“The new space race at the geopolitical level is for computational power. Who can gather the most data and process that data the fastest? That is why both China and the US, frankly the EU as well, are spending a lot of money on quantum computers, incredibly fast supercomputers. And all of these things require… Continue reading Tech Tent: The new ‘space race’ for computer chips
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£5m investment in metal casting plant
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The fishermen swapping petrol for electricity
Fishermen on Lake Victoria in Kenya have begun using some of Africa’s first electric fishing boats. A Kenya-based start-up is offering battery-powered engines to some of the tens of thousands of boats which go out onto the water each night, as a cheaper and greener alternative to petrol ones. Producer: Leila Nathoo Producers: Joe Inwood… Continue reading The fishermen swapping petrol for electricity
Aston Martin: ‘We have the greatest iconic brand’
Aston Martin is set to unveil its first Formula 1 car in more than 60 years this week. The move into F1 is the keystone of a plan to revive the flagging fortunes of the UK carmaker and turn it into a sporting and commercial brand to rival Ferrari. It is the brainchild of Canadian… Continue reading Aston Martin: ‘We have the greatest iconic brand’
Aston Martin: The billionaire building ‘a British Ferrari’
Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, tells the BBC he wants to build a firm with a “luxury profile”. Go to Source
Volvo Cars to go fully electric by 2030
In January, shareholders approved a merger between Fiat Chrysler and France’s PSA Group, creating the world’s fourth biggest carmaker. The new group, Stellantis, would be able to “bet big on new innovations in electric, connected and autonomous vehicles”, analysts said at the time. Go to Source
Vauxhall: Business Secretary ‘hopeful’ over car plant future
The owner of the Ellesmere Port factory, which employs about 1,000 workers, is in talks with the government. Go to Source
Drivers ‘will have to pay’ to enter clean air zone
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UK’s nuclear future to be decided at key meeting
Although many energy industry experts remain sceptical that small nuclear reactors can play a significant role, the BBC understands that the government has big ambitions to progress this technology, and that it will form an important part of the government’s long term plans. Go to Source
Vauxhall: Talks over fate of Ellesmere Port plant ‘productive’
“To support our automotive manufacturing industry and boost its competitiveness, Labour has called for ambitious investment in electric vehicle technology, including the electric battery supply chain, through a £30bn green economic recovery. This investment would mean manufacturers have the long-term confidence they need to build new electric models in the UK.” Go to Source