologies, which describes itself as a “next-generation air travel company” which currently operates on a limited number of routes in the U.S. and Europe, today announced that it has raised $65 million, with $50 million of those as a Series B funding round co-led by Albacore Capital Group and $15 million in convertible notes.… Continue reading Aero raises $65M for its semi-private airline
Microsoft’s adorable Xbox Series S is $50 off at Adorama right now
If you’re still on the hunt for an Xbox, our deals team has got you covered. The Xbox Series S, the slimmer and paler cousin of the Series X, is on sale right now at Adorama for $249.99 instead of its usual $299.99. Discounts as steep as this are pretty rare, making this a great… Continue reading Microsoft’s adorable Xbox Series S is $50 off at Adorama right now
The Dodge Charger EV’s fake exhaust sound is sure to divide muscle car fans
For those bemoaning the imminent demise of Dodge’s gas-powered muscle cars, the automaker has a message: fear not the future, for it is electric. Dodge revealed its first electric muscle car, the Charger Daytona SRT concept, at an event this week at its Pontiac, Michigan-based headquarters. The two-door coupe is positioned as a preview for… Continue reading The Dodge Charger EV’s fake exhaust sound is sure to divide muscle car fans
Yes, inflation has come for tech products, too
For many, this summer has been the season of inflation. After fuel prices spiked earlier this year (and have only slowly started to come down), it seems like everything we had to pay for suddenly became more expensive. Outside of the gas station, this is most likely felt at the grocery store, where staples like… Continue reading Yes, inflation has come for tech products, too
They Keep Finding More Skeletal Remains at This Drying Up Lake
Why does this keep happening? Skeleton Army The Lake Mead Swim Beach, a popular spot for beachgoers not far from Las Vegas, seems to be absolutely teeming with human remains. Officials just unearthed even more skeletal remains at the beach — a grisly consequence of shorelines dropping precipitously amid a prolonged, climate change-driven “megadrought” in… Continue reading They Keep Finding More Skeletal Remains at This Drying Up Lake
Crypto can’t fix carbon offsets — but crypto fans are trying anyway
There’s a wonky new attempt to use controversial technology to tackle climate change: turning carbon offset credits into crypto tokens. Both carbon offsets and crypto are hot-button topics in the sustainability game. Crypto mines have been notorious sources of climate pollution, and purchasing carbon offsets is a popular way companies try to absolve themselves of… Continue reading Crypto can’t fix carbon offsets — but crypto fans are trying anyway
India: Zypp Electric in advanced talks with SE Asian OEM player for $25-30m fundingThe round is likely to value Zypp at about $120-150 million.
Amid the economic volatility and much-talked-about funding winter, one segment that is buzzing with deal activity is electric vehicles (EV). While many players are already armed with funding to expedite EV adoption in the country, the latest in the market to raise capital is Zypp Electric. Hyperlocal and EV-based last-mile delivery startup Zypp Electric is… Continue reading India: Zypp Electric in advanced talks with SE Asian OEM player for $25-30m fundingThe round is likely to value Zypp at about $120-150 million.