A Polestar-Tuned Polestar 2 is the best Polestar
The chassis department just couldn’t help itself. Enlarge / You can tell this Polestar 2 is a bit more special than most Polestar 2s by the great big stripe and the large number two. (credit: Roberto Baldwin) Polestar.....»»
Hydrogen-tuned topological insulators may lead to new platforms in sustainable quantum electronics
A team led by City College of New York physicist Lia Krusin-Elbaum is behind research that could open a breadth of new quantum device platforms for harnessing emergent topological states for nano-spintronics and fault-tolerant quantum computing......»»
There she blows: Polestar shows off its wind tunnel testing
It brought cameras along to document the Precept concept's development. Enlarge / A 3D-printed scale model runs in the wind tunnel. Small tufts of wool stuck to the bodywork help visualize airflow over the body. (credit: Polestar).....»»
Android 11 coming to Polestar 2 EVs this month via OTA update
Polestar has managed to keep up a regular cadence of updates for its EVs. Enlarge / This will be the 11th OTA update for the Polestar 2 since its launch in mid-2020. (credit: Polestar) This month, Polestar 2 owners can expect.....»»
Hertz is buying 65,000 vehicles from Polestar to diversify its EV fleet
Hertz said it will initially order Polestar 2 models, which feature a minimalist design and a plethora of amenities including 20-inch forged alloy wheels, a panoramic roof and a large infotainment system powered by Android Automotive OS......»»
Hertz Will Order Up To 65,000 Polestar EVs For Its Rental Fleet
Hertz will buy "up to" 65,000 Polestar EVs for its rental fleet over the next five years. It follows a similar decision last year to order 100,000 Tesla vehicles by the end of 2022, which helped Tesla's market valuation surpass the $1 trillion mark......»»
Hertz to buy up to 65,000 electric cars from Polestar
Swedish electric car maker Polestar is selling up to 65,000 electric vehicles to Hertz over the next five years, the companies announced Monday......»»
First Tesla, now Polestar—Hertz signs a new electric vehicle partner
Europe gets theirs first. Rentals in US and Australia start this fall. Enlarge / By the end of the year Hertz customers will be able to rent EVs from Polestar as well as Tesla. (credit: Polestar) Car rental company Hertz is si.....»»
Polestar brings a cheaper, single-motor Polestar 2 to the US
The entry-level Polestar 2 has a 231 hp motor and an EPA range of 270 miles. Enlarge / A Polestar 2 (foreground) and a Polestar 1 (background) at Polestar's showroom in Marin County, California. (credit: Polestar) In 2020, we.....»»
New research reveals clues to how antibodies become fine-tuned to fight infection
Researchers at the University of Alberta have uncovered new information about a cellular mechanism in the immune system that provides a critical step toward better understanding how antibodies evolve and improve in the human body......»»
Polestar’s stunning O2 concept is an electric roadster
The world needs electric droptops. Enlarge / The Polestar O2 evolves the brand's Precept four-door coupe into a stunning two-door roadster. (credit: Polestar) For all the talk about the maturity of the electric car, it still.....»»
Polestar shows off the aluminum EV platform for its new flagship
The four-door coupe is based on the Polestar Precept concept car. Enlarge / A Polestar 5 chassis being wheeled around Polestar's R&D center. (credit: Polestar) At some point this year, we expect to see Polestar's next electric.....»»
EV Start-up Polestar Takes Shots At Tesla, Musk and Volkswagen In Super Bowl Ad
omfglearntoplay shares a report from CNBC: Electric vehicle firm Polestar roasted Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Volkswagen in its Super Bowl ad, with references to "conquering Mars" and "Dieselgate." The electric vehicle startup's "No Compromises" advertis.....»»
Polestar EV calls out overblown advertising... with blunt Super Bowl ad
The Volvo spin-off EV company Polestar aired its first Super Bowl ad Sunday, and it's blunt.For 30 seconds, we see the dark outline of the Swedish company's Polestar 2 electric sedan with a flashing list of things Polestar and its marketing team aren.....»»
YouTube"s Olympics Highlights Are Riddled with Propaganda
"Sports fans who tuned in to watch the Beijing Winter Olympics on YouTube are instead being served propaganda videos," reports Wired: An analysis of YouTube search results by WIRED found that people who typed "Beijing," "Beijing 2022," "Olympics," o.....»»
Polestar 2"s ‘Arctic Circle’ concept is made for icy roads
Swedish carmaker Polestar 2 has finally lived up to its name.On Tuesday the Volvo spinoff company unveiled its modified EV dubbed "Arctic Circle" to show how an electric vehicle can handle icy conditions. While the car isn't expected to go into produ.....»»
Mapping the olfactory system in fruit flies
The distinctive smell of a flower… the unmistakable aroma of coffee… the dangers linked with inhaling smoke fumes. Sensory systems have evolved to provide us with immediate, finely tuned information about the world around us, whether they are col.....»»
Pixelmator Photo for iOS now tuned to work well with limited Photos library access
Pixelmator Photo for iOS was launched by the end of last year. Now, a new update brings improvements to how the app behaves with limited Photos library access. more… The post Pixelmator Photo for iOS now tuned to work well with limited Photos.....»»
Volvo shows off the Polestar 3’s sweet new Android Automotive interface
Why fight the smartphone revolution? Volvo's next car goes with ARM and Android. Enlarge / The full Polestar 3 design isn't revealed yet, but Volvo released this camouflaged photo. (credit: Volvo) Volvo, Qualcomm, Google ar.....»»
Sony Announces the World"s First QD-OLED 4K TV
Sony is setting some pretty grand expectations with its 2022 TV lineup -- led by the introduction of the world's first consumer QD-OLED TV. From a report: The company's current and well-regarded OLED sets use panels from LG Display that are tuned wit.....»»
Polestar 2 owners will be able to purchase more performance via OTA update
ADAS tweaks and charging schedules are among the latest improvements to all cars. Enlarge / The single-motor version of the Polestar 2 just achieved a 270-mile range rating from the EPA. (credit: Polestar) Perhaps the most par.....»»