California recently asked homeowners to reduce electricity consumption to help avoid blackouts as temperatures soared and the power system struggled to keep up. The plea was effective, with consumers temporarily dialing back demand enough to keep the lights on across the state. But these sorts of close calls are the stuff of nightmares for system… Continue reading EVs add to electricity demand, but not as much as you might think
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Indian Rupee depreciation – Winners and Losers
The soaring dollar, accelerating US interest rates, stalling global economy and alarming geopolitics have whipsawed global currencies, sending them to record lows against the greenback. The rupee, albeit one of the better performers, hit a record low of 81.93 to a dollar on Thursday, almost 10% down from a year earlier. Typically, net exporters, remittance… Continue reading Indian Rupee depreciation – Winners and Losers
Musk plans to go ahead with original price of $54.20 a share for Twitter
Billionaire Elon Musk is proposing to go ahead with his original offer of $54.20 to take Twitter Inc private, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, sending the shares of the social media firm surging. Twitter shares jumped 12.7% at $47.93 before trading was halted for the second time, while Tesla Inc, the electric vehicle company that… Continue reading Musk plans to go ahead with original price of $54.20 a share for Twitter
German Handelsblatt: Car: The new Mercedes GLC relies on the tried and tested – especially when it comes to the drive005372
Mercedes GLC Mercedes is putting a new GLC on the market for at least 57,632 euros. In addition to five conventional combustion engines, there are three plug-in hybrids to choose from. (Photo: dpa) Although Mercedes, like most manufacturers, is preparing for an electric future, those responsible in Stuttgart know that the combustion engine will be… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car: The new Mercedes GLC relies on the tried and tested – especially when it comes to the drive005372
Ford Bronco gets Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 makeover
American firm Hennessey has shown it is still very much in the tuning business despite dabbling in car production, by unveiling its latest creation – the VelociRaptor 500 Bronco. It takes the already rowdy 400 Bronco and bumps up the power. Last year, Hennessey revealed the VelociRaptor 400 Bronco with 395bhp, but the VelociRaptor 500… Continue reading Ford Bronco gets Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 makeover
Ford Focus ST Track Pack launched
The Focus ST is already one of the best-driving front-wheel drive hot hatches you can buy, as evidenced by the fact Ford didn’t mess around with its chassis during the recent facelift. However, Ford has now looked to cater for those looking for a harder-edged Focus ST with the new Track Pack option. Not many… Continue reading Ford Focus ST Track Pack launched
Best electric cars to buy 2022
Pressure is growing on UK motorists to ditch their petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and switch to pure-electric cars, but which are the best electric cars available to buy now on the UK car market? The number of electric cars on the UK’s roads continues to grow, as more new electric cars are launched and used… Continue reading Best electric cars to buy 2022
New Ford Mustang Dark Horse arrives with 500bhp
The new Mustang will receive a more powerful ‘Dark Horse’ variant and this is what it’ll look like when it reaches showrooms next year. Ford has given the Dark Horse a more aggressive exterior which provides a hint towards the more powerful V8 engine under the bonnet. Ford says the Mustang Dark Horse is the… Continue reading New Ford Mustang Dark Horse arrives with 500bhp
New 2023 Ford Mustang retains V8 power and steps up the tech
Ford has revealed an all-new version of its famous Ford Mustang at the 2022 Detroit Motor Show, with the world’s best-selling sports coupe retaining V8 power but adding to the offering in the tech and style stakes with more advanced kit inside and a revised look. Available in coupe and convertible form, the new Mustang… Continue reading New 2023 Ford Mustang retains V8 power and steps up the tech
LG Signs MOU to Bring Enhanced Cybersecurity to Connected Vehicles
October 5, 2022 LG Signs MOU to Bring Enhanced Cybersecurity to Connected Vehicles Open share list Share this content. Company to Integrate Post-Quantum Cryptography with Algorithm OptimizationInto Its Advanced In-vehicle Infotainment Systems SEOUL, Oct. 5, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LG Uplus, a South Korean mobile… Continue reading LG Signs MOU to Bring Enhanced Cybersecurity to Connected Vehicles