A little over two hours were needed for Microsoft to showcase its latest products and software upgrades, putting a call out to “creators” now, meaning everybody. The giant unveiled the new version of Windows 10, dubbed Creator Update—which includes plenty of 3D-focused features, as well as an updated Surface Book and a jumbo all-in-one PC called Surface Studio. The underscoring theme was all about a mixed reality, a futuristic combo of holograms, virtual reality and three-dimensional emoji. Windows 10 Creators Update The operating system is getting a major update for early 2017. Highlights include the addition of new 3D creation tools, live-streaming and custom tournaments for the Xbox app, as well as a focus on communicating with close contacts by placing “people at the center of the Windows experience.” Terry Myerson, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Windows and devices group said he wants Windows 10 to “have the effect of the Gutenberg press on the next wave of computing.” Microsoft’s long-forgotten Paint is getting a revamp. Named Paint 3D, the software makes it easy to create 3D objects and environments. The philosophy behind it is to simplify as much as possible 3D creation, to the point where it becomes as easy as taking a photo or video with a smartphone. The update will impact Microsoft PowerPoint as well. The classic options will still be there, but a new feature will enable users to add a 3D rendering to their presentation. Moreover, users will be able to search from within the community of Remix3D.com, as well as their own. The insert process is actually the same for 3D models as is for 2D photos or videos today. Perfectionists will be happy to discover that they can rotate the 3D object in PowerPoint. Microsoft’s ambitious augmented...

Recent decades have brought about numerous developments in the structure of glass: layered, stronger, lighter, and even energy-producing varieties are used in homes and offices around the globe. Getting rid of glass altogether may be the next big advancement in transparent building materials. Glass has natural disadvantages. It is a poor thermal insulator, which requires HVAC systems to work harder, and architects to work smarter. Glass is also a relatively weak material. Wood, on the other hand, is a natural insulator. It moderates indoor temperatures with less drain on the HVAC. Wood is also one of the strongest, renewable, and most versatile building materials around. Wood is so versatile, in fact, that it can now become transparent. Sweden and the Unites States have both made large strides in transparent wood research. In both countries, engineers begin by putting wood through a bath of sodium hydroxide, additional chemicals, and hot water. This process (also used in the production of paper) strips the wood of lignin, the polymer that gives wood its color. The countries vary in what comes next. Lars Berglund, a researcher at Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology, injects the wood with a polymer. Dr. Liangbing Hu of the University’s Department of Material Science and Engineering injects the channels with an epoxy. Both end with nanoscale tailoring that usher the wood from whitish towards transparent. The resulting products are similar. The wood becomes translucent, up to 85 percent transparent. The final product is also stronger than the original. As researchers refine their technique, they’re getting closer and closer to true transparency. The wood composite has roused interest with several major manufacturers. Both engineers believe that they are only a few short years away from bringing transparent wood products to market. Possible applications for...

This device, created by Houston, Texas-based startup Knocki, will take you back to your childhood adventures, reminiscing of the immense power secret knocks had, and, apparently, still have. Knocki is a puck-shaped Wi-Fi gizmo with built-in vibration-sensing tech that fastens onto furniture, walls and doors. It has the ability to translate taps and knocks into controls for the Internet of Things devices. Do you remember now the special patterns like two knocks, a pause, three more knocks which gained you entry to a members-only treehouse? Knocki showed early signs of a truly successful device after it blew way past its $35,000 target set for a Kickstarter campaign, to over $1.1 million committed. Where from comes this magnetism? The gizmo uses an adhesive tape to stick to whatever surface the user wants, their patent-pending SurfaceLinkTM is said to ensure a solid connection to a surface for transmission of gesture signals, but if you’re skeptical about the staying power of that adhesive strip, the company also provides mounting hardware for a more permanent installation. As far as configuration goes, it is said to be as simple as downloading the companion app on your iPhone or Android and entering your Wi-Fi credentials. From there, you should be able to assign up to 10 custom “knocks” to a single Knocki. The device isn’t always on, thus it conserves battery life—four AAA batteries will keep Knocki running for more than one year. Moreover, its simple sensor keeps production costs low. The simple system was designed to help kids, the elderly, as well as the physically and visually impaired control the new generation of IoT hardware, without having to waste more time with a smartphone. Furthermore, the team behind the product claims upcoming support with the likes of IFTTT, Nest,...

Currently, one of the greatest potential growth area in the technology industry, as well as one of the most neglected thus far, is battery life. Some improvements were made—we’ve seen the battery capacity increased and we’ve witnessed the apparition of new ways of charging batteries faster, but they still take a while to charge and are not exactly environmentally friendly. But things don’t stop here. A new solution seems to have appeared on the horizon, one made possible by a radical material shift. Scientists at the Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia, have developed a new battery (well, technically speaking it’s a supercapacitor, we’ll develop more on this later), made from 3D printed graphene, which is said to hold a larger charge of energy, is recharged in only a matter of seconds and will last a lifetime. Take for instance the Pokémon Go app, it drains smartphones so fast that companies, aware of the power of this new app, are now marketing their products by hosting events where they give external batteries to players who present their devices showing under 10 percent battery life left. Initially, many place the blame on the app, but in fact, the problem is not in the app, but in the lithium batteries that can only take a very limited charge. Currently, the dominating energy storage device is the lithium-ion battery. These power nearly every portable electronic device, as well as almost every electrical car. Batteries store energy electrochemically, where chemical reactions release electrical carriers that can be extracted into a circuit. The supercapacitor uses a different storage mechanism—energy is stored electrostatically on the surface of the material, without involving chemical reactions. Given their fundamental mechanism, supercapacitors can be charged quickly, leading to a very high power density, and do...

The Internet-of-Things promises convenience and efficiency, but without security protocols, any connected home could end up the victim of hackers and other cyber-crime. Is your refrigerator running? No, this isn’t some rehash of a preteen prank-call; thanks to Smart Homes, it’s now a legitimate concern. While “the internet of things” promises to liberate us from the toil of monitoring our residential lighting and free us to manage appliances from the comfort of our smart phones, this convenience is not without risk. As a recent article in Wired points out, all those residential Wi-Fi connections have enabled “a new breed of over-the-internet attacks,” and Smart Homes are easy pickings for all manner of cyber-criminals. Connected and Vulnerable The ability of hackers to remotely access internet connected devices has plagued public utilities and healthcare providers quite a bit in recent years. In 2011, Russian hackers accessed the pump system of a Springfield, Illinois water utility, stealing users’ names and destroying a water pump. Earlier this year, ransomware knocked out the internal computer at the Lansing Board of Water and Light after an employee opened an email attachment. And the attacks are only increasing in volume and severity, trigger many security experts to raise the alarm and call for more stringent security systems. As Malwarebytes security researcher Jérôme Segura recently mused when considering the dangers of ransomware, “One can imagine how detrimental it would be if someone was in the middle of a major operation and suddenly all of their health records became unavailable.” In fact, the concern about Smart Home vulnerability is not theoretical. In May of this year, Cybersecurity researchers at the University of Michigan unlocked the front door of a Smart Home using specially developed “lock-pick” malware. By exploiting “over-privilege” – a security loophole...

Touted as the one of the nation’s most energy efficient structures, the Rocky Mountain Institute’s new headquarters doesn’t just survive Colorado’s harsh winters – it thrives. With nighttime temperatures hovering around 5 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, and an average of 90 inches of snow per year, Basalt, Colorado may not seem like the ideal spot for one of the world’s most energy efficient buildings. That didn’t stop the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) from choosing a new location along the Basalt’s Roaring Fork River for their new headquarters. With neighbors like Aspen and Snowmass, RMI’s property shines like a beacon amidst snowcapped mountains and knee-high drifts, but it’s the 252 days of sunlight per year that help this architectural set piece maintain 60-degree indoor temperatures even during the coldest night of the year. The surrounding ski resorts actually helped inspire the building’s structure. As Justin Brooks, lead designer ZFG Architects explains in an interview with Gizmodo, “It’s a very Colorado Solution. If you’re wearing a down jacket that’s highly insulated on the back, you can still sit outside and enjoy a beer.” RMI’s building follows similar logic. The building capitalizes on all those sunny days by using airflow, directed ventilation and solar panels to capture the solar gain from the south side of the building – which gets the most direct exposure to sunlight – and use it to manage the temperature inside. Rooftop solar panels and high-performance quad-pane windows also do their part, the former contributing to the structure’s power load and the latter trapping thermal energy. The building’s exterior also contributes, with a “super tight” building envelope and sunshades on the façade that move based on weather sensor data. Kinetic and responsive, the outside of the building excels at controlling glare and...

The latest Yahoo breach holds the record for the largest single breach of user account. The hack, which occurred in 2014, enabled hackers to collect personal information associated with at least half billion Yahoo accounts—names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and even security questions and answers, according to Yahoo’s press release. What’s even scarier is that encrypted passwords, which are jumbled so only a person with the right passcode can read them, were also stolen. As consequence, Yahoo users are encouraged to review their accounts for suspicious activity, change their passwords and security questions, avoid clicking on suspicious links and consider using a new authentication tool called Yahoo Account Key. Of course, there is always the option to switch to Gmail or iCloud. According to research from Alertsec, about 97 percent of Americans lose trust in companies like Yahoo after massive data breaches, so it will take Yahoo quite some time before it starts rebuilding their users’ trust. However, when a company has allowed their customers’ data to fall into the hands of criminals, regaining trust is difficult, and in some cases, impossible. This breach serves as a reminder of how widespread hacking is and raises again the question of whether the current system of passwords and security questions provides the best kind of protection, and the answer seems pretty obvious, something needs to change. Cybersecurity specialists recommend using a different password for each account, while other experts are working on alternatives to passwords such as one-time passwords, biometrics and the two-factor authentication process. “Cybercriminals know that consumers use the same passwords across websites and applications, which is why these millions of leaked password credentials are so useful for perpetuating fraud,” said Brett McDowell, executive director of the FIDO Alliance, an organization that...

For facility managers, seasonal changes are always a challenge. External temperatures fluctuate. Occupant attire straddles the coverage spectrum. You can tell by the flood of emails that you receive (and the dirty looks that you get at lunch) that occupant comfort is not optimal.  It doesn’t have to be that way. Occupant comfort is a tricky science. As a facility manager, you balance the temperatures between 72° – 76° F for your office spaces because you know the workers will be sedentary. In more active environments, like retail and schools, you drop the temperatures between 68° – 74° F. You know that these temperature ranges will keep about 90 percent of the occupants happy, which is the industry standard. Yet the ASHRAE recommended temperature ranges are broad enough to cause discomfort amongst the 90 percent, especially during changes in season. Biological differences play a role in comfortable conditions. Yardi LOBOS® (Load Based Optimization System) for commercial properties makes it easier to achieve optimal occupant comfort while saving energy even during seasonal transitions. LOBOS is an intelligent HVAC energy optimization software platform that can help you maximize efficiency, by automating demand management, peak load reduction. and demand response events. It does this by sending temperature, pressure, and speed set point adjustment signals to the existing HVAC components every 60 seconds to produce just enough cooling resources to satisfy the cooling demand in the spaces The LOBOS Cloud automatically stores HVAC trend data that operators find useful in creating a host of ad hoc reports of system operation and performance. The LOBOS software suite gives you a complete understanding of how your building is performing and automatically makes subtle real-time adjustments to maximize occupant comfort and energy savings. Adding LOBOS to an existing HVAC system typically...

With its user-friendly interface and advanced health and safety features, the Apple Watch Series 2 may be the perfect wearable for senior citizens. While wireless earbuds, dual cameras and the death of the audio jack dominated the post-game analysis of Apple’s 2016 Keynote, the Apple Watch updates demonstrate the genuine potential of today’s wearable technology, especially for senior citizens. While the first Apple Watch proved a bit of a disappointment, the Series 2 raises the bar with enhanced functionality and modern design. Combined with an updated watchOS and a slew of new apps, the Apple Watch Series 2 provides health and safety options perfectly attuned to the needs of today’s aging population. Safe and Sound The original Apple Watch arrived with plenty of choices for security-minded users. Over the last year, developers have been hard at work designing emergency alert apps. Dialing 911 during an emergency may seem relatively straightforward, but apps like HelpAround provide a sort of panic button that notifies authorities and a list of designated contacts when activated. Now the watch itself makes it even easier to reach out during a catastrophe. Pressing and holding the side button activates the watch’s SOS function, placing an immediate call to 911. The watch then automatically sends a message to designated contacts with location information and a map. After the call, the watch itself will display medical ID information, including age and allergies and other important information. The flashiest Apple Watch upgrades announced at the keynote include waterproofing and a new ceramic body almost impervious to the dents and scratches that plague most wearable devices. In terms of safety and security, but the device’s built-in GPS is what really shines. By incorporating the watchOS maps, the Series 2 can also display routes and maps...

With the presidential election only a few weeks away, questions swirl about the vulnerability of electronic voting machines. Today’s voting systems run the gamut from punch cards to touchscreens. This November, three-quarters of U.S. voters will cast a paper ballot, but the other 25% are triggering concern. As electronic voting machines get older and less secure, the question becomes: just how safe is our vote? Over at Wired, Brian Barrett investigates the vulnerabilities of America’s electronic voting machines. Though he makes sure to emphasize there’s “no evidence of direct voting machine interference to date,” he concedes the research is grim. Susceptibility to malware and denial of service attacks has repeatedly been demonstrated. In some cases, compromising an electronic voting machine could be as easy as jumping onto an unsecured Wi-Fi network. Just last year Virginia decertified 3000 WINVote touchscreen voting machines when serious security problems were exposed, including “a poorly secured Wi-Fi feature for tallying votes.” At the time, Jeremy Epstein, a computer scientist with SRI International, noted, ““anyone with even a modicum of training could have succeeded,” including someone within a half-mile of a polling pace outfitted with “a rudimentary antenna built using a Pringles can.” Hacking the Vote Aging operating systems provide the biggest opportunity for would-be hackers. As Barrett explains, most electronic voting machines use some variation of Windows XP, which hasn’t received a security patch in over two years. Unfortunately, most of the voting computers are at least a decade old, and just not equipped to deal with a sophisticated attack. “People weren’t thinking about voting system security or all the additional challenges that come with electronic voting systems,” Brennan Center’s Lawrence Norden tells Wired. “Moving to electronic voting systems solved a lot of problems, but created a lot of...

It’s not easy to believe that tech-savvy Apple uses a file system that was developed more than 30 years ago. That’s right, 30 years ago, when floppy disks and spinning hard drives were considered cutting-edge technology. The good news is that this cycle is coming to an end. Apple announced that 2017 comes with the new Apple File System or APFS. What does it mean? The current file systems used by Apple are HFS & HFS+. These were never actually built for storage devices storing data measuring Gigabytes. HFS was introduced in 1985 when the Mac 512K (yes, that represents memory storage) was the company’s flagship. HFS+, shipped in 1998 on the G3 PowerMacs with 4GB hard drives, represented a serious iteration. However, since 1998, the typical storage capacity of a home computer has increased by a factor of over 1,000. Something needed to change. APFS has been developed from scratch to scale uniformity across all their devices. From the Apple Watch to the Mac, all Apple devices will use APFS as their default file system in the coming years. Encryption One of the most important and useful features is encryption. The new file system will offer three options for how to encrypt their data: Unencrypted—a user can choose to not encrypt their data at all. Of course, this is not at all advisable, especially if you have any sensitive data on your laptop; Single Key Encryption—has the exact same functionality as the FileVault does on a Mac at the moment. It will encrypt the data, requiring a key to access it. Multi-Key Encryption—is a thing of beauty. This feature will enable users to create multiple keys for different files, or even parts of files. In other words, your entire disk will be encrypted,...

Adoption of electronic health records in assisted living is a disruptive change worth implementing declares Senior Housing Business magazine.  As Eric Taub points out in a recent article for Senior Business News, assisted living communities have dragged their feet for too long, many still stubbornly relying on paper notes and other “low-fi.” record keeping. While these facilities have been able to limp along so far, Taub argues that “going high-tech is no longer an option. It’s not a case of simply providing a perk for residents but rather becoming a necessity to stay financially viable.” “That’s because the model of the assisted living industry is changing,” he writes, “Moving from a social framework with a medical conscience to a medical model with a social conscience.” The first step, according to Taub, involves adopting EHR and EMR systems, but implementation should follow a thorough understanding of the processes, procedures and costs. “While EMRs may be an obvious solution to more accurately tracking resident health and coordinating care with other providers, the implementation of such a systems is not,” explains Taub. “Assisted living communities face significant obstacles in switching their pen-and-paper based medical records to an electronic version.” “Change is hard,” admits Taub, “especially one as fundamental as introducing technology to a formerly analog world.” Tom McDermott, Vice President of Sales for Yardi Senior Living agrees, telling Taub that for many senior living communities, technology is not a priority. “Most people would rather get a root canal than change software,” he says, pointing out that facility managers and administrators often juggle many duties and  struggle to prioritize their strategies. Nevertheless, Taub believes resistance is futile – soon assisted living communities will have no choice. “Baby boomers will demand it,” Life Care Services’ EMR director for Life Care Services Susan Adams, tells Taub. “I...

If you think cybersecurity is “just an IT issue,” better think again. Experts agree that cyber risk in the multifamily industry is largely underestimated, given the volume of personal and financial data multifamily companies collect and maintain about their prospects, residents and employees. And the fact that many real estate organizations rely on third-party service providers to collect and protect data further increases exposure to damaging cyber incidents. What are some of the common risk factors? Using disparate software solutions and multiple vendors with various interfaces and logins elevates exposure to breaches. To further complicate matters, information security programs in the multifamily industry tend to be relatively less sophisticated compared to more heavily regulated sectors such as banking and retail. Since cyber criminals will always take the path of least resistance, this poses a major threat to the industry as a whole, which maintains information about tens of millions of Americans. And after a well-publicized breach in 2014, the multifamily industry is — or should be — on high alert. To not only reduce risk but also to increase operational efficiencies, many companies have made the move to a single platform — and now consider it a best practice to consolidate core property management and accounting along with ancillary products in one database supported by a single vendor. And while no business can expect to achieve perfect security, in the current cyber threat landscape with so much at stake a comprehensive plan — and one point of contact for software and services — can mean a direct line to better peace of mind. At the NMHC 2016 spring board meeting, panelists emphasized that cybersecurity is not simply an IT problem, but rather an enterprise risk management issue. Developing a strong cybersecurity program is not...

OnePlus is no longer a new name on the market. The Chinese manufacturer premiered in 2014 with its first handset, followed up by last year’s OnePlus 2 and the even more budget-friendly OnePlus X. Now OnePlus 3 takes the center stage and so far, the premise is better than before—Oppo dropped the invitation system so that everyone can use their money to purchase it. Design OnePlus 3 doesn’t look bad with its curves and contours. It’s a grown-up, solid device that comes in an elegant aluminum unibody—a great and durable upgrade over the plastic-clad and glass-backed precursor versions. The design doesn’t bring anything new or original per se, in fact, the body looks a lot like that of an HTC phone. The only inelegant feature of the device is the raised camera lens, but it doesn’t damage too badly the overall design. The home button doubles as a fingerprint reader, something we’re seeing more and more now that Android Marshmallow included native support for them. There is no water resistance or some other protection from the elements, if in case you were wondering. A somewhat bizarre feature is the three-position notification switch on the side. It corresponds to the three modes of Android’s notifications: silent, priority-only and all notifications. The switch seems to be the only way to change notification modes on the OnePlus 3 (there is no software method), thus making it a “hard lock” into whatever mode the user chooses. The back plate cannot be swapped as with the OnePlus 2; if you’re interested in changing the way your phone presents itself, you can order official slim cases from OnePlus—bamboo, black apricot, carbon fiber and rosewood are among those available. Hardware What puts OnePlus 3 in the spotlight though is not the...

For seniors struggling to get to and from medical appointments, coordinating transportation just got a little bit easier, thanks to ridesharing companies like Lyft and Uber. For many, the first real taste of freedom comes with the acquisition of a driver’s license. Suddenly a whole new world opens up, one covered in blacktop and filled with endless possibility. But licenses don’t last forever, and eventually we are all forced to surrender the driver’s seat. While public transportation, bicycles, and even taxi services can help the “carless” get around, for many older adults giving up the car keys means giving up independence. But that’s all about to change! With the advent of Uber and Lyft, relatively budget-friendly, on-demand car service can be beckoned with the touch of a button. Because only 25% of American seniors own smartphones, in the past they’ve been left out of the rideshare loop. Recent efforts by Lyft and Uber aim to close that gap. In the last few years, both companies have embarked on programs designed to open up their services to older adults. No More Waiting Around According to Senior Housing News, 3.6 million U.S. citizens skip medical care and miss doctor’s appointments because they lack access to adequate transportation. For seniors, the inability to receive regular checkups and non-emergency medical care leaves them vulnerable to life-threatening complications. Many traditional transportation services available to seniors require advanced bookings, which can make impromptu appointments impossible. Pre-booked transportation services also operate within limited schedules, leaving seniors with no other option but to arrive hours early or wait around for a ride long after the examination is over. “The inefficiencies in this industry are enormous, and patients have no voice or alternative,” Anya Babbitt, Founder & CEO of SPLT stated in a...

By harnessing every footstep, Pavegen floor tiles turn walkways into energy sources and help cities convert pedestrians into power. What if that “spring in your step” could be converted to energy? Imagine your footsteps providing enough power to light the path you’re walking on, or even contribute to the overall load at the supermarket you cruise or the airport you rush through to catch a flight. For Pavegen CEO and Founder Laurence Kemball-Cook, every footfall provides an opportunity. “My idea was a floor tile that would convert the kinetic energy from a footstep into electricity,” Kemball-Scott explains in an interview with The Guardian. “Every time someone steps on the tile, they generate seven watts of power. The energy is stored within batteries, and then used to power lighting when it’s needed. It’s an off-grid power source for cities.” Kinetic Energy Recovery With its triangular design, the Pavegen tile captures the downward force applied by each step across its surface. Outfitted with flywheels in each corner, one tread applies enough pressure to spin the tile’s tiny turbines. Electromagnetic induction transforms this kinetic energy into electrical energy, which can then be stored or used. Describing the tiles to Bloomberg News as “a viable new type of off-grid energy technology,” Kemball-Cook strongly believes in the product’s potential for “a low-carbon contribution wherever there is high footfall, regardless of the weather.” Durable Design Though Kemball-Cook’s prototype met with lukewarm support – Al Gore and Shell were a few early advocates – improvements in durability and generation potential have increased interest in the Pavegen tiles. Kemball-Cook improved on the power generation of the initial concept by adding additional flywheels and a triangular design. The latest version of Pavegen is also stronger and more reliable. “The floor is one of...

According to the Consumer Technology Association, technology for the active aging presents a $24 billion market opportunity that could reach $42 billion by 2020. Most Americans over 40 probably remember the old Life Alert commercials featuring a kindly grandmother who suddenly – and quite dramatically – falls to the ground, writhing in pain. Unable to reach the phone, she uses her life alert necklace to call for help. Her line, “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!”, became a key catchphrase of the 1980s. In the past, equipping senior citizens with wearable emergency devices provided a sense of safety and security. But while those old ads featured frail adults prone to all manner of calamity, today’s senior citizen are healthier, more active, and increasingly tech savvy. Over the last decade, older adults and their families rely more and more on technology to stay connected and improve quality of life. As the authors of the March 2016 Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Report on Active Aging explain, “The world is aging, and so is America. Beneath the seismic shift in the U.S.’s demographics lies the aging population’s desire to live healthier and happier, stay active and independent, and pursue longevity and quality of life.” The New Retiree The modern senior citizen pursues an active lifestyle with time devoted to physical activity and social and community participation. There is also collective rejection of traditional assisted living within this demographic. As Health Populi explains in their analysis of the CTA report, these new senior citizens are committed to a “resiliently stubborn wish to age comfortably at home.” “This population rejects passive aging,” states the report. For today’s older adults, retirement goal revolve less around leisurely days of rest and relaxation and more on “a proactive way of living that...

Sports cars are beginning a new historical chapter with amazing Porsche focused on delivering their first 100 percent electrically powered car by the end of the decade. Many insist that the all-electric sedan is out for Tesla blood, and what’s clear is that the future of the sports car looks electrifying. It’s a big thing, the Mission E project; in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen alone more that 1,000 new jobs are being created and the company announced it will be investing around 700 million euros in its main site there. Over the next few years, the company will build a new paint shop and a new assembly plant. The existing engine factory will also be expanded for the production of electric motors and the existing body shop is being enlarged. Porsche originally revealed the Mission E as a concept car at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt last September. At the time, the company revealed that it would have a range of 300 miles and include a number of innovative technologies. The high-tech features that will be included in the production model have not yet been revealed, but the Mission E concept that was presented last year kind of gives us an idea of what to expect in the final product. The four-door car with four individual seats has a system power of over 600 horsepower (440kW), which enables the vehicle to achieve acceleration of 0 to 62 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds, behind Tesla’s Model S which can go from zero to 60 in 2.8 seconds with a Ludicrous Mode upgrade—the name represents an upgraded battery pack, from 85 to 90 kWh, which Tesla says is good for an extra 15 miles of range. Mission E is completely powered by advanced lithium-ion battery technology....