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Solid-state EV battery maker joins Nasdaq after 745+ mi range test

Solid-state EV battery maker joins Nasdaq after 745+ mi range test

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Karma Kaveya ultra-luxury super-coupe EV (Source: Karma Automotive) Its solid-state batteries have already proven capable of delivering over 745 miles (1,200 km) of real-world driving range. Now, US-based solid-state battery maker Factorial Energy is tapping into public markets to fund its next phase of growth. Factorial brings solid-state EV batteries to public markets “We built Factorial to solve one of the hardest problems in energy – making solid-state real at scale,” CEO Siyu Huang said after announcing the company is now a publicly listed company. Last September, Mercedes-Benz drove a modified EQS over 745 miles (1,200 km) on a single charge, using solid-state battery cells from Factorial. According to Mercedes’ tech boss, Markus Schäfer, Factorial’s new battery tech could be a true “gamechanger” for electric vehicles. Mercedes said the usable energy of the solid-state battery increased by 25%, while the weight and size were roughly the same as those of a standard EQS. Advertisement – scroll for more content Factorial has partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, and Stellantis to develop and bring the next generation …

3 Zodiac Signs Pass An Important Test From The Universe On June 8, 2026

3 Zodiac Signs Pass An Important Test From The Universe On June 8, 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

On June 8, 2026, three zodiac signs have an important test from the universe. Pluto is retrograde in Aquarius, giving us no choice but to recognize any areas in life where we may be holding on a little too tightly. Pluto represents great change. However, during this retrograde, it takes its sweet time. That’s OK, though. These astrological signs know a challenge when we see one. We’re able to bide our time on Monday. No matter what tests are thrown our way, we persevere. We will rise above and find contentment very soon. 1. Cancer Design: YourTango You are known for your ability to endure, even when times are hard, and the prospects of success look dismal. That’s OK, Cancer. You’ve been here before, and you’ve survived the worst. Whatever is happening now is not going to take you down.  On Monday, you come up against another hindrance to your success. While it’s a bother, it’s not the end of the world, and you know it. You will get through this, as you always do.  …

Armenian parliamentary vote will test prime minister’s pivot from Russia

Armenian parliamentary vote will test prime minister’s pivot from Russia

Published by Sam Flores

Armenians began voting Sunday in a parliamentary election that will test the resilience of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s tilt to the West as the country faces threats and allegations of interference from Russia. Armenia and Russia are technically allies, but Moscow has compared the former Soviet republic’s EU ambitions to those of Ukraine – a pro-Western path Russia claims ultimately triggered its 2022 invasion.  In a pointed remark in May, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a blunt comparison: “We all see what is happening with Ukraine now … How did it all begin? With Ukraine’s attempt to join the EU.” To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again © FRANCE 24 The Kremlin has also been accused of seeking to sway the vote. In the weeks before the vote, Russia banned the import of several products from Armenia – seen as …

I put the Shark ChillPill to the test on the hottest day of the year. Here’s how it went.

I put the Shark ChillPill to the test on the hottest day of the year. Here’s how it went.

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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsAn innovative design, but is it practical?It comes with three swappable fan heads10 speeds of cool that’s most effective up closeBattery life made for summer travelsLet’s talk about the priceIs the Shark ChillPill worth it? Portable fans are a hot-weather staple. When I got married on a sweltering July day, one of my bridesmaids passed me a portable fan, which didn’t leave my side all day. So it’s no surprise that personal fans are coming back in even bigger ways this summer. Personal fans can be found for under $20, but this year, some big names in appliances are joining the trend. Dyson dropped its $99 personal fan, but not before Shark launched the ChillPill this year. Shark’s personal fan features the most unique and elaborate design of any personal fan. Even Justin Bieber collaborated with Shark on a special edition of the ChillPill just in time for Coachella. So I put the Shark ChillPill to the test on the hottest day of the year, and spoiler, …

Marvell to join S&P 500 after AI boom helps chipmaker pass profitability test

Marvell to join S&P 500 after AI boom helps chipmaker pass profitability test

Published by Sam Flores

June 5 : Marvell Technology is set to join the benchmark S&P 500 later this month, S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Friday, after the chipmaker cleared a key profitability hurdle riding an AI-fueled rally. The company will replace swimming pool equipment distributor PoolCorp on the benchmark index before the start of trading on June 22. Marvell shares jumped nearly 6 per cent in extended trading. The inclusion comes after the company reported a GAAP profit in the three months through December and over the sum of its most recent four quarters, overcoming a key barrier that had previously kept it out. Marvell’s shares have more than tripled so far this year, bolstered by a broader rally in chip stocks on hopes for robust AI-related demand. This week alone its shares have gained roughly 29 per cent, partly due to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calling the chipmaker the “next trillion dollar company”. The company’s market value was $276.81 billion, as of Friday’s close. Marvell and larger rival Broadcom design custom chips for cloud-computing companies’ specific …

Podcast: Tesla Semi nails big test, BMW iX3 range impresses, Xpeng catches up to Tesla, and more

Podcast: Tesla Semi nails big test, BMW iX3 range impresses, Xpeng catches up to Tesla, and more

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Semi nailing a big test, BMW iX3’s range impressing in a new test, Xpeng catching up to Tesla, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Advertisement – scroll for more content We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the …

BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles, the longest-range EV in NAF test

BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles, the longest-range EV in NAF test

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BMW’s new iX3 beat out the competition, driving 485 miles on a single charge, making it the longest-range EV during Motor and NAF’s summer range test. BMW iX3 wins NAF’s EV range test, achieving 485 miles As the first Neue Klasse EV, BMW promised the new iX3 would be a game-changer, delivering a 30% improvement in driving range and 30% faster charging speeds. With orders now open in the US and Europe, the new BMW iX3 is already showing what it’s capable of. During this year’s summer EV range test, held by the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) and Motor Magazine, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive drove further than any other model, achieving a driving range of 485 miles (781 km) on a single charge. Advertisement – scroll for more content While it wasn’t quite enough to top the record of 517 miles (832 km) achieved by the Lucid Air last summer, it’s still slightly higher than its official WLTP range of 478 miles (770 km). Placing second was Lucid’s electric SUV, the Gravity, which achieved …

England v New Zealand 2026 Test cricket highlights: Catch-up and on-demand

England v New Zealand 2026 Test cricket highlights: Catch-up and on-demand

Published by Daniella Wilson

Test cricket is an endurance sport. This summer’s series between England and New Zealand will be settled across 15 days – assuming all three matches go the distance. The early signs are that we could well be in for a thriller. Ben Stokes’s side need to bounce back from another Ashes embarrassment and coach Brendon McCullum is under pressure to repay the faith shown him by the decision makers. New opener Emilio Gay and returning seamer Ollie Robinson are among the additions that the hosts hope can turn fortunes around, but much will hinge on the performances of the usual suspects, such as Joe Root, Harry Brook, and the captain himself. If England aren’t up to it, then they will be exposed by a well-drilled New Zealand team with a functional batting line-up and a probing seam attack. The problem with a 15-day series is that watching every moment of the action is nearly impossible, but that’s where the highlights come in, allowing you to catch up on all the best bits from Lord’s through …

9 Ways Women With Complex Minds Test Men Without Them Realizing It

9 Ways Women With Complex Minds Test Men Without Them Realizing It

Published by Jenni Sidey

New relationships can be stressful because you don’t know who your partner is yet. As you get to know them better, you begin to see who they really are and if this is a relationship worth investing in. It’s not unusual for a man’s behavior to change over time as he gets more comfortable with someone. He might act seem devoted and respectful at the beginning, and grow inconsistent and rude as more time passes. This can lead to heartbreak when you realize they aren’t the kind of person you want to be, even though you felt so certain they were. Women with complex minds are often able to avoid that kind of pain by testing a man in subtle ways as they get to know each other. In doing so, they avoid becoming overly invested in relationships with a toxic man. Of course, they don’t let him know they’re doing this, because they want to see how he reacts when he thinks no one is thinking critically about his actions. Here are 9 ways …