GM’s pioneering first electric vehicle was doomed almost from the start News Sports Autos Entertainment USA TODAY Obituaries E-Edition Legals Long before anyone heard of Tesla or Elon Musk, the EV1 inaugurated the modern electric vehicle age 25 years ago this month, when the first customers took delivery of their cars. GM’s short-lived electric two-seater… Continue reading GM’s pioneering EV1 was doomed almost from the start: What went wrong
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Boosted by localisation, Indian electronics mfg sector to touch INR 7 lakh crore next fiscal
Immediate challenges are those around electronic components, mainly electronic chips, and potential threats from the pandemic. New Delhi: Buoyed by the government’s INR 2.3 lakh crore policy push for self-reliant India, the domestic electronics manufacturing industry is expected to see 30% growth in the next fiscal to be worth nearly INR 7 lakh crore. While… Continue reading Boosted by localisation, Indian electronics mfg sector to touch INR 7 lakh crore next fiscal
Franklin A. Thomas, Pathbreaking Ford Foundation President, Dies at 87 – The New York Times
Mr. Thomas pushed engagement with anti-apartheid efforts in South Africa, and Ford was among the first global nonprofits to open an office there. In 1993, he persuaded Nelson Mandela, a personal friend, and F.W. de Klerk, the country’s last apartheid-era president (who died last month), to meet with President Bill Clinton in Philadelphia. He left… Continue reading Franklin A. Thomas, Pathbreaking Ford Foundation President, Dies at 87 – The New York Times
How the global supply chain crisis unfolded this year
When the pandemic struck in early 2020, people and businesses were quickly forced to restrict their activity, sending the global economy into a brief but damaging free fall. The turmoil in the global supply chain this year laid bare how complex it can be to do the seemingly simple job of getting a product from… Continue reading How the global supply chain crisis unfolded this year
@VW Group: Porsche congratulates Manfred Schurti on his 80th birthday004409
24/12/2021 From 1976 to 1979, Manfred Schurti finishes 24 races in the Porsche 935 with a place on the podium. His greatest successes came with the racing car, the design of which was based on the Type 930 Porsche 911 Turbo. Today, the Austrian-born driver celebrates his 80th birthday. “We warmly congratulate our former works… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche congratulates Manfred Schurti on his 80th birthday004409
‘Don’t Look Up’ is a star-studded scream against the climate apocalypse
A comet is headed to Earth, and despite dire warnings from scientists, almost everyone fails to take it seriously. That’s the basic premise of Don’t Look Up, the latest film from Adam McKay which premieres on Netflix today. It balances the blunt social commentary from his most recent Oscar nominated films (The Big Short and… Continue reading ‘Don’t Look Up’ is a star-studded scream against the climate apocalypse
Renowned scientist and philanthropist Dr. Dmitry B. Zimin passes away peacefully at the age of 88 after a battle with cancer
Dr. Zimin was one of the lead designers of Moscow’s anti-ballistic missile defence radar system, and later founded VimpelCom, which was the first Russian company to be listed on the NYSE in 1996 and became one of the world’s largest mobile operators. He championed scientists and supported their work and research by establishing the Dynasty… Continue reading Renowned scientist and philanthropist Dr. Dmitry B. Zimin passes away peacefully at the age of 88 after a battle with cancer
Russian court fines Alphabet’s Google 7.2 bln roubles
A sign is pictured outside a Google office near the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, U.S., May 8, 2019. REUTERS/Paresh Dave//File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) – A Moscow court on Friday said it was fining Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O) 7.2 billion roubles ($98 million) for… Continue reading Russian court fines Alphabet’s Google 7.2 bln roubles
Continental to reveal multiple innovations at CES 2022
Technology company Continental, which is celebrating its 150th year in 2021, is to offer a glimpse into the future, presenting hands-on solutions for some of today’s mobility concerns at next month’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. “The future of mobility means safer, connected and more inclusive transportation systems. At CES, we are demonstrating the… Continue reading Continental to reveal multiple innovations at CES 2022
Tesla to halt games on infotainment screens in moving cars
Detroit – Under pressure from U.S. auto safety regulators, Tesla has agreed to stop allowing video games to be played on center touch screens while its vehicles are moving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the company will send out a software update over the Internet so the function called “Passenger Play” will be… Continue reading Tesla to halt games on infotainment screens in moving cars