Can Node Painter be used *at will* in an existing TC2 project, or do I need to set it up when starting a project?Īnd some other issues not directly related to TC2, but that I haven't yet figured out. Node Painter appeals to me because I like that way of working: it is a bit like building / creating while in-world.I must misunderstand something here, but I can't figure out what however, after creating a new project with four terrain tiles, whatever I do in the TC2 window seems to apply to the "Terrain Area" as a whole, instead of one of the four terrains. ![]() I remember you saying that TC uses regular Unity Terrain.) that do work when I import them in the Unity Terrain inspector you mention something like this in the documentation here but I cannot get that to work, using the same height maps (.raw, 16 bit greyscale, little endian.is it possible to use pre-existing height maps as a starting point, and continue working on the terrain using TC2?.I would just love to get past this technical nitty-gritty and start working on the actual scene again.Īlright, I can in any case just try and ask here and see if that can clean up the conceptual clutter that my understanding has turned into. While trying to understand all this, I realised that TC2 seems to apply to the "Terrain Area" as a whole, while the imported height map applies to one of the four terrains that I created (as one of the first steps setting things up) - which confused me even more, to the point that I was almost ready to abandon the whole business - the frustrating thing is that though the tools have become more awesome-looking in the past few years, I have been able to accomplish less and less with them. It is as if there are two sets of terrains, as it were. "), but the terrain reverts to flat when I view in the the context of TC2. I can assign any of those height maps to a terrain tile using the regular Unity editor inspector ("Import Raw. There's 4 tiles, each of 4096 px (square), and I want to use these as a basis to work on them using TC2 and, if possible, that new Node Painter tool. The hardest part of all seems to be using the raw height maps that I have created before. I followed several of the tutorials, checked out the example projects, but TC2 remains mostly a mystery (the funny thing is that got the hang of the original TC in no time, despite the rather complex interface). Since you managed to get TC2 working for the mac, I have tried several times to use it in a project (basically creating a coastal landscape with a mountain range), but I can't seem to get the hang of it. You could do some awesome stuff with that (like, flowers suddenly turning red around you, threes moving out of your way, grass withering, etc.) Probably best.īut I'd still like to see this working. If you really just care about performance, bake them down, split them up, and stream them. Might have just implemented heights and splats. I'm pretty sure it's still not merged (unfortunately, don't understand why not.) but I'm also not a 100% certain if it actually speeds up object placement. ![]() Get my update for TC2 that speeds up local generation. Else you would generate the other, static objects (or worse, splats/heights) along with it.Ģ. Which means, no matter if you used TC2 in the generation process or not (or even to generate the thing at runtime), you'll want an existing terrain with ONLY this object pass on it. I think it's possible by now to use an existing terrain. ![]() Just add a mask for the objects, and when you it moves significantly, call TC.Generate (see those runtime update scripts).ġ. Click to expand.Theoretically it's already possible, but there's no native implementation for it, if you will, and it won't bring any performance boost.
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![]() This is a great way to set your entire library to one set of standards in one go, without messing around editing tracks individually. Mp3Tag connects to Internet databases to gather as much information as possible about your tracks, and then embeds that information in a uniform format throughout. ![]() Mp3Tag is a universal tag editor for your entire audio library. While you can change mp3 tags in a program like iTunes or Windows Media Player, it can be a very long, arduous process for something that should be quite simple. Likewise, if you download your music from different places online, they may have different tagging methods or inaccurate information. In the early 2000s, most audio rippers didn’t connect online and so they relied on you entering the information yourself. ThanksAs a starter you could just untick the gain options in sbs/lms it then they won't be used and thus can not affect playback.įasted way in mp3tag load up all files open the extended tags dialogue mark all rg tags for deletion press ok ?īefore any large scale tag manipulation take a backup.If you have been building your mp3 collection for a long time, then the chances are you will have gone through various tagging methods. But this would take an age - is there a way to bulk remove the RG tags ? Using the described, modified MP3 Tag facility, what's the best way of going about this for a large number of files ? I can see that using View / Ext Tags and then editing I presume I can simply remove the value under the Replay Gain entry. ![]() So now I'm thinking of removing the replay gain tags and going back to standard settings. When replay gain values were calculated in setting the tags I was getting values of anything between -9db (eg Adele's '19') to +2db (for some classical).Īlthough I was prepared for lower volume levels (and changed the amps volume control accordingly) the resulting tracks seem utterly lifeless and the sparkle all gone. Using Smart Gain as an option in Squeezecentre I played a selection of tagged albums. I started to play around with setting Replay gain tags on my FLAC music collection but found the results hugely disappointing. It seems to work fine on my Mac Pro running OS X Lion.ĮDIT (Mar 28, 2012): Mp3tag v2.50 is now available as a Mac OS X app. => Download it here: Download it here: <=Ī user on the VortexBox forum alerted me to the existence of a Mac OS X version of mp3tag: This version was created on Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9, using Wineskin Winery 1.7, Wineskin-2.5.12, and WS9Wine-1.7.4 from, and the Windows version of Mp3tag-v2.58 from Update (): I created a Mac OS X version of Mp3tag-v2.58, the latest version of Mp3tag. ![]() This version was created on OS X Mavericks 10.9.3, using Wineskin Winery 1.7, Wineskin-2.6.0, WS9Wine1.7.18, and the Windows version of Mp3tag-v2.59a. Update (): I created an OS X version of Mp3tag-v2.59a, the latest version of Mp3tag. If you already downloaded Mp3tag-v2.59a, please download the app again to pick up the new version: I rebuilt the app today to fix the problem. The previous version of Mp3tag-v2.59a did not have working drag and drop. This version was created on OS X Mavericks 10.9.4, using Wineskin Winery 1.7, Wineskin-2.6.0, WS9Wine1.7.20, and the Windows version of Mp3tag-v2.60. I created an OS X version of Mp3tag-v2.60, the current version of Mp3tag. This version was created on OS X Mavericks 10.9.4, using Wineskin Winery 1.7, Wineskin-2.6.0, WS9Wine1.7.21, and the Windows version of Mp3tag-v2.61a. I created an OS X version of Mp3tag-v2.61a, the current version of Mp3tag. This version was created on OS X Yosemite 10.10 (Public Beta 6, build 14A388b), using Wineskin Winery 1.7, Wineskin-2.6.0, WS9Wine1.7.28, and the Windows version of Mp3tag-v2.64. I created an OS X version of Mp3tag-v2.64, the current version of Mp3tag. This version was created on OS X Yosemite 10.10, using Wineskin Winery 1.7, Wineskin-2.6.0, WS9Wine1.7.29, and the Windows version of Mp3tag-v2.65a. I created an OS X version of Mp3tag-v2.65a, the current version of Mp3tag. Please download and use this version instead of the older versions described below. This wiki article describes the procedure I used to create the app: This version was created on OS X Yosemite 10.10.1, using Wineskin Winery 1.7, Wineskin-2.6.0, WS9Wine1.7.29, and the Windows version of Mp3tag-v2.66. I created an OS X version of Mp3tag-v2.66, the current version of Mp3tag. Code: download and use this version instead of the older versions described below. ![]() Finally, we have just tested iOS16.1 beta 3 and it appears to address the audio routing issue, so if you update to iOS16.1 beta 3 then your mic will be recognized as usual. I know this is not exactly the easiest workaround, but it is a way to continue using your mic until we are able to address this issue with an official update. 6.) You will note that one of the duplicated mics responds to the tapping of the mic, and that's how you can know which mic is the external mic. 5.) Once you've identified the mic that is in the list twice, start tapping your external microphone while switching between those two mics. 4.) One of the mics will be displayed twice-usually it is iPhone (Back), but it may be a different one for you. 3.) Tap through the list of available microphones. 2.) Open the FiLMiC Pro Settings > Audio menu. Thus you should be able to follow these steps to use a mic: 1.) Connect an external microphone to your device. ![]() To use an external mic with FiLMiC Pro at this time, if you connect an external mic it usually does appear in the list and can be used, but it appears with the name of one of the iPhone mics. In the meantime, there's a workaround that some users have reported that works for them that I can share. This is a high priority issue for us and we are working on it, but it requires assistance from Apple to address so it is taking time. Our audio engineer has been working directly with Apple's engineers to address this issue as it is fundamentally an iOS-level audio routing problem. We have tested a number of other apps on iOS16 and found the same issues in all of them except the stock iOS camera app, so this is a universal iOS problem that we will need to account for in a future update. These bugs in iOS16 currently prevent FiLMiC Pro from properly recognizing external microphones. ![]() Thank you for writing in about this issue! Unfortunately the iOS16 public release appears to have caused some issues with the audio system that will require our developers to address. If you are still wondering, this is the reply I got from support at Filmicpro yesterday: UPDATE: This is working on the iOS Public Beta 16.1 and Filmic 6.19.12 released on October 3. The fact that this is happening in other video apps makes it seem like it is an OS issue, and not app specific, but I thought I would try this community first to see if this an anomaly or something that is widespread before I try something more drastic like resetting all settings. Is anyone else experiencing this? Any suggestions / workarounds? I tried restarting the device and got the same results. And I have also found that other video apps ALSO can't find the interface, including REC and Shure Motiv Video. Interestingly, in both cases the interfaces are recognized by audio-only apps like Ferrite or Just Press Record. This includes the SoundDevices MixPre-6 (v 1) connected via a lightning cable and the SoundDevices MixPre-D connected via the USB-to-Lightning adapter. Try to call again later, or from a different location.įaceTime isn't available in all countries or regions.Hi there-since upgrading to iOS 16 on an iPhone 13 Pro, my external audio devices are not being recognized by Filmic, and there is no way to select them in the audio prefs within the app. If you still can't hear, or hear static or crackling, then your network or reception could be the issue. On iPad or iPod touch, make a FaceTime call. If you hear sound, try making a call with your iPhone and turn on speakerphone. ![]() Go to Settings > Sounds (or Settings > Sounds & Haptics), and drag the Ringer and Alerts slider back and forth a few times. If you don't hear any sound, or if your speaker button on the Ringer and Alerts slider is dimmed, your speaker might need service.Make sure that the brush is clean and dry. If necessary, clean the speaker or receiver opening with a small, soft-bristled brush.On iPhone only, make sure that the receiver isn't blocked or dirty. 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Unfortunately, these are also scattered across various parts of the Mercury II, a giant ship that crashed. In Subnautica: Below Zero, the Mercury II can be found in pieces near the Purple Vents. This means that the Water Filtration Machine will consume 1,598 energy when left unattended. The Parallel Processing Unit can be crafted once you’ve found three of its fragments. If powering the Water Filtration Machine with a consumable energy source such as the Bioreactor, note that each Large Filtered Water takes 799 energy to produce. But keep in mind to access most of the good stuff is locked and needs a Laser Cutter to access rooms/supply containers. The Water Filtration Machine can be built above water but will produce no salt and will produce water at 1/8th of the speed below water. Mercury II Stem (Depth 150) Mercury II Thruster (Depth 145) Mercury II Bow (Depth 250) There’s a bunch of great stuff to find including Fragments, materials, and decorative pieces for your base. It will stop working once its inventory is filled. Of the three segments, the stern wreckage. This means that if the player takes out the water but leaves the salt inside, it will continue to generate water but not generate any more salt. Here are the coordinates for each shipwreck location: Stern wreckage: 75, -40, -890. The Water Filtration Machine can store two pieces of salt and two bottles of water. ![]() When added to a base, the Water Filtration Machine will lower the Hull Integrity by 2.0 units. Biomes: Arctic Spires Check our Subnautica Map out now for more information Subnautica Map.Subnautica Map. The Water Filtration Machine uses 0.85 points of Energy per second, or 51 Energy per minute (taken two or three at a time), and thus can be powered nonstop with four Solar Panels above 100m depth or almost nonstop with one Bioreactor. Below Zero is set two years after the original Subnautica. ![]() It takes about 15 minutes and 40 seconds to produce one Large Filtered Water and 7 minutes and 40 seconds to produce one Salt. Subnautica Below zero finding and Exploring the Sunken ShipThe Mercury II is a human spacecraft of unknown allegiance that crashed on Planet 4546B. Welcome to IGN's Wiki Guide for Subnautica: Below Zero, released May 13th for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Steam. The Water Filtration Machine utilizes Energy from the Seabase to desalinate the ocean water, producing Salt and Large Filtered Water. It can be constructed with the Habitat Builder and placed on a wall in a Multipurpose Room or Large Room. The Water Filtration Machine is a Habitat Compartment that gives the player a stable and consistent supply of water and salt. ![]() Originally released in 1971, this lock was – and still is – known as the “impregnable” padlock in the UK. #3) Ingersoll Impregnable 10-Lever Padlock (CS700 or CS712)įor lock collectors and lovers, Ingersoll’s 10-Lever model is the best lock in this guide. Several final highlights are the 6 pin tumbler that offers more than 250,000 key differs, the hardened boron steel shackle, and Squire’s 10-year satisfaction guarantee. As far as security, this lock is no slouch and offers great value for the money.Ĭurrently, the long shackle SS50S/25 model scores 9/10 on Squire’s security scale and holds a CEN Grade 4/6. Additionally, the keyhole cover ensures you get excellent protection against the elements inside the lock. Stronghold locks feature an electrophoretic finish that’s been tested to remain corrosion-free after being subjected to 200 hours of salt spray. Having said that, Squire’s Stronghold locks are easily some of the best weatherproof padlocks on the market. At the time of this writing, Stronghold locks sell for less than GRANIT locks, however, they aren’t quite as heavy-duty or secure. Squire is a British lock company that offers high-security padlocks for competitive prices. #2) Squire Stronghold SS50S/2.5 – Best Long Shackle Weatherproof Padlock Overall, you really can’t go wrong by choosing a GRANIT model as your primary weatherproof padlock, just be sure to match the size of the lock to your needs because there are several models. What Master Lock offers that? Lastly, the closed shackle design makes accessing the shackle with bolt cutters or other tools quite difficult. ![]() The signature GRANIT coating is a cataphoretic coating that offers 40 years or more of corrosion protection. Both the lock body and diesel 14 mm shackle is made of hardened alloy steel, ensuring that this bad boy holds up in all environments. Unlike cheap weatherproof padlocks, there’s absolutely no chance of someone bumping or shimming this lock either. Only the most proficient lockpickers have a chance of picking this lock, and that’s if they have enough time on their hands. The first component to consider is the ABUS-Plus disk cylinder, which is one of the main reasons this lock scores a perfect 10/10 on the ABUS security scale. From the inside to the outside of this lock, you get ultimate all-around protection. #1) ABUS Padlock GRANIT 37RK/80 – Best OverallĪBUS GRANIT padlocks are some of the most secure padlocks in the world and compared to pricier alternatives, you get the most bang for your buck for a maximum security padlock. Now, let’s move on to the reviews of each lock where you’ll find the pros & cons and additional features to consider before making your final selection. For normal outdoor conditions, including rain and snow, the first three locks in this guide offer maximum security. For marine environments, the final two locks in the table above are both excellent choices, though, they aren’t as secure as the first three locks. After the chart, we’ll take a closer look at each lock in the reviews.īefore making your final decision, it’s important to consider where you plan to use the padlock the most. Now, let’s start with an overview of the five locks with all the most pertinent features to consider for each lock. Lock Body Materials and Coatings/Finishes.Several of the features we considered when creating this guide include: Our favorite brands don’t skimp on the cylinders, and a good cylinder equals butter-smooth operation with little maintenance in all environments. When choosing a weatherproof padlock, it’s important to consider both the inside and outside of the lock. The locks in this guide range in price to fit every budget, and they’re built for use under all weather conditions, including marine environments. In this guide, you’ll find an assortment of the best weatherproof padlocks. In the end, you’ll save some bucks compared to buying inferior padlocks annually. For ultimate corrosion & weather resistance, you want to up the ante to a more professional padlock. Are you running into corrosion issues with your current locks? Chances are – if you answered yes – then you’re working with a cheap Master Lock or something similar. ![]() Pop listeners may be disappointed that Qobuz doesn’t offer any karaoke-like lyrics display while you play a song. (These are available on the super high-end Native DSD Music download site, though listening to that content requires a special hardware and software setup.) You can also view a large image of the cover art, something that Tidal and Amazon Music also let you do, but Spotify frustratingly doesn’t. The ability to view the booklet (or what would be called that if you'd bought the CD) in the app or in a PDF you can open outside the app, is a big plus for fans of libretti and liner notes-and something you won't find in Tidal. Clicking a track title opens a text window of credits. If you click the album art, you get a pleasantly presented track list that uses a blurred background in a color that echoes that of the album art. Next to Qobuz's quality indicator are the standard repeat, shuffle, song queue and history list, and volume slider. I gave up trying to see the streaming quality in Apple Music, on either the web player or iOS. Tidal simply shows a HiFi icon, and Amazon Music shows one indicating HD or Ultra HD, and lets you click to see the actual specs. Qobuz is unique in showing you the exact quality specs for the currently playing track, along with the Hi-Res Audio logo if the content meets that level. You can play mentioned recordings directly from these diverting sections.Īs with most online music streaming services, Qobuz persistently (in a good way) shows what's currently playing at the bottom of the screen, with controls for rewind, pause, fast forward, along with a scrubber that lets you zip to the point you want to play from. A section below that called The Taste of Qobuz offers an Ideal Discography and Qobuzissime-basically top picks. You can easily choose your preferred genres from the Discover view, after which you'll see new releases, curated playlists, and editorial content called Panoramas. You'll find an always-at-the-ready search box and account settings on the right. The program window displays five tabs across the top: Discover, My Playlists, Favorites, Purchases, and Offline Library. There are no Qobuz apps for game consoles or smart speakers. ![]() I always prefer these for security, ease of updating, use on multiple systems, and simplified installation/uninstallation. Unfortunately, the desktop apps aren't OS store apps, as are those for Tidal and Amazon Music. Qobuz has apps for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and the web. Apple Music also has some Hi-Res Audio tracks, and it costs $9.99 per month. Amazon Music Unlimited, which is now combined with the former Amazon HD Music and offers up to 24-bit, 192 kHz streaming for some tracks, costs just $7.99 per month (or $79 per year). ![]() The Studio Sublime account runs $15 per month (or $179 per year), and it adds significant discounts on music download purchases.įor comparison, Tidal charges $19.99 per month for its equivalent HiFi plan, while offering a lower-resolution 320Kbps plan for $9.99 per month. The Studio Premier plan costs $12.99 per month (or $129.99 per year), and it delivers 192kHz, 24-bit FLAC streaming for available titles, which is considerably higher-resolution than standard CD-quality FLAC (44.kHz at 16 bits). It offers just two plans, and both include the highest-resolution audio quality you'll find anywhere. Qobuz's prices have dropped since our last review update. Read on to see how Qobuz distinguishes itself in this packed field. Deezer only goes up to standard CD quality (44.1Khz at 16 bits), while Amazon matches Qobuz's price and sound quality specs. Some differences are that Tidal's highest quality streaming costs significantly more than Qobuz's, and it offers live concerts as well, as does LiveXLive (the name gives it away). Other streaming music services also offer Hi-Res Audio, or HRA, notably Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, and Tidal. ![]() Be flexible and willing to adapt to the new challenges you’ll face. Since the Pokemon species, abilities, and moves are randomized, your team building strategy may need to change. Experiment with different options to find the perfect balance for you. Many Pokemon randomizers allow you to customize your playthrough, such as adjusting the rarity of certain Pokemon or the availability of certain items. Embrace the unexpected and see where the adventure takes you. With randomized elements, you may encounter Pokemon and situations you wouldn’t normally see in the original game. Now that you know the basics, here are some tips to help you make the most of your Pokemon randomizer experience: Keep an Open Mind You can also customize your playthrough by adjusting the rarity of certain Pokemon or the availability of certain items. Some popular types include Nuzlocke randomizers, Wonder Trade randomizers, and Mystery Gift randomizers. There are many different types of Pokemon randomizers available, each offering a unique twist on the classic Pokemon experience. It’s also a great way to rediscover the joy of playing Pokemon, even if you’ve completed the original game many times. With randomized elements, you never know what Pokemon you’ll encounter next or what moves they’ll have. Playing Pokemon randomizers offers a new twist on the classic Pokemon experience. This means every playthrough is unique, offering a fresh challenge even for veterans of the original game. While the tool does not currently have any Pokémon from Legends: Arceus or Scarlet and Violet, it does have the majority of the Pokémon from Generations 1 through 8. It is frequently used with emulators and ROMs to give well-known games a novel spin. Otherwise, they can specifically search out and select the two Pokémon they would like to combine. A Pokémon Randomizer Generator is a tool that alters different elements of the Pokémon video games, such as wild encounters, starters, trainers, items, and moves, to make the gameplay more unpredictable and difficult. Pokemon randomizers are versions of Pokemon games where elements of the game, such as Pokemon species, abilities, moves, items, etc., are randomly generated. Users can opt to generate two random Pokémon for the tool to fuse. The ROM Information section should say 'Fire Red (U) 1.1'. (Link to download page, Direct download link) In the randomizer program, load your Firered ROM, using the button labeled 'Open ROM' in the upper-right hand corner of the window. Hey there, Pokemon fan! Are you looking for a new way to experience the world of Pokemon? Look no further than Pokemon randomizers! These fan-made modifications shake up the classic Pokemon experience, offering new challenges and unexpected twists to the game. Somehow obtain a copy of the Firered ROM (US, v1.1), and download a copy of the 1.5.0 version of the randomizer. “Coke and Pepsi are hoping to strike gold within the rapidly expanding RTD alcoholic beverage market,” Bryant stated. In his blog post, Mintel’s Bryant noted that PepsiCo has filed a trademark application that indicates it also plans to produce beverage alcohol products under the Rockstar brand. “HARD MTN DEW delivers on the bold, citrus flavors of the soft drink fans know and love, now with an added bite of 5% ABV.”Īs part of the business arrangement, Boston Beer will develop and produce HARD MTN DEW, while Blue Cloud Distribution Inc., a new entity, wholly owned by PepsiCo, is responsible for the wholesale operations of HARD MTN DEW, including sales, distribution and merchandising. drinkers,” said Lesya Lysyj, chief marketing officer of The Boston Beer Co., in a statement. and PepsiCo share a passion for pushing boundaries and delivering innovative new beverages that meet the evolving demands of U.S. and PepsiCo collaborated for the release of HARD MTN DEW, a new alcohol beverage featuring four flavors: original MTN DEW, Baja Blast, Black Cherry and Watermelon. HARD MTN DEW currently is available across Florida, Tennessee and Iowa ― with expanded availability to be announced throughout 2022. and the creation of HARD MTN DEW, a new 5% ABV alcohol beverage featuring four flavors: original MTN DEW, Baja Blast, Black Cherry and Watermelon. PepsiCo’s entry into the beverage alcohol space stems from its partnership with Boston-based The Boston Beer Co. “The Coca-Cola Co.’s FRESCA brand is not only trusted by consumers, but also directly delivers on consumer preferences for refreshment, flavor, and convenience ― attributes that also play well within beverage alcohol and where we can leverage our expertise,” said Bill Newlands, Constellation’s president and CEO, in a statement earlier this year. Leveraging its credentials as a popular mixer, FRESCA Mixed cocktails will balance the FRESCA flavor consumers expect with quality spirit bases rooted in Constellation’s expertise, the companies say. also has partnered with Victor, N.Y.-based Constellation Brands for the future launch of FRESCA Mixed, a new line of 5% ABV spirit-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails that is expected to launch this year in three flavors: Original, Black Cherry and Watermelon. We believe people will be excited to try this delicious beverage when it arrives on shelves later this year.”Īs noted earlier in this article, The Coca-Cola Co. “With this momentum, we are excited to expand our relationship with products inspired by another one of our most valuable brands: Simply. The proof is in the success of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer’s national expansion and the introduction of Topo Chico Ranch Water Hard Seltzer,” said Dan White, chief of new revenue streams for Coca-Cola North America Operating Unit, in a statement earlier this year. and Molson Coors have a thriving relationship in North America. ![]() Meanwhile, the 5% ABV Simply Spiked will launch this summer. Topo Chico Ranch Water Hard Seltzer, featuring a 4.7% ABV, can be found in stores across Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. ![]() ![]() began with the 2021 launch of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, now followed up with Topo Chico Ranch Water Hard Seltzer and Simply Spiked. In a February blog post titled “Coke and Pepsi go hard with new RTD alcoholic drinks,” Caleb Bryant, associate director of food and drink at Chicago-based Mintel, details that the rivalry between the companies now will extend to the beverage alcohol space thanks to their respective new partnerships.įor instance, The Coca-Cola Co.’s partnership with Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co. ![]() Power of brand recognitionĪs beverage brands look to cross into new territory, two non-alcohol beverage corporations have caught the attention of analysts: Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. “The buzz around the late 2021 roll out of Tim Horton’s and Justin Bieber’s line of products boosted the Canadian fast food restaurant’s sales by 10.3% in the fourth quarter,” she continues, citing a recent New York Post article. ![]() After 2 1/2 years, it completed a draft report in December and are taking public comments on the recommendations until February 16, at which point the document will be finalized and forwarded to the Legislature for action.īut some say the proposals are only a beginning, and that the broad range of interests represented on the group made it impossible to win majority approval for key items. ![]() That group’s 19 members include regulators, automakers, waste and recycling interests, environmentalists, and a battery trade group. “Ultimately, we need more education, and to have a more efficient marketplace to re-deploy these batteries into a second-life application.”Ĭhung’s EV-battery diagnostic company has launched a state-funded pilot project to adapt the used batteries for solar storage, a repurposing that could extend their lives by a decade or more - and forestall actual dismantling and recycling. “There still aren’t enough people who understand (retired) batteries well enough to responsibly handle them,” said Zora Chung, co-founder of Signal Hill’s ReJoule Inc. That’s despite the fact that used lithium-ion batteries contain valuable minerals that otherwise must be mined from the earth, mostly from overseas operations. There are no EV-battery recycling plants in California, and only five up and running nationwide, according to CalEPA. ![]() But eventually those batteries, along with the toxic chemicals that can leach out of them, could end up in hazardous waste landfills. As California accelerates its push toward 100% zero-emission new car sales by 2035, hundreds of thousands of electric-vehicle batteries will be finishing their freeway lives - and it’s not clear what’s going to happen to them.Ĭurrently, many of the massive used batteries - the Tesla version weighs about 900 pounds - appear to be stockpiled in hopes of greater reuse and recycling markets. |
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