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In 2017 Volvo marked itself as something of a pioneer in the auto industry when then-CEO Hakan Samuelsson announced that the company would focus on electrification in the coming years, with a goal of selling a million electrified cars by 2025. It's not doing too badly in that regard—already in 2021 a quarter of its sales were plug-in hybrids or battery-electric vehicles , which grew to one in three during 2022. But there's plenty more to come. Today, Reuters reported that Volvo has six new EVs in development to go on sale by 2026. We've already seen the first of these unveiled— the EX90 SUV . This will use Volvo's new SPA2 architecture , to be built in South Carolina next year, and features an advanced suite of sensors, including roof-mounted lidar. According to Reuters, the XC90 will be followed by EV replacements for the S60 and S90 sedans and the XC40 and XC60 SUVs. (Reuters also writes that there's an EV version of the XC90 SUV coming, but I confess that last one … [Read more...] about Six new electric Volvos will debut by 2026

Wayne Pacelle is the president and chief executive officer of The Humane Society of the United States ( HSUS ). This Op-Ed first appeared on the blog A Humane Nation, where it ran before appearing in LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights . A decade ago, I was on-site as an observer for the first American "Running of the Bulls" in a small town outside of Las Vegas. Despite the hype from the promoter — who said he'd be recreating the drama and danger of the Pamplona, Spain, event where bulls run down the cobblestone streets and head into a fighting arena — the American spectacle was an incredible snooze. The promoters of the Nevada event released cattle from a pen. The animals trotted or walked down a dirt track as attention- and thrill-starved runners tried to dash in front of them to incite them. It was an embarrassment to all, the bulls comporting themselves with more dignity and smarts than the people. South Park got it just right when it broadcast … [Read more...] about American Running of the Bulls Not Much of a Thrill (Op-Ed)

Update, 01/23/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best DSLR cameras you can buy. What to Look for in a DSLR Camera in 2023 With mirrorless cameras now taking over the market, you may wonder if a DSLR camera is worth it. They absolutely are! Whether you don’t have the budget to go mirrorless just yet, prefer an optical viewfinder to an electronic one, or just don’t want to swap out your collection of DSLR lenses , it’s very much still worth buying a DSLR. DSLR cameras still have the advantage of longer battery life than their mirrorless counterparts , and later models can shoot impressive video almost on par with a mirrorless SLR. You also get the advantage of a larger used market, and a wider variety of branded or third-party options to choose from with a DSLR. So what should you look for in a DSLR? For first-timers looking to get into photography, this can be a challenging question. Stat sheets can sound impressive but may not … [Read more...] about The Best DSLR Cameras of 2023

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. An extensively drug-resistant bacterial strain is spreading in the US for the first time and causing an alarming outbreak linked to artificial tears eye drops, according to an alert released Wednesday evening from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So far, the germ has caused various infections in 55 people in 12 states, killing one and leaving others hospitalized and with permanent vision loss. Infected patients reported using more than 10 brands of artificial tears collectively, with some patients using multiple brands. But the most common brand used among the patients was EzriCare Artificial Tears, a preservative-free product sold by Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers. No recalls have been announced by the Food and Drug Administration, but the CDC recommends clinicians and patients stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears products pending additional guidance from CDC and the FDA. The manufacturer … [Read more...] about Extremely drug-resistant germ found in eye drops infects 55 in 12 states; 1 dead