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Startup Converts Teslas into Minibuses, Pickups, and More

by mira

The Hoffman Badger is not your typical Tesla. A Wisconsin startup is transforming old or damaged Tesla EVs into various vehicles, from 11-seat minibuses to pickups. The Hoffman Badger, a minibus, debuted at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, showcasing its ability to use Tesla’s Superchargers and Full-Self Driving system. This slightly unconventional vehicle drove itself to the event from its Wisconsin base, utilizing Superchargers along the way, just like…

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Rivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production. The company is now scaling up its use of additive manufacturing, adding a bay of machines at its factory in Normal, Illinois. This expansion follows the successful implementation of 3D printers at its Detroit facility, where the technology…

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Audi F1 Team Prioritizes Fan Engagement Over Race Wins

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Audi F1 team enters Formula 1 in 2026 with a unique strategy prioritizing fan engagement. The old motorsport saying, "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday", is getting a modern twist. Once, race cars and road cars shared designs, making it easy to link track victories to showroom sales. Today, that connection is less clear. In Formula 1, the gap between race cars and road models is vast. Teams like Red…

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Nigeria signs executive order on virtual assets regulation

Nigeria signs executive order on virtual assets to harmonize regulation, protect citizens...

mira • Jul 25, 2026 • Engine Talk

Nigeria signs executive order on virtual assets regulation

N igeria signs executive order on virtual assets regulation Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order on virtual assets, potentially marking a significant shift in the regulation of cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, in the West African country. The...

order, which takes effect immediately, will “harmonise the regulation of virtual assets, strengthen cooperation among the nation’s financial, revenue and capital market agencies, protect citizens from fraud and safeguard the integrity of the financial system while enabling responsible innovation,” according...

Ukraine special forces expand covert operations

Ukraine special forces expand covert operations into Russian-held territory with increased infiltration...

mira • Jul 21, 2026 • Road Legends

Ukraine special forces expand covert operations

U kraine special forces expand covert operations Ukrainian special operators are carrying out more infiltration missions into Russian-held territory as the drone-infested kill zone continues to grow, making larger maneuvers difficult. The expansion of the kill zone has the...

Ukrainians not only executing more infiltration-style missions but also tasking operators to confront the challenges posed by similar Russian activities. Increased Infiltration Missions For Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, the number of missions has increased over the past year, according to...

AI infidelity poses new test for couples

AI infidelity poses new test for couples, expanding affairs to include encounters...

mira • Jul 18, 2026 • Engine Talk

AI infidelity poses new test for couples

A I infidelity poses new test for couples Cheating on your spouse may not require another person, according to some definitions of infidelity that are beginning to appear in prenuptial agreements. Julia Rodgers, founder and CEO of Hello Prenups,...

told Business Insider some clients are requesting prenups that expand affairs to include encounters with AI. Lawyers who work on prenups are beginning to field questions about how AI relationships could be addressed in those agreements. Most had not personally...

Google workers protest at Mountain View headquarters

Google employees protest at Mountain View headquarters demanding job security and stronger...

mira • Jul 17, 2026 • Road Legends

Google workers protest at Mountain View headquarters

G oogle workers protest at Mountain View headquarters Dozens of Google employees gathered near the company's Mountain View headquarters on Thursday, demanding stronger protections against layoffs. They held signs reading "Googlers for Job Security" and wore matching black shirts....

The protest was organized by the Alphabet Workers Union, which has around 1,400 members. The union is asking Google to guarantee severance for every laid-off worker, offer voluntary exit packages before mandatory cuts, and end forced-distribution performance ratings. They also...