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Overview The 2024 Aston Martin Valhalla will be a mid-engine hypercar with a hybrid powertrain in the vein of the Ferrari SF90. The Aston’s exterior boasts an exaggerated version of the company’s grille along with slippery bodywork and a carbon-fiber engine cover. Carbon fiber also makes up its central tub, and the Valhalla’s exotic nature […]

Merit Controls releases new tools enabling large-scale solar projects to provide ancillary grid services

Merit Controls, provider of grid integration products and services for utility-scale renewable energy power plants, announced a new rapid-response Power Plant Controls (PPC) platform that can enable solar plant owners to generate additional revenue from lucrative ancillary markets, maintain more stable operations and comply with national and regional grid requirements. Historically fast-ramping fossil fuel power […]

Telstra makes public payphone calls free Australia-wide

Image: Asha Barbaschow/ZDNet Telstra has announced it will make all Telstra payphone calls free for everyone to anywhere within Australia. The initiative will include any standard national calls and SMS from Telstra payphones to a standard fixed line or Australian mobile. International and calls to premium and satellite numbers will still incur a cost, while […]

California vineyard adds 145-kW solar array to power winemaking operations

Robert Biale Vineyards has just deployed a new 145-kW solar array atop its winery and tasting room in Napa, California. The solar system is offsetting Robert Biale Vineyards’ utility costs, nearly eliminating its electricity bills. Credit: Solaria “Deploying this sleek Solaria solar power system is aligned with Robert Biale Vineyards’ commitment to sustainability strategies and […]

Driving Shoes to Buy, Recommended by Hearst Autos Staffers

AlpinestarsCar and Driver When it comes to selecting driving shoes, there is one important question to ask yourself. Autoweek‘s West Coast editor, Mark Vaughn, put it best: “Do you think the car you’re driving is going to catch fire, or is it relatively safe? If you’re racing, there are requirements that include flame resistance. If […]

Rocket Mortgage to begin offering solar financing help

The parent company behind Rocket Mortgage announced it is entering the solar loan market. “Rocket Companies is uniquely positioned to build trust and education in solar energy, simplifying the entire process through our platform. We have the technology and expertise to provide the best experience possible for homeowners who want to go green,” said Jay […]

Arista Networks beats Q2 estimates, surpasses 50 million cloud network ports shipped

Arista Networks, which provides networking for large data center and campus environments, reported better-than-expected second quarter financial results on Monday.  Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter was $216.8 million, or $2.72 per diluted share. Revenue was $707.3 million, an increase of 30.8% year-over-year. Analysts were expecting earnings of $2.55 per share on revenue of $540.6 million. […]

See the New Toyota Land Cruiser’s Coolest Details

Lighter Chassis, Similar Suspension Setup Toyota says that the new Land Cruiser is 441 pounds lighter than the 200 series, and it has a lower center of gravity since the powertrain is pushed slightly further back and lower than before. The 300 series has the same overall length (194.9 inches), wheelbase (112.2 inches), and approach […]