With years of work on his side business, still no growth channel, the addition of a new-born child and having not “read a sci-fi book in probably a good 12 months”, Gabrielse documents his attempts at working up the courage to tell his wife that he wanted to quit his day job. Eventually, it was his wife who broached the topic; with her resolute support, Gabrielse’s resignation letter was handed in the next day. Sometimes our partners know us better than we may realise. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
