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The Importance of Mudflaps for Trucks & Heavy Vehicles
- Mudflaps play a crucial role in protecting trucks, drivers, and pedestrians against road debris, reducing wear on the undercarriage and preventing damage to other vehicles.
- They help keep roads and worksites cleaner, enhance safety on wet roads by minimizing spray, and are often required by law to minimize road hazards.
- Proper mudflaps can lead to cost savings on repairs and maintenance, protect paint and bodywork, extend the lifespan of tires and suspension, and reduce cleaning costs.
- Additionally, mudflaps contribute to improved fuel efficiency by reducing drag and enhancing airflow around the wheels, leading to noticeable savings in fuel expenses for long-haul trucks.
- Trucking companies can use mudflaps for customization and branding opportunities, increasing brand visibility and promoting a professional appearance.
- When choosing mudflaps, factors to consider include material, size, fit, mounting style, and weather resistance to ensure durability and effective performance in various driving conditions.
- Ultimately, investing in high-quality mudflaps is a small yet beneficial step towards improving truck safety, protection, efficiency, and overall roadworthiness.
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Exclusive: 20% of Americans support boycott of firms aligning themselves with Trump agenda
- One in five Americans plan to turn their backs on companies that align with Trump's agenda, according to a poll.
- The backlash could have a lasting impact on brands like Amazon, Target, and Tesla.
- The demographic breakdown shows variations in participation among generations, races, and political views.
- Top reasons for boycotting include showcasing consumer economic power, expressing dissatisfaction with government policies, and companies rolling back diversity policies.
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They drove their Cybertrucks in a Mardi Gras parade. Then the crowd turned on them.
- Joshua Hazel and Christina G. participated in a Mardi Gras parade with their Cybertrucks, only to face vandalism and thousands of dollars in repairs.
- The parade turned hostile, with alcohol, insults, and beads being thrown at their vehicles.
- Despite the damage, the incident has led them to buy more Tesla shares.
- The crowd's behavior shifted dramatically from high energy and enthusiasm to aggression and violence.
- The Cybertruck owners experienced harassment and physical damage to their vehicles during the parade.
- Damage included shattered glass panels, torn wraps, and scratched tonneaus, resulting in costly repair estimates.
- The owners filed police reports and faced repair costs of over $2,000 for broken top glass and thousands more for wrap replacements.
- The incident left the owners feeling traumatized, but they refuse to be intimidated and have chosen to invest further in Tesla.
- Some Tesla owners have sold their vehicles due to protests, but Hazel and Christina have chosen to support Tesla even more post-incident.
- The aftermath of the vandalism incident at the parade highlighted the challenges faced by Tesla owners dealing with harassment and property damage.
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Elon Musk's 9 p.m. all-hands Tesla meeting shows what he can get away with
- Elon Musk held an evening all-hands meeting at Tesla, showcasing his ability to deviate from traditional CEO norms.
- This meeting highlighted Musk's unique leadership approach and his all-in attitude towards work.
- Musk's unconventional actions, like holding a late meeting, would be seen as a crisis for most CEOs.
- Despite Musk's past unconventional decisions, his leeway with employees, investors, and customers has limits.
- Experts noted that Musk's last-minute meeting could signal uncertainty and damage worker morale.
- The meeting raised questions about whether Musk can continue to get away with non-traditional behavior.
- Musk's involvement in multiple ventures may affect his ability to maintain trust and support from various stakeholders.
- While Musk's chaotic leadership style is widely known, his actions at the Tesla meeting were seen as unpreparedness.
- Musk's engagement with workers and investors is crucial for maintaining their loyalty and confidence in the company.
- Similar to Steve Jobs, Musk's leadership style relies on employees' belief in his vision and dedication to meeting high expectations.
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A New Kind of Uber: Taking a Spin in Waymo’s Self-Driving Car
- Waymo One, a self-driving car service owned by Alphabet, partnered with Uber to offer self-driving rides to the public in cities like Phoenix and Austin. Riders can enable autonomous cars in the Uber app and may get a Waymo vehicle randomly on UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric.
- The self-driving cars cost the same as a regular Uber ride and are available 24/7, returning to base only for maintenance and charging. Waymo can be ordered through the Waymo One app in select cities or through Uber in Austin.
- During a Waymo ride, passengers use the Uber app to open the door, are greeted by name, and can control the ride, add stops, choose music, and request assistance from the console inside the vehicle.
- Waymo cars can navigate autonomously within a specific radius, obeying traffic rules, such as speed limits and signal lights. LiDAR sensors, cameras, and radar help Waymo create a 3D map of its environment for navigation and object detection.
- Waymo operates at Level 4 autonomy, where the car drives itself in a limited area, while Level 5 autonomy allows cars to drive anywhere without human intervention. Waymo has raised $11 billion, surpassing other companies like GM's Cruise and Tesla in self-driving technology.
- Cruise has also achieved Level 4 autonomy, but faced shutdowns due to accidents. Tesla operates at Level 2 autonomy, assisting drivers with acceleration and steering using cameras. Tesla's CEO Elon Musk prefers cameras over LiDAR but has reportedly acquired some LiDAR sensors.
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Is Trump just a bump in the road for US solar?
- The Trump administration has put up roadblocks to clean energy investment, favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
- Despite Trump's support for fossil fuels and skepticism towards renewables, the solar industry grew significantly during his first term, becoming a major source of electricity generation capacity in the US.
- Clean energy investment is expected to surpass fossil fuel expenditure for the first time in 2025, with solar PV leading the way in cleantech investments and installed megawatts.
- However, Trump's policies have raised barriers to solar, including withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and enforcing new tariffs on imported solar energy resources.
- The Trump administration's actions have caused uncertainty in the clean energy sector, affecting investments, grants, and loans for solar and other renewable projects.
- Despite regulatory challenges, industry experts remain optimistic, predicting further declines in the levelized cost of electricity from solar and battery energy storage.
- Global investment in clean energy soared to a record $2.1 trillion in 2024, demonstrating the growing momentum towards renewable technologies despite political hurdles.
- Analysts believe that the cost competitiveness of solar energy will continue to improve, making it a compelling choice compared to traditional fossil fuel sources in the future.
- The trend of cost reductions in solar and battery energy storage technologies is projected to continue, driving further adoption of clean energy solutions globally.
- Experts suggest that despite political challenges, the economic benefits and technological advancements in solar energy will ultimately prevail over policy barriers.
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Elon Musk to file lawsuit against former US Rep Jamaal Bowman: “I’ve had enough”
- Elon Musk plans to file a lawsuit against former US Representative Jamaal Bowman over comments made by Bowman in a CNN segment.
- During the CNN segment, Bowman called Musk a Nazi and a thief, which received mixed reactions on social media.
- In response, Musk stated on social media that he has 'had enough' and will be pursuing legal action against Bowman.
- Musk's decision to sue comes as criticism and opposition against him and his work has escalated, resulting in vandalism and protests.
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People keep putting fake walls in front of Teslas
- YouTuber Kyle Paul has conducted a test using two Teslas equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) features to determine if the vehicles could detect a road obstruction.
- In the test, a Tesla Model Y with FSD version 12.5.4.2 failed to stop before crashing into a fake wall.
- However, the test with a Cybertruck equipped with FSD version 13.2.8 successfully detected the wall and came to a complete stop.
- The videos highlight the ongoing debate around Tesla's FSD capabilities and the varying outcomes in real-world scenarios.
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Zoox CTO: Why Self-Driving Cars Are So Hard to Get Right
- Achieving autonomy in self-driving cars is a challenging endeavor, as evidenced by Zoox's CTO Jesse Levinson's insights.
- The quest for fully autonomous vehicles has proven difficult and costly, with Zoox facing unexpected braking issues leading to a recall of vehicles.
- Zoox's decision to innovate by removing traditional car components like steering wheels and pedals led to internal debates.
- The company aims to differentiate itself from those with driver-assistance systems by re-imagining the concept of a car.
- Zoox's autonomous vehicles lack a conventional front or back and utilize LED lights and a speaker array for communication.
- The vehicles offer unique features like seats facing each other, individual climate control, and advanced technology for safety and comfort.
- Zoox integrates redundancies inspired by aviation technology, ensuring safety and backup systems for various components.
- Advanced sensor systems such as cameras, LiDAR, and radar help the vehicle perceive its surroundings and make informed decisions.
- Smooth driving in complex environments poses a challenge due to the plethora of objects the vehicle perceives, requiring careful engineering.
- Struggling with technical challenges and funding, Zoox was acquired by Amazon in 2020, providing the necessary resources for further development.
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Xiaomi's SU7 Outsold All EVs Made By Ford And GM In 2024
- Xiaomi has sold over 200,000 SU7s since March 2024, with nearly 137,000 units sold in the same year, outstripping Ford and GM's EV sales globally.
- The shift from smartphones to electric cars has been a successful move for Xiaomi, especially with the popular SU7 in China.
- In 2024, Xiaomi exceeded its delivery target of 76,000 SU7s, selling 136,854 units in its first mass delivery year in China.
- Xiaomi's SU7 sales in China surpassed Ford's 999 Mustang Mach-E sales and GM's 69,403 units from Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet combined.
- In the U.S., Xiaomi's EV sales topped Ford's 97,000 units and GM's 114,400 units, challenging established automakers.
- Xiaomi sold more EVs in China than many other automakers like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, with exceptions being Tesla and Volkswagen.
- The success of Xiaomi in the competitive Chinese EV market highlights the brand's global potential in the automotive industry.
- With demand exceeding supply, Xiaomi's success, especially with the SU7 model, could pose a challenge to traditional automakers globally.
- China's booming EV market presents challenges for international automakers, pushing for innovation and adaptation to meet consumer preferences.
- Xiaomi's achievements indicate a significant transformation in the automotive sector, with China emerging as a key player on the global stage.
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How BYD plans to make EV charging as fast as filling a gas tank
- Chinese auto maker BYD has announced its new Han L sedan with fast charging capability.
- The sedan features an 83.2 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack operating at 945 volts.
- Using a high-voltage electrical system running at 945 volts, the Han L can charge at up to 1 megawatt (1,000 kilowatts).
- Despite the fast charge capability, the Chinese equivalent of the EPA test cycle suggests a more realistic range of around 160 miles from a five-minute charge.
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From GPUs to global networks: Equinix’s blueprint for an AI-ready world
- Equinix Inc. leverages advancements in Nvidia's new GPUs and networking-focused hardware to bring full-powered AI to bear.
- Equinix is positioned as the AI-ready data center and offers necessary resources to support Nvidia's cutting-edge AI workloads.
- The partnership between Equinix and Nvidia enables the deployment of instant AI factories, eliminating the need to build one's own AI factory.
- Equinix's strong partnership ecosystem, innovative infrastructure, and commitment to democratizing AI make it a key enabler of the AI revolution.
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Data-powered AI: How IBM and Nvidia are shaping the future of enterprise and healthcare
- Data-powered AI has become critical in the enterprise world, reshaping businesses and industries by driving smarter decision-making, automation, personalization, and customer focus.
- IBM emphasizes the importance of data and AI being two sides of the same coin, with data as the core asset for enterprises and AI as a key driver of innovation and efficiency.
- The integration of Nvidia capabilities into IBM Watson enhances data-powered AI by enabling faster outcomes in the medical field, including improved diagnostics and AI-based insights for better patient care.
- IBM is actively working with hospital organizations to bring AI-based solutions and faster outcomes to the medical field, leveraging the power of data and AI in healthcare.
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Trump makes rare admission of Musk’s conflicts of interest after Pentagon visit
- Donald Trump acknowledged potential conflicts of interest for Elon Musk due to his businesses in China during a discussion about war plans with China.
- Musk, as a senior adviser to Trump, faced concerns about balancing corporate and government responsibilities.
- Despite initial dismissals, Trump revealed that Musk visited the Pentagon to discuss cost reduction and efficiency.
- Musk's involvement in US-China relations raised security concerns and conflict of interest questions due to his economic interests in China.
- Reports of Musk being briefed on war plans with China were denied by Musk and Trump, who emphasized the focus on government efficiency initiatives during the Pentagon visit.
- Some military experts expressed concerns over Musk's access to sensitive information and potential conflicts of interest in his dealings abroad.
- Official statements indicated that Musk's briefing at the Pentagon was to discuss efficiencies and innovations, not China war plans.
- Musk's security clearances were limited due to foreign ties and personal history, despite having a 'top-secret' clearance within the federal government.
- Trump and Pentagon officials refuted reports about Musk being briefed on hypothetical war scenarios with China, labelling it as 'pure propaganda'.
- Trump emphasized that Musk's visit was for the 'department of government efficiency' and not related to discussions about China.
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Insideevs
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2024 Honda Prologue Lease Deals Are Still Very Cheap
- 2024 Honda Prologue Lease Deals Are Still Very Cheap
- Honda's Prologue EV has been a popular choice among loyal customers and one of the best-selling EVs in the market.
- For the 2025 model year, the lease programs for the Prologue have significantly increased, making it less affordable.
- With EV tax credits and potential tariffs impacting prices, consumers interested in a cheap EV lease may need to act quickly.
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