Quick Charge Podcast: April 13, 2023

  • April 13, 2023
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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee […]

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Here’s What to Watch for Next in the Abortion Pill Case

  • April 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON — Even as a federal appeals court said late Wednesday that it would allow the abortion pill mifepristone to remain on the market, it sided with a federal judge in Texas by limiting distribution and access to the drug. The move potentially makes it much harder for many Americans to get the pill, which […]

This US company made an autonomous robot that installs solar panels

  • April 13, 2023
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Sarcos Technology and Robotics (Nasdaq: STRC and STRCW) plans to commercially launch its autonomous robot that installs solar panels in 2024 after achieving final validation for the US Department of Energy (DOE). The project, which began in 2021, is officially called the Outdoor Autonomous Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels (O-AMPP), and the US DOE awarded it […]

How Laptops Help Healthcare Providers Evolve Their Telehealth Strategy

  • April 13, 2023
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As healthcare providers turn to telehealth to create hybrid care models beyond the walls of the hospital, mobile devices including laptops and Chromebooks are proving essential for clinicians and patients. Laptops can play a significant role in supporting virtual healthcare initiatives by providing clinicians with a portable and powerful tool to conduct virtual […]

Biden administration seeks to expand health coverage to Dreamers

  • April 13, 2023
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Biden administration seeks to expand health coverage to Dreamers Proposal would allow Daca participants to access health insurance under Medicaid and Affordable Care Act exchanges The Biden administration is seeking to allow immigrants known as Dreamers, who were brought to the US as children by undocumented parents, greater access to health insurance through federal programs, […]

Can zero-emission electric school buses improve attendance? New data may have the answer

  • April 13, 2023
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With electric school buses rolling out across the US, new information suggests upgrading your district’s fleet may bring additional benefits beyond producing zero emissions, including higher attendance. School buses pick up over 25 million children each year, traveling around 5.7 billion miles. Up until recently, many of these buses were diesel-powered. Diesel exhaust has been […]

Healthcare Leaders Share Their Perspectives on Digital Transformation at ATA, ViVE

  • April 13, 2023
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“We’re one of the most antiquated industries out there. We’re doing the most important thing by saving people’s lives and enhancing patient care, but we’re behind the curve,” he added. “Healthcare should be leading the pack in innovation and digital transformation. We don’t need a business makeover but a true technology revolution.” Health systems also […]

Mercedes EQS SUV and AMG EQE ace the family trip test

  • April 13, 2023
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During a recent family trip to Southern California, Mercedes lent us two of their flagship electric vehicles. We picked up an EQS SUV at the airport, drove it around Los Angeles and to Big Bear Mountain and back, stress testing that huge battery against elevation and high speeds. Then, to switch it up, I drove […]