Uber has agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging that the ride-hail company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by overcharging riders with disabilities. The company will offer several million dollars in compensation to more than 65,000 Uber users who were “charged discriminatory fees due to disability,” according to a statement from the United States… Continue reading Uber to pay millions for overcharging people with disabilities
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Get the solar generator that delivers seven hours of power on a single charge
StackCommerce The following content is brought to you by ZDNet partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. There are all manner of reasons you might find yourself without power in your home. Unusually bad weather could do it, brownouts could turn into blackouts, and even… Continue reading Get the solar generator that delivers seven hours of power on a single charge
The 5 best credit cards to pay bills in 2022
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A 5-minute EV charging startup raises $59 million
A Cambridge University professor’s ultrafast EV battery startup has raised $59 million in Series B funding. Nyobolt aims to develop a battery that can achieve 5-minute EV charging time. EV charging in 5 minutes Goslar, Germany-based H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders (HSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hanoi-headquartered Masan High-Tech Materials, the largest manufacturer of mid-stream… Continue reading A 5-minute EV charging startup raises $59 million
Tesla vehicles reach Mount Everest base camp for the first time
Tesla vehicles have reached the Mount Everest base camp for the very first time, operating at five kilometers of altitude. Tesla is known for not advertising, but it does sometimes produce and/or share marketing videos from its owners on social media. This one from Tesla China is particularly interesting as it features a couple of… Continue reading Tesla vehicles reach Mount Everest base camp for the first time
Rimac follows Tesla in developing 46mm battery cells, but at ‘varied heights’ beyond 80mm
Less than a week after start of production for its first scaled electric hypercar, Rimac Group continues to expand its growing EV battery business, offering a one-two punch in a relatively nascent industry. Rimac is reportedly developing 46mm battery cells of various heights, similar to Tesla’s more energy dense 4680 cells that have recently begun… Continue reading Rimac follows Tesla in developing 46mm battery cells, but at ‘varied heights’ beyond 80mm
Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving Beta (10.13) is about left turn, animal detection, speed limits, and more
Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving Beta update (10.13) is all about left turns, animal detection, speed limits, and much more. Here are the release notes. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the driver needs to remain vigilant and ready to take control at all… Continue reading Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving Beta (10.13) is about left turn, animal detection, speed limits, and more
Ford unveils new F-150 Raptor R pickup with 700 horsepower
Ford and its rivals have been adding performance variants to their lineups to beef up profit margins before they transition more to electric vehicles. Go to Source
Renault Master E-Tech electric van gets larger battery for 2022
Renault’s largest electric van, the Master E-Tech, has been updated for 2022. The French firm says the latest version will be available to order from August, with first deliveries expected in September. Following the mid-size Kangoo E-Tech 2022 update comes revisions to the Master E-Tech. Renault’s large panel van competes with the Ford E-Transit, Citroen… Continue reading Renault Master E-Tech electric van gets larger battery for 2022
2022 Renault Kangoo and electric Kangoo E-Tech pricing revealed
Renault’s electrified line-up has gained another vehicle in the form of the new Kangoo E-Tech. The French firm has announced pricing and specifications for both the internal-combustion engined Kangoo and the pure-electric Kangoo E-Tech, with orders open now and first deliveries expected by October. The new Kangoo E-Tech shares the same underpinnings as the latest Mercedes Citan… Continue reading 2022 Renault Kangoo and electric Kangoo E-Tech pricing revealed