India Digest: P&G sets up $24m India innovation fund; Games24x7 launches $48m fund

Procter & Gamble India has announced a $24-million ‘P&G Technovate Fund’, while online gaming unicorn Games24x7 is launching a $48.3-million investment fund. P&G sets up Technovate Fund Procter & Gamble (P&G) India has announced a $24-million (Rs. 200 crore) ‘P&G Technovate Fund’ to solve business challenges by fostering innovation and leveraging innovative technology in collaboration… Continue reading India Digest: P&G sets up $24m India innovation fund; Games24x7 launches $48m fund

India Digest: PremjiInvest leads $21m funding in The Sleep Company; CashKaro snags close to $16m

In the latest funding deals, The Sleep Company has raised about $21.3 million (Rs177 crore) in its Series B round led by PremjiInvest, while cashback and coupons platform CashKaro has raised $15.7 million in its Series C funding round. PremjiInvest backs The Sleep Company Mattress maker The Sleep Company has raised about $21.3 million (Rs… Continue reading India Digest: PremjiInvest leads $21m funding in The Sleep Company; CashKaro snags close to $16m

Fisker Q3 results: 62k reservations, 42k units coming in 2023, and a drivable PEAR Prototype

According to its financial results report for Q3 2022 released today, Fisker remains on schedule to begin production of its flagship Ocean SUV two weeks from now. The American EV automaker is also reporting over 62,000 combined reservations and orders ahead of a four phase production plan that’s expected to produce 42,400 units by the… Continue reading Fisker Q3 results: 62k reservations, 42k units coming in 2023, and a drivable PEAR Prototype

Cleantechnica: Tesla Temporarily Leaked 340+ Upcoming Supercharger Stations 002355

One of the main barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption is the need for growth in the charging infrastructure available. Fortunately for Tesla drivers (and soon others, too), the Supercharger network is fairly large already and is always expanding — with a recent update even leaking the locations of several of the automaker’s upcoming charging… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Temporarily Leaked 340+ Upcoming Supercharger Stations 002355

Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength002354

October saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share reach 59.4% of the auto market, up from 50.1% year on year. Full electrics alone took 35.5% share, from 22.9% YoY. Overall auto volume was 22,383 units, 12% up YoY, though still some 25% down on pre-2020 seasonal norms. October’s best selling full electric was the Volvo XC40.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength002354

Clean Tecnica: Why Auditory Experiences Are So Important To EV Drivers 002353

When I get situated in the driver’s seat of my Tesla Model Y, my initial auditory experience is stillness and a vacuum of sound. The motor emits neither noise nor vibration. Engaging the automatic transmission into Drive mode sparks a visual confirmation on the touchscreen but has no accompanying functional sound.  When I accelerate, I… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Why Auditory Experiences Are So Important To EV Drivers 002353

Clean Technica: Rumor: Tesla Cybertruck Mass Production End Of 2023002352

Reuters claims to have an exclusive on Tesla Cybertruck production plans. As far as I recall or have assumed, the timeline matches up with what Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously guided for the giant stainless steel truck thingie. Tesla has said that Cybertruck production will start around the middle of 2023 and then gradually… Continue reading Clean Technica: Rumor: Tesla Cybertruck Mass Production End Of 2023002352

Scientists Spot “Stripped, Pulsating Core” of Star Caused By Horrific Accident

That’s not normal. Core Dump Scientists studying a group of stars made an astonishing but “serendipitous” discovery when they realized that Gamma Columbae, a fairly average celestial body, might actually be the “stripped pulsating core of a massive star,” according to a study published this week in Nature Astronomy. If true, that means Gamma Columbae… Continue reading Scientists Spot “Stripped, Pulsating Core” of Star Caused By Horrific Accident

Scientists Use Actual Lunar Soil Sample to Create Rocket Fuel

The process could work autonomously as well, no astronaut required. Fill ‘Er Up A team of Chinese researchers say they managed to convert actual lunar regolith samples into a source of rocket fuel and oxygen — a potential gamechanger for future space explorers hoping to make use of in-situ resources to fuel up for their… Continue reading Scientists Use Actual Lunar Soil Sample to Create Rocket Fuel