@BMW: Spotlight: BMWiVentures featured team member Michael Hammer002017

Could you share a little about your background? Mathematics and sports were my passions early on in life and school. While I was a semi-professional swimmer in my early- to mid-teens, I eventually decided to go the more reasonable way and pursue a diploma in financial mathematics and economics instead of the more fun and… Continue reading @BMW: Spotlight: BMWiVentures featured team member Michael Hammer002017

@BMW: BMW Motorrad presents the Urban Collection.002017

Munich. Be it in day-to-day riding, on a long tour or on an adventure trip – for decades, the BMW Motorrad range of luggage storage has been offering perfect solutions when it comes to optimally stowing luggage and travel utensils. With the new Urban Collection, BMW Motorrad is now presenting another generation of tank bags,… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Motorrad presents the Urban Collection.002017

The Story of Abortion Pills and How They Work

The French health minister was furious. In September 1988, Claude Évin’s department had approved an abortion pill called RU-486 for sale. A world first. But now just four weeks later, under pressure from anti-abortion groups, the board of the pharmaceutical firm that made the pill—Roussel Uclaf—had voted 16 to 4 to withdraw it from the… Continue reading The Story of Abortion Pills and How They Work

‘Tough to Forge’ Digital Driver’s Licenses Are—Yep—Easy to Forge

In late 2019, the government of New South Wales in Australia rolled out digital driver’s licenses. The new licenses allowed people to use their iPhone or Android device to show proof of identity and age during roadside police checks or at bars, stores, hotels, and other venues. ServiceNSW, as the government body is usually referred… Continue reading ‘Tough to Forge’ Digital Driver’s Licenses Are—Yep—Easy to Forge

Stellantis, Samsung SDI to build $2.5bn battery plant in U.S.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Stellantis NV and Samsung SDI said on Tuesday they will invest more than $2.5 billion to build a new joint venture battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana, as the Chrysler-parent ramps up electric vehicle production plans. Targeted to start in 2025, the plant aims to have an initial annual production capacity of 23… Continue reading Stellantis, Samsung SDI to build $2.5bn battery plant in U.S.