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Zeekr X: Introducing Its Unique Fursonas | Giga Gears
To stop electric cars from sneaking up on unsuspecting or visually impaired pedestrians, lawmakers demand that they pipe synthetic noises into the outside world. Now, a video shared by British outlet Auto Express shows the novel approach Zeekr has taken to these requirements, offering up music and even animal noises…
Home Depot Aims to Eliminate Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment
The Home Depot this summer announced the goal of having over 85 percent of North America’s outdoor lawn equipment run on rechargeable battery technology by 2028. The home improvement retailer has stated that it will work with manufacturers to broaden its selection of battery-powered products, replacing gas-powered…
Rain Floods NYC Transportation | Giga Gears
It is raining in New York City. A lot. So much so that it’s pretty much drowned the entire public transportation system, and now streets are flooding all over the city as its ancient infrastructure does its best to deal with the five inches of rain that have fallen in the past 12 hours.
2023’s Most Reliable Fuel-Efficient Midsize SUVs: Consumer Reports | Giga Gears
If you’re in the market for a midsize SUV, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with all the options. The good news is, unless you accidentally stumble into a VinFast dealership, there aren’t really any bad options anymore. But who wants to spend all day driving to every dealership in your area test-driving crossover…
Cities Should Have Solar Canopies for Parking Lots | Giga Gears
More than 5% of developed land in the United States is dedicated to parking lots. Large cities consume a lot of power, and transferring that power long distances is costly and inefficient. Building large-scale solar farms is often disruptive of local flora and fauna ecosystems. Less importantly, but still an issue,…