Saudi Arabia sentenced a woman to 34 years in prison for tweeting

A Saudi woman has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for retweeting activists through her Twitter account and sharing posts that spoke in favor of the right of women to drive. Salma al-Shehab was a PhD candidate at the University of Leeds in the UK and was detained in January 2021 after returning to… Continue reading Saudi Arabia sentenced a woman to 34 years in prison for tweeting

KBR Awarded Critical U.S. Geological Survey Contract to Support Domestic and Global Seismic Networks, Protect the Planet

HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it was awarded a $20 million contract by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Albuquerque Seismological Laboratory (ASL) for sustained support of more than 330 operational or proposed stations in 69 countries, including approximately 230 stations in the continental U.S. Under the scope of… Continue reading KBR Awarded Critical U.S. Geological Survey Contract to Support Domestic and Global Seismic Networks, Protect the Planet

Ponsse präsentiert eine neue Technologie: eine elektrische Forstmaschine

Vieremä, Finnland, 17. August 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ponsse und Epec stellen die PONSSE EV1 vor, ein Technologiekonzept für elektrische Forstmaschinen. Obwohl die entsprechende Forstmaschine erst in Zukunft auf dem Markt erhältlich sein wird, lässt sich die Technologie von Epec schon jetzt bereits in elektrischen oder hybrid-elektrischen Nutzfahrzeugen und mobilen Maschinen nutzen. Das technologische Konzept von Ponsse wirft einen… Continue reading Ponsse präsentiert eine neue Technologie: eine elektrische Forstmaschine

Net zero, Russia war driving nascent hydrogen economy

Birmingham: Kevin Kendall pulls up at the only green hydrogen refuelling station in Birmingham, Britain’s second-biggest city, and swiftly fills his sedan with clean gas. Green hydrogen is in sharp focus as governments seek to slash carbon emissions amid record-high temperatures and to safeguard energy supplies hit by the invasion of Ukraine by oil and… Continue reading Net zero, Russia war driving nascent hydrogen economy

Cleantechnica: 12% Of New Cars Now Fully Electric In France!002181

Plugin vehicles continue to rise in France, with last month’s plugin vehicle registrations ending at 20,038 units, divided between 12,812 BEVs (or 12% share of the overall auto market) and 7,226 PHEVs (7% share of the overall auto market). The former was up 69% year over year (YoY), while the latter was down a harsh… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 12% Of New Cars Now Fully Electric In France!002181

How the Huge New US Climate Bill Will Save You Money

Today President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a massive bill that represents the biggest investment in climate action in US history. It puts nearly $400 billion toward promoting domestic production of clean energy technology and generally retrofitting America to survive climate change. If all goes to plan, the act would slash US emissions… Continue reading How the Huge New US Climate Bill Will Save You Money

U.S. hits the EV accelerator to cut Chinese metals ties: Andy Home

The challenge for auto-makers to qualify for the subsidies still remains immense, given the multi-year process of building new mines, particularly in the United States. LONDON – The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes the “largest investment ever in combating the existential crisis of climate change”, according to President Joe Biden, who will sign the bill… Continue reading U.S. hits the EV accelerator to cut Chinese metals ties: Andy Home

German Handelsblatt: Shares under the magnifying glass: “Auto industry is livelier than ever” – VW, BMW and Mercedes are underestimated according to analysts005005

Logos of Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and BMW The carmaker’s shares are among the stocks in the Dax with the lowest ratings. (Photo: Getty Images) The environment for shares in VW, BMW and Mercedes looks bleak. The automotive industry lacks semiconductors and batteries. Add to that high inflation and rising interest rates, and Germany is on the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Shares under the magnifying glass: “Auto industry is livelier than ever” – VW, BMW and Mercedes are underestimated according to analysts005005

The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. Denounces Any Calls For Violence Against Law Enforcement

QUANTICO, Va., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The National Board of FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) denounces any calls for violence against or directed towards state, local, and federal law enforcement officers. “The majority who serve in a law enforcement capacity are committed to justice and the FBI National Academy Associates condemns violence toward… Continue reading The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. Denounces Any Calls For Violence Against Law Enforcement

ESS and VOXX Automotive Ink Deal to Make H.E.L.P.™ Intelligent Emergency Communications Available to Virtually Every Passenger and Commercial Vehicle on the Road

HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.™️) which revolutionizes vehicle hazard warning systems to prevent crashes into disabled and vulnerable vehicles and their occupants, announced today it is partnering with VOXX Automotive to make H.E.L.P. available to virtually every passenger and commercial vehicle on… Continue reading ESS and VOXX Automotive Ink Deal to Make H.E.L.P.™ Intelligent Emergency Communications Available to Virtually Every Passenger and Commercial Vehicle on the Road