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There are hybrids. There are diesel hybrids. But the diesel plug-in hybrid is still virtually unknown — enough so that Volvo claims it’s breaking new ground by starting production of the V60 diesel plug-in it’s been preparing since 2011. The company still plans to manufacture only small numbers of the wagon at its Gothenburg factory, but it’s clear all that talk in Geneva of 124MPG fuel economy and a 285HP combined powertrain has convinced enough early adopters; Volvo has already sold out of the 2013 model’s tiny 1,000-car batch, and it expects to build 4,000 to 6,000 per year for the 2014 generation. While potential buyers who’ve been waiting for a test drive will no doubt be disappointed, the Americans of the bunch can at least take comfort in knowing that there’s an eventual US launch in the cards.

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When Sony’s designers put a port flap on the Xperia Tablet S in an effort to make it splash-proof, they surely didn’t count on their good intentions being undermined by leaky build quality in other areas. According to Reuters though, that’s exactly what has happened: a number of tablets have come off the production line with gaps between the screen and the chassis, and it must be a significant proportion because Sony has now decided to halt sales until it can get the problem fixed. The company is also promising to repair any of the 100,000 tablets that have already shipped, but doesn’t expect the issue to be serious enough to dampen its earnings (which, let’s face it, could already do with some time out in the sun).

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Sony stops Xperia Tablet S sales due to gaps between display panel and case originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, topping off a Model S in 30 minutes with a Supercharger is awfully handy, but production delays of the sedan will keep some future owners away from quick charge times — and most importantly — their cars for a little while longer. In a freshly published filing with the US Securities Exchange and Commission, Tesla revealed that it hasn’t reached its goal of producing 400 Model S vehicles a week, which places them four to five weeks behind their 2012 delivery expectations. To date, just 255 of the autos have rolled off the assembly line, 132 of which have made their way to new homes. According to the Palo Alto-based outfit, ramping up production has been slower than expected for a number of reasons, including supplier delays and taking a deliberately measured pace for quality assurance purposes.

Before the year draws to a close, Musk and Co. anticipate meeting their goal of churning out 400 cars each week, and a total of 20,000 by the end of 2013. Currently, the automaker has racked up around 13,000 reservations and thinks it’ll be working to fulfill even more throughout 2013. As a result of the manufacturing lag, the firm has slashed its revenue forecast by as much as $200 million, estimating it’ll rake in anywhere from $400 million to $440 million this year. In an effort to add cash to its coffers, the company is putting up roughly 5 million shares of stock for sale. Who’s buying, you say? Tesla mentioned its CEO Elon Musk is interested in putting down a cool million bucks.

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Tesla behind on Model S production goals, aims for extra cash with stock sale originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Avid Studio for iPad arrived back in February, priced to coax iPad filmmakers away from Apple’s in-house iMovie. Since then, however, the company sold its consumer business arm to Corel, leading it to re-brand the package as Pinnacle Studio for iPad. The editing app has gained a bunch of features that users were clamoring for, including 1080p support, integrated uploads to Box and a raft of stability tweaks. As part of the change, it’s being offered free for a limited time, so if you own an iPad (or plan on getting one in the future), we suggest you jump-cut to the App Store pretty quickly.

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Avid Studio for iPad gets renamed, free on the App Store for a limited period of time originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google confirmed a few months back that it was looking to build some studios in at least a few cities to give YouTube video makers a more professional workspace, and we now have our first good look at exactly what it’s had in mind. The company’s today released a video showcasing its new London-based Creator Space, which is said to be opening its doors in the “next few weeks” in Google’s own Soho office. While there’s no word on the costs involved just yet, the space does certainly look to be well-equipped, boasting a range of DSLRs and professional video cameras, a green screen room, lighting rigs, editing suites, and audio booths — not to mention lectures and workshops to help folks get the most out of all that gear. No further word on those other studios just yet, but you can get a glimpse of this one after the break.

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Google shows off Creator Space in London, hopes to foster more professional YouTube videos originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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