Two eSprinter at Austrian Post equipped with integrated filters designed to reduce fine particle emissions The pilot project in Graz delivers first test results from real-life operation Since August, both eSprinter have been reliably delivering parcels in Graz city centre In August, two eSprinter operated by Austrian Post (Österreichische Post), the country’s major provider of… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz eSprinter: pilot project with Austrian Post
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This Formula 1 Season Was All Max Verstappen and Red Bull
Red Bull’s near-perfect season was marred in late October when it was punished for breaching the cost cap for 2021. Teams were allowed a budget of $145 million that season; Red Bull exceeded it by nearly $2 million. It was fined $7 million by the F.I.A., the sport’s governing body, and hit with a 10… Continue reading This Formula 1 Season Was All Max Verstappen and Red Bull
Computer vision technology startup Brodmann17 has shut down
Brodmann17, an Israeli computer vision technology startup that developed a novel approach to take on a marketplace dominated by Mobileye, shut down this week. Brodmann17’s co-founder and CEO Adi Pinhas posted a message on LinkedIn announcing the move, stating that while the company would not be able to bring its products to the mass market… Continue reading Computer vision technology startup Brodmann17 has shut down
BenQ’s ultra-curved gaming monitor: Love it or hate it, you’ll know right away
Pros Intense curve really improves immersion for some games Great port selection Included remote is very handy Cons Intense curve also increases reflections and glare Banding in some darker areas of the screen Large stand will require an equally large desk Curved displays have gone in and out of fashion several times over the years.… Continue reading BenQ’s ultra-curved gaming monitor: Love it or hate it, you’ll know right away
GM’s Ultium battery plant votes overwhelmingly to unionize with UAW
GM’s first Ultium battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio has voted to join the United Auto Workers, with 98% of workers voting in favor of union representation. Ultium is GM’s battery joint venture with LG Energy. GM will establish at least four factories in the US to build the batteries for their upcoming EVs. Just today,… Continue reading GM’s Ultium battery plant votes overwhelmingly to unionize with UAW
Ultium Cells $275M investment will boost battery cell output for GM EVs by 40%
Ultium Cells will invest $275 million in its Spring Hill, Tennessee, battery plant to expand EV battery cell output by 40%. The new expansion will help fuel GM’s aggressive EV strategy as it ramps production. Ultium Cells was formed through a joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solutions. The Spring Hill, Tennessee, location is… Continue reading Ultium Cells $275M investment will boost battery cell output for GM EVs by 40%
2022 was Tesla’s best year ever, but not for its stock (TSLA), and investors are not happy
2022 was undoubtedly Tesla’s best year ever financially and for vehicle deliveries, but it has not been for its stock (TSLA), and now investors are unhappy and telling the board about it. If you were to just look at Tesla’s quarterly reports this year, you would think that Tesla shareholders are having a great year.… Continue reading 2022 was Tesla’s best year ever, but not for its stock (TSLA), and investors are not happy
Europa Wire: ABT CUPRA will compete in ABB FIA Formula E, the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship000412
ABT CUPRA will compete in ABB FIA Formula E, the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship (PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 9-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., a Spanish car manufacturer part of Volkswagen Group, has announced that its sports car brand CUPRA will be joining ABT, a German motor racing and auto tuning company, to compete… Continue reading Europa Wire: ABT CUPRA will compete in ABB FIA Formula E, the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship000412
Europa Wire: ABT CUPRA participera à l’ABB FIA Formula E, le premier Championnat du Monde FIA 100 % électrique au monde000411
ABT CUPRA participera à l’ABB FIA Formula E, le premier Championnat du Monde FIA 100 % électrique au monde (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MARTORELL, 9-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., un constructeur automobile espagnol faisant partie du groupe Volkswagen, a annoncé que sa marque de voitures de sport CUPRA rejoindra ABT, une société allemande de course… Continue reading Europa Wire: ABT CUPRA participera à l’ABB FIA Formula E, le premier Championnat du Monde FIA 100 % électrique au monde000411
Stellantis to indefinitely idle Jeep plant, lay off workers to cut costs for EVs
2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport Source: Jeep DETROIT – Stellantis said Friday that it plans to indefinitely idle a Jeep plant in Illinois, starting early next year, to cut costs as it invests in electric vehicles. The transatlantic automaker, formerly known as Fiat Chrysler, said the plant will cease production as of Feb. 28. The more… Continue reading Stellantis to indefinitely idle Jeep plant, lay off workers to cut costs for EVs