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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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Workplace Disability Discrimination and Harassment: Understanding Your Rights in Ontario

Every employee has the right to work in an environment that is...

mira • Aug 4, 2026 • Road Legends

Workplace Disability Discrimination and Harassment: Understanding Your Rights in Ontario

E very employee has the right to work in an environment that is respectful, safe, and free from discrimination. Ontario’s employment and human rights laws provide important protections against unfair treatment based on disability and prohibit workplace harassment that...

creates a hostile or intimidating work environment. Understanding these legal protections can help employees recognize when their rights may have been violated and take appropriate action. Understanding Disability Discrimination in the Workplace Disability discrimination occurs when an employee is treated...

Ukraine secures drone funding from nine countries

Ukraine secures drone funding from nine countries to boost defense sector with...

mira • Aug 4, 2026 • Gear Reviews

Ukraine secures drone funding from nine countries

U kraine secures drone funding from nine countries The Ukraine has secured long-term financing through agreements with several countries in the field of drones. This customized integration in the defense sector allows allies to benefit from concrete battlefield experience....

Global partnerships create industrial connections with the United States and the European Union. Ukraine is expanding its international defense network by leveraging its proven combat drone technology and war intelligence. President Volodymyr Zelensky recently informed Ukrainian ambassadors that the country...

Mobile lab brings science to rural schools

A mobile lab brings coding and digital skills to rural South African...

mira • Aug 3, 2026 • Trail Reports

Mobile lab brings science to rural schools

M obile lab brings science to rural schools The first mobile computer lab funded by automaker Stellantis has started visiting schools in South Africa’s underserved communities. It provides hands-on training in coding, robotics, and digital skills for students and...

teachers. Mobile lab brings equipment to classrooms The lab is a converted vehicle outfitted with laptops and robotics kits. It parks at participating schools for several weeks at a time. Instructors from nonprofit Social Coding South Africa teach digital literacy,...

Russia builds missiles faster than US interceptors

Russia builds missiles faster than US interceptors, creating a dangerous defense gap....

mira • Aug 1, 2026 • Rally Circuit

Russia builds missiles faster than US interceptors

R ussia builds missiles faster than US interceptors Production of Russian missiles currently exceeds the output of American interceptor systems. This disparity places the country in a precarious position, as the capacity to manufacture ballistic ammunition has outpaced the...

pace of defense production designed to counter it. The United States faces significant constraints in its own manufacturing capabilities, struggling to replenish depleted stocks with reports suggesting it could take three years to return to pre-war levels, a timeline that...