JAKARTA/TAIPEI – Taiwanese tech group Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn, and Indonesian coal miner Indika Energy on Friday announced the establishment of a joint venture with plans to manufacture batteries and electric vehicles in Indonesia. The two companies said in a joint press statement that Foxconn Indika Motor, the new joint venture,… Continue reading Foxconn forms Indonesian JV for EV and battery manufacturing
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Honda to bring private jets closer to public with rural Japan service
TOKYO — Honda Motor will launch a transportation service that combines its business jets and cars next year in Japan, catering to people traveling to or from rural areas with few options. The new service using the HondaJet will be bundled with car or motorcycle rentals, creating Japan’s first end-to-end integration of modes of transport… Continue reading Honda to bring private jets closer to public with rural Japan service
Le déploiement mondial des véhicules électriques dépend de la création d’un cadre approprié pour les investissements, selon Arcadis.
LONDRES, 23 septembre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Arcadis, en partenariat avec le World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a publié son Rapport sur le marché mondial des infrastructures de recharge. Mettant en vedette 21 régions du monde, le rapport analyse cinq paramètres pour déterminer dans quelle mesure les régions sont bien préparées lorsqu’il s’agit d’investir dans… Continue reading Le déploiement mondial des véhicules électriques dépend de la création d’un cadre approprié pour les investissements, selon Arcadis.
Mercedes says the electric G-Class will arrive in 2024
Mercedes-Benz has revealed when you might be able to get behind the wheel of its electric G-Class. The automaker’s CEO Ola Källenius told members of the media that the vehicle will arrive by the end of 2024, according to Autoblog. The company announced a zero-emission electric version of the SUV back in 2019 and we… Continue reading Mercedes says the electric G-Class will arrive in 2024
VW’s latest concept is a self-driving travel pod that can replace short flights
Many automakers dream of self-driving cars that are effectively lounges on wheels, but VW is taking things one step further. The brand has unveiled a Gen.Travel “design study” EV that it hopes could replace short flights. The four-person travel pod would be completely autonomous (that is, SAE Level 5) and revolve around a modular interior… Continue reading VW’s latest concept is a self-driving travel pod that can replace short flights
Robotic sleeves can provide arm control to kids with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy might soon use technology to gain some independence. UC Riverside researchers are developing robotic sleeves that provide arm control to kids with cerebral palsy-related mobility issues. Rather than augment the arm like an exoskeleton, the technology will use voltage sensors to detect muscle contractions and predict what the wearer wants to… Continue reading Robotic sleeves can provide arm control to kids with cerebral palsy
The 2021 Apple TV 4K drops to $120, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
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UK police arrest alleged ‘GTA VI’ hacker
Police in the UK have arrested a 17-year-old suspected hacker. Reports suggest the arrest is connected to the Rockstar Games hack that led to a major Grand Theft Auto VI leak. The individual may have been involved with an intrusion on Uber as well. According to journalist Matthew Keys’ sources, the arrest is the result… Continue reading UK police arrest alleged ‘GTA VI’ hacker
CTAG and Grupo Antolin continue developing joint R&D lines of action within the framework of the joint research unit insAI during 2022
After its launch in 2020, the technical research work continues within the framework of the Joint Research Unit (JRU) insAI, a collaboration initiative between CTAG and Grupo Antolin around the development of intelligent and innovative solutions for monitoring the occupants of the vehicle, which contribute to improving the user experience. The work done to date… Continue reading CTAG and Grupo Antolin continue developing joint R&D lines of action within the framework of the joint research unit insAI during 2022
Heavy duty springs take on the truck industry
Heavy loads put additional pressure on vehicle suspension. This can cause a range of issues, such as reduced brake efficiency, tyre wear and difficulty in steering. It also leads to additional costs, which we have hugely reduced thanks to our new Lesjöfors suspension spring design. The life of a pick-up truck is tough. They mean business,… Continue reading Heavy duty springs take on the truck industry