From June 2019 until this February, 1.4 million people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state dealt with the longest government-mandated internet shutdown in history, targeted at the Rohingya ethnic minority that makes up most of Rakhine’s population. The connectivity blackout finally ended at the beginning of February, days after Myanmar’s military deposed democratically elected officials and seized… Continue reading Myanmar’s Internet Shutdown Is an Act of ‘Vast Self-Harm’
Category: Automotive
Pinterest is reportedly in talks to acquire VSCO
So what can Pinterest do to jump higher up the list of social networking sites? According to a report by the New York Times, one possibility is acquiring the owner of VSCO, the app for editing / sharing photos and videos that has brought in-depth tools to mobile users for years. Neither side directly confirmed… Continue reading Pinterest is reportedly in talks to acquire VSCO
Microsoft’s online-only Build conference starts on May 25th
Spring is fully upon us, which means the calendar is starting to fill up with high-profile tech events. And the latest addition? Microsoft confirmed today that its online-only Build developer conference will run between May 25th and May 27th, though there’s still no word on when registration will open. (If last year is any indication,… Continue reading Microsoft’s online-only Build conference starts on May 25th
@Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford trucks, utility vehicles, and cars – increasingly including electrified versions – and Lincoln luxury vehicles; provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company; and is pursuing… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall
Magna veröffentlicht Jahresbericht 2020
AURORA, Ontario, April 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) hat heute bekanntgegeben, dass sein Jahresbericht 2020 – einschließlich Management‘s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, Annual Information Form (AIF) und Form 40-F – jetzt auf der Website des Unternehmens (www.magna.com) verfügbar ist. Magna hat diese Dokumente zudem bei den… Continue reading Magna veröffentlicht Jahresbericht 2020
Nissan releases update of Ariya electric crossover testing ahead of production
Nissan has released an update with new footage of the Ariya electric crossover test program ahead of the start of production later this year. After taking an early leadership role with electric vehicles through the Leaf, Nissan sat on its laurels and waited a decade to release a second passenger electric car. But it’s finally… Continue reading Nissan releases update of Ariya electric crossover testing ahead of production
Tesla releases Q1 2021 delivery results: massive new record of 185,000 cars
Tesla has released today its Q1 2021 delivery and production results, and as expected, the automaker has achieved record deliveries for a first quarter, but it also went way beyond that. Tesla Q1 2021 expectations As we discussed earlier this week, Tesla was coming off of an overall delivery record last quarter, but the automaker… Continue reading Tesla releases Q1 2021 delivery results: massive new record of 185,000 cars
Tesla 1Q sales of 185K more than double last year’s numbers
Detroit — Tesla says it delivered nearly 185,000 electric vehicles in the first quarter despite a shortage of computer chips that has hit the global auto industry. The number was more than double the deliveries for the same period last year. And it beat Wall Street estimates of 168,000 for January through March. The company… Continue reading Tesla 1Q sales of 185K more than double last year’s numbers
Volkswagen Group and bp partner to expand ultra-fast charging across Europe
Volkswagen and bp have announced a partnership to deploy DC fast charging facilities at bp and Aral retail sites in the UK, Germany and elsewhere in Europe. Oil giant bp aims to grow its public charging network to over 70,000 charging points worldwide by 2030. In the UK, bp pulse, the company’s charging arm, plans… Continue reading Volkswagen Group and bp partner to expand ultra-fast charging across Europe
@Toyota: Paving the Way for an Electrified Future
One of the questions I’m frequently asked is, “When will electric vehicles become mainstream?” to which I reply, “They already are.” The electrification of automobiles is arguably the greatest force transforming our industry. Appearing as early as the 1800’s, electricity has served us increasingly well across the automotive spectrum, giving rise to continuous advances in… Continue reading @Toyota: Paving the Way for an Electrified Future