BMW challenged students to build an EV that makes more energy than it uses. They covered it in 1,700 solar cells and it works.

BMW challenged students to build an EV that makes more energy than it uses. They covered it in 1,700 solar cells and it works.

TL;DR Clemson students built the Luminetta for BMW: a 1,212-lb solar EV with 1,700 cells that generates 31 miles of range daily. Energy-positive for a 12-mile commute. CES 2027. BMW challenged graduate students at Clemson University to build an electric vehicle that generates more energy than it consumes in a day of urban commuting. Two…

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Crypto Biz: Crypto’s biggest business is starting to look a lot like banking

Crypto Biz: Crypto’s biggest business is starting to look a lot like banking

Crypto business is converging with banking as stablecoin reserves, tokenized funds, Treasury income and balance sheet management become key profit drivers. At first glance, this week’s biggest business stories could have come straight from Wall Street. BlackRock launched tokenized money market funds for stablecoin reserves. Tether generated another $1.5 billion in profit from its US…

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BRABUS’ first luxury catamaran gives you superyacht comfort with the thrill of a performance boat

For decades, BRABUS has built its reputation by transforming high-performance Mercedes-Benz vehicles into machines that are as bold in appearance as they are in capability. Carbon fiber, aggressive styling, and immense power have long defined the German tuner’s identity on the road. Now, that same philosophy has found a new home on the water. Partnering…

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OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide

NextSlide recently announced that it’s joining OpenAI, with the presentation startup’s team members now working on ChatGPT. The NextSlide website currently displays a note from founder Ahmed Beshry describing the startup’s product as one “that could turn prompts, notes, documents, or research into a polished, editable presentation.” The ultimate goal, Beshry said, was “to make…

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