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GEEKOM introduces IT15 mini PC with latest Intel processor

GEEKOM is set to release its latest powerhouse, the GEEKOM IT15, setting a new benchmark for compact computing. Designed for professionals and businesses, this ultra-compact mini PC combines high-performance processing, robust stability, and unparalleled connectivity, making it the perfect solution for modern workspaces. At the heart of the IT15 is Intel’s 2nd Gen

Wheel-E Podcast: New VanMoofs, Urban Arrow cargo e-bike, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Urban Arrow and VanMoof, testing of the Oh Wow Cycles Conductor Plus rickshaw tricycle, the new Olto electric moped, a Honda

Factorial presents AI platform ‘Gammatron’ for battery development

Factorial, a US company specialising in the development of solid-state battery cells, aims to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries with an AI-supported simulation platform. The software, called ‘Gammatron’, is designed to improve the prediction, validation and optimisation of battery performance. Factorial Energy, headquartered in Boston, specialises in solid-state batteries

Meta geothermal deal highlights growing interest in renewable alternatives

Meta is contracting with a little-known next-generation geothermal startup, XGS Energy, to counteract emissions from a data center campus in New Mexico that’s being expanded to accommodate artificial intelligence. Under the deal announced June 12, Meta will support XGS’s development of a two-phased, 150-megawatt installation that will begin feeding electricity

Luminys, SYNC Robotic launch AI Patrol Robot in Taiwan

Luminys Systems Corporation announced the successful unveiling of SYNC ROBOTIC’s AI Security Patrol Robot Solution in Taiwan, powered by NVIDIA and Foxlink’s technology ecosystem. Backed by a vertically integrated innovation chain, Foxlink’s U.S. robotics ecosystem features Luminys’ leading market deployment and SYNC ROBOTIC, driving product development. Freddy Kuo, Chairman of Luminys,

The EV ‘Mandate’ May Not Be Dead In Congress Yet

The Trump administration's efforts to repeal the Biden-era electric-vehicle rules just ran into a wall in the Senate. The Senate Parliamentarian—which is the Senate's top rules expert—said on Friday that removing the emissions rules doesn't count as a tax or spending issue and hence they can't be included in the

Li Auto files for 5-seat electric SUV i6, set to launch in Sept

The Li i6, a five-seat pure electric SUV, will be launched in September this year, said Li Auto's founder.The Li i6 will compete with the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, and Audi Q5. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) has filed for the Li i6, its second all-electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) model,

The top 5 barriers to more sustainable fashion in Europe

Though more than 70 percent of Europeans want to make more sustainable fashion choices, significant barriers are holding them back. Trellis data partner GlobeScan recently partnered with European fashion platform Zalando to conduct a comprehensive study of Gen Z and Millennial consumer attitudes, behaviors and expectations regarding fashion and sustainability

Avio adopts 3DEXPERIENCE platform to manage space programs

Four Dassault Systèmes industry solutions support collaboration and real-time data use at Avio and throughout its value chain. Dassault Systèmes announced that Avio, an Italy-based space propulsion company, has implemented the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to support the digital management of its programs. As Avio increases its focus on sustainability in the

city is recording drivers that AI says are bad

In a high-tech move that we can all get behind and isn’t dystopian at all, the City of Barcelona is feeding camera data from its city buses into an advanced AI, but they swear they’re not using the footage to to issue tickets to bad drivers. Yet. Barcelona and its

Charged EVs | Gotion completes 0.2 GWh pilot line for all-solid-state batteries

Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech has completed a 0.2 GWh pilot production line, started in 2024, that has a 90% yield rate for its GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery. The 2025 iteration demonstrates a 60% improvement in sulfide electrolyte ion conductivity, 150% higher cell capacity and 90% reduced stacking pressure pre-tension force,

Do Teslas Have Chronic Air Conditioning Problems?

A Tesla owner says his brand-new car has an incredibly weak air conditioning system. He’s not the only one complaining that it’s too hot in their Tesla. Fabricio (@ayofabricio) recorded a TikTok from the driver seat of his Tesla Model 3. “I’m not gonna lie to y’all,” he says. “Yeah,

BYD Fang Cheng Bao files for Tai 7 hybrid SUV

The Tai 7 measures 4,999 mm in length and offers both single-motor and dual-motor options. The Tai 7 is expected to target a broader family user base with its larger size compared to the Tai 3. BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao has filed regulatory documents for