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Tesla recently announced their plans to expand its Supercharger network into city centers with slimmer and more compact chargers that deliver a dedicated 72 kW of power to each vehicle. The slimmer Superchargers have already been installed in downtown Chicago and Boston, to start, and will make their way to supermarkets and shopping centers in downtown districts. Thanks to Model S owner and veteran YouTuber KmanAuto, we now have a first detailed look at TeslaÂ’s newest urban Supercharger. According to Kman who had the opportunity to test the new, compact Supercharger at the North Columbus Drive station in Chicago, the charging unit stands roughly 4 ft (122 cm) t…

Date: May 3, 2017 Source: Örebro Universitet Summary: It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters. Instead it is the extent of physical activity that is essential in reducing the risk of elderly women developing cardiovascular disease, as shown in a new study. Continue reading

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made it very clear that he will only support AI development with strict regulation involved. After he signed an open letter to the United Nations, the UK government has taken the first step by planning to ban fully autonomous weapons. Great Britain said in an official announcement from the Ministry of Defense that the country would not use fully autonomous weapons in battle. This is a departure from Russian projects that include AI-powered missiles and fully autonomous drones, according to Futurism. The post UK government reacts after Elon Musk’s call for AI weapons ban appeared first on TESLARATI.com. Via

Tesla posted a new video that highlights the company’s expansion across the Chinese market, including its commitment to have 1,000 Superchargers in place in China by the end of 2017. The company sold its first Model S in 2014, and in only three short years has already delivered thousands of Model S and Model X vehicles. TeslaÂ’s latest video features testimonials from local drivers about how their Tesla has changed not only their driving experience, but their environmental impact as well. “I am the first Model S owner in Tibet,” said one Model S owner in the video. “In Tibet thereÂ’s little pollution and Tesla cars have zero-emission and zero-pollution and al…

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A video surfaced on YouTube that reveals long-awaited details on Tesla’s Model 3 aero wheels. The aero wheels, which have been the focus of much debate as Model 3 fans and reservation holders discuss its aesthetic value, have removable covers that can be snapped onto Model 3Â’s factory 18? wheels for added aerodynamic benefits. In the video, matte black Model 3 wheel covers are popped on and off. The best way to fit the cover on the wheel is by using the tire valve stem as an alignment point, suggests the YouTuber. Once aligned, installing the cover is as simple as depressing it onto the wheel itself, while multiple clips latch onto each individual wheel spoke…

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Tesla’s all-electric semi truck is scheduled to be unveiled on October 26 at the company’s Design Center in Hawthorne, CA. No stranger to building excitement and hype through Twitter, CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the upcoming autonomous long range hauler will be a ‘beast’ that’s worth seeing in person and ‘unreal’. Though details of Tesla’s upcoming semi truck remain slim, recent reports peg the electric hauler to have a battery range between 200 to 300 miles and capable of autonomous ‘platooning’ with its fleet. Musk also revealed earlier in the year that the ‘seriously next level’ truck will take on the heavy duty long-range trucking sector and can be driven like a “…

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HOUSTON — Floodwaters in two Houston neighborhoods have been contaminated with bacteria and toxins that can make people sick, testing organized by The New York Times has found. Residents will need to take precautions to return safely to their homes, public health experts said. It is not clear how far the toxic waters have spread. But Fire Chief Samuel Peña of Houston said over the weekend that there had been breaches at numerous waste treatment plants. The Environmental Protection Agency said on Monday that 40 of 1,219 such plants in the area were not working. The results of The TimesÂ’s testing were troubling. Water flowing down Briarhills Parkway in the Houst…

https://www.cnet.com/products/apple-iphone-x/preview/ iPhone X arrives with high price, no home button Jessica Dolcourt Pricing is currently unavailable. The iPhone X -- that's pronounced "ten", by the way, not "ex" -- is a phone of firsts for Apple. A brand-new 5.8-inch OLED screen, Face ID to unlock the phone and no home button. Optical image stabilization on both rear 12-megapixel camera lenses, a portrait mode on the front-facing camera and a new feature to animate emojis. These are the distinguishing features you'll find on Apple's largest, priciest, most ambitious iPhone. You won't get them on …

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After 11 years at Tesla, Diarmuid O’Connell is leaving to “spend more time with his family”, according to a a company spokesperson. OÂ’Connell was VP of Business Development at the company and one of the longest standing executives at the company. Though OÂ’ConnellÂ’s departure comes at a time when the company is set to exponentially ramp production of the Model 3, he believes that his transition away from the wonÂ’t jeopardize current operations now that the mass market vehicle has already launched. Starting at Tesla in 2006, OÂ’Connell has lived through a variety of heralding times for the California-based electric car maker, from the companyÂ’s near death i…

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