German FAZ: Mercedes branches in the Rhine-Main region remain closed to007192

Because the employees of the Mercedes branches are fighting for their working conditions in a nationwide campaign on Tuesday, customers in the Rhine-Main area have to prepare for restrictions: The companies in Frankfurt, Offenbach (only planned vehicle deliveries take place here), Mainz and Darmstadt will remain closed all day. More than a thousand employees of… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes branches in the Rhine-Main region remain closed to007192

German FAZ: “We are building two S-Classes”007190

You grew up in Sweden. Mercedes wasn’t such a big deal back then, was it? There weren’t that many, but if someone on the street had a Mercedes, everyone knew it. The W126 was a dream car of my youth… . a legendary forerunner of today’s S-Class. Today you have the task of carrying this… Continue reading German FAZ: “We are building two S-Classes”007190

German FAZ: For Fujifilm everything depends on the film technology007190

Back in 2000, everything at Fujifilm revolved around photography: the business accounted for 60 percent of sales and two-thirds of profits. It wasn’t just about classic cameras with film; the Japanese company also had a high market share for digital cameras. But smartphone photography, which began with the iPhone, would revolutionize the entire market. It… Continue reading German FAZ: For Fujifilm everything depends on the film technology007190

German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: VW removes Porsche as company car for top managers 003410

Top manager at Volkswagen should no longer be entitled to one in the future Porsche have as a company car. A company spokesman confirmed that ordering Porsche vehicles has no longer been possible since the beginning of the year. Previously, managers were entitled to at least two vehicles and were largely free to choose between… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: VW removes Porsche as company car for top managers 003410

FLO secures $136 million for North American EV charging network expansion

FLO, a Canada-headquartered EV charging network and infrastructure supplier, has secured $136 million in long-term capital, principally from a Series E equity financing led by Export Development Canada.  Other participants were Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec; Investissement Québec, as an agent of the Québec government; Business Development Bank of Canada; Energy Impact Partners;… Continue reading FLO secures $136 million for North American EV charging network expansion

Scientists Identify Plant That Could Grow on Mars

Unfortunately, it’s “not tasty and does not make a great addition to the salad.” Mars Moss Scientists in China claim to have discovered a kind of desert moss that thrives in a variety of conditions, from Antarctica to the Mojave desert — and which, they say, could survive on the surface of Mars without being… Continue reading Scientists Identify Plant That Could Grow on Mars

Chinese Rocket Accidentally Launches During Test, Soars Over City and Crashes Into Mountain

One of the most incredible rocket screwups in history. Not So Static During what was supposed to be a static test launch, a private Chinese aerospace company accidentally launched one of its rockets, which crashed spectacularly into a nearby mountain. As The Guardian reports, the Beijing Tianbing company, also known as Space Pioneer, admitted on its… Continue reading Chinese Rocket Accidentally Launches During Test, Soars Over City and Crashes Into Mountain

ChatGPT-4o Is Sending Users to a Scammy Website That Floods Your Screen With Fake Virus Warnings

Last year, OpenAI boasted about a seismic change to its flagship ChatGPT: the chatbot could “now browse the internet to provide you with current and authoritative information, complete with direct links to sources.” In theory, this is probably a good idea. AI systems like ChatGPT are notorious for making stuff up and ripping off original… Continue reading ChatGPT-4o Is Sending Users to a Scammy Website That Floods Your Screen With Fake Virus Warnings

Clean energy has become an even more divided topic in the US

/ Support for renewable energy and EVs has dropped since President Joe Biden was elected, a new survey finds. Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images While the majority of Americans would like to see more clean energy from solar and wind farms — support for new renewable energy projects has started to wane, according… Continue reading Clean energy has become an even more divided topic in the US