ZEEKR ‘over delivers’ 001 FR EV that is faster, more powerful, and less expensive than anticipated

  • October 30, 2023
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Days after rolling its very first models off its assembly lines, ZEEKR has officially launched its high-performance 001 FR shooting brake EV, stating it has “over delivered” on specs. With the official launch, we’ve learned this new quad-motor EV will offer more power, faster acceleration, and a starting price about $30,000 less than originally rumored. […]

HC21 to showcase cutting-edge support services at MEDICA

  • October 30, 2023
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Healthcare 21 Group (HC21) will be at MEDICA 2023 to showcase its specialist support services designed to help international MedTech manufacturers navigate the UK market. The independent medical device distributor will present a comprehensive range of cutting-edge services to help manufacturers enhance sales performance, market penetration, and overall profitability in the UK. HC21 offers a […]

Volkswagen teases its first electric station wagon with new ID.7 Tourer images

  • October 30, 2023
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A new Volkswagen EV will begin rolling out next year. Volkswagen revealed the first images of the ID.7 Tourer, the brand’s first electric station wagon. The flagship ID.7 electric sedan is gaining an estate version, or station wagon, for those of you in North America. After beginning ID.7 production in August, Volkswagen opened orders for […]

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President Biden’s executive order on AI directs HHS to establish safety program

  • October 30, 2023
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The Biden Administration on Monday issued what it’s calling a “landmark” executive order designed to help channel the significant promise and manage the many risks of artificial intelligence and machine learning. WHY IT MATTERSThe wide-ranging EO is meant to set new standards for AI safety and security, while offering guidance to help ensure algorithms and […]

Watch rider attempt to tow 7-ton truck with her electric motorcycle

  • October 30, 2023
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The popular motorcycle YouTuber Priyanka Kochhar, better known by her handle BikeWithGirl, recently took a stab at a major towing attempt on an electric motorcycle. We’re no stranger to torquey tow-off competitions here at Electrek. In fact, electric vehicles are all but built for them. The massive torque of electric motors makes them perfect for […]

Panasonic slows battery production amid weaker EV business, but Tesla looks good

  • October 30, 2023
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Panasonic announced that it is slowing down its battery production amid weaker demand for electric vehicles, but it hints at demand from Tesla still being good on that front. The Japanese electronics giant is Tesla’s longest-standing battery cell supplier. It produces battery cells for electric vehicles in several factories in Japan, China, and in the […]

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Brain scans reveal benefits of rumination therapy

  • October 30, 2023
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Rumination can be reduced through an intervention called Rumination-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (RF-CBT), new research has found. In the new study, the use of fMRI technology allowed researchers to observe correlated shifts in the brain connectivity associated with overthinking. Study findings are published in the journal Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science. corresponding author Scott Langenecker, […]

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Everything I Thought I Knew About Nasal Congestion Is Wrong

  • October 30, 2023
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This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. Having caught a cold every month since my kid started day care, I’ve devoted a lot of time recently to the indignity of unclogging […]