On the morning of September 11, critical care specialist Anoop Kumar was presented with an unusual situation. Four members of the same family had been admitted to his hospital—Aster MIMS in Kozhikode, Kerala—the previous day, all similarly sick. Would he take a look? He gathered his team of doctors to investigate. Soon they were at… Continue reading Inside the Race to Stop a Deadly Viral Outbreak in India
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ID Quantique’s range of Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) chips are the first quantum-based RNGs’s to receive NIST Entropy Source Validation (ESV) Certification on IID Track
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today at the International Cryptographic Module conference (ICMC23), ID Quantique (IDQ) announced that its Quantis QRNG chips have just received NIST ESV certification on the Independent and Identically Distributed (IID) entropy estimation track. This certification offers the highest attainable security and robustness level for the generation of random bits.… Continue reading ID Quantique’s range of Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) chips are the first quantum-based RNGs’s to receive NIST Entropy Source Validation (ESV) Certification on IID Track
UAW strikes at more GM and Stellantis sites, touts progress with Ford
DETROIT (Reuters) — The United Auto Workers expanded its strikes against Detroit automakers General Motors and Chrysler parent Stellantis but kept its Ford walkout limited to a single plant due to progress made in talks, the union said on Friday. The auto workers’ union began strikes at noon EDT (1600 GMT) on Friday against 38… Continue reading UAW strikes at more GM and Stellantis sites, touts progress with Ford
Flor de Caña and World’s 50 Best Hotels grant “Eco Hotel Award” to Singita Lodges in Kruger National Park, South Africa
LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Flor de Caña, a Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified premium rum brand, and The World’s 50 Best Hotels have announced that this year’s “Flor de Caña Eco Hotel Award” was granted to Singita Lodges in South Africa, for its leadership in adopting sustainable practices. Continue Reading Flor de Caña Eco… Continue reading Flor de Caña and World’s 50 Best Hotels grant “Eco Hotel Award” to Singita Lodges in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Toyota to triple EV output as it chases Tesla, BYD
NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota Motor plans to triple electric vehicle production in 2025 from its 2024 plan, Nikkei has learned, as the automaker steps up its electrification push to catch up to rivals including Tesla and BYD. The automaker notified major parts suppliers of its plans to boost production of Toyota and Lexus brand EVs… Continue reading Toyota to triple EV output as it chases Tesla, BYD
‘Limitless’ Cape Town – a vision of inclusivity in the world’s greatest city
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — South Africa’s Cape Town, which the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards named the ‘Greatest City on Earth’, has launched a first-of-its-kind universal access ‘Limitless Cape Town’ movement. Cape Town Tourism, South Africa’s globally acclaimed Destination Marketing and Management Organisation (DMO), launched this movement to make the city more… Continue reading ‘Limitless’ Cape Town – a vision of inclusivity in the world’s greatest city
Indonesia’s battery travails and China’s EV largesse
Hello, this is Kenji from Hong Kong. Over the past week, I have been following the developments surrounding Chinese electric vehicles. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the start of an investigation into the country over subsidies for its EV sector on Sept. 13, warning that global markets are “now flooded” with “artificially”… Continue reading Indonesia’s battery travails and China’s EV largesse
SBC Summit Finds New Home in Lisbon
LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SBC’s flagship global event SBC Summit has a new home in Lisbon starting in 2024, in order to meet the demands of the industry’s fastest-growing gathering. Previously known as SBC Summit Barcelona, the upcoming event will be named SBC Summit 2024, as the branding has evolved to better reflect… Continue reading SBC Summit Finds New Home in Lisbon
Asian EV companies descend on Dunkirk as Europe courts investment
PARIS — Asian companies are streaming into France’s “battery valley” as Europe steps up efforts to attract EV investment. The latest example is Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium, which announced in May that it will invest 5.2 billion euros ($5.5 billion) to build a gigafactory in Dunkirk, the country’s traditional automaking heartland. Go to Source
SoftBank-backed Ola races to lead in India’s e-scooter market
MUMBAI — As the world’s second-largest market for two-wheeled vehicles goes electric, India’s Ola Electric Mobility has taken a strong early lead over established rivals that had focused on gasoline-powered models. Ola scooters in a rainbow of colors are a common sight on the streets in Bengaluru, the manufacturer’s home city. Go to Source