An investigation by India‘s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has found that Chinese smartphone maker Oppo evaded customs duty worth 43.9 billion rupees ($551 million), a government statement said on Wednesday. Indian investigators found evidence that Oppo wrongfully used duty exemptions for items imported for use in mobile phone production, the statement said. They also allege Oppo made royalty payments which were not added to the… Continue reading India says China’s Oppo evaded $551m in customs duty
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My war on animation
Imagine entering a house with an endless series of doors and corridors. Behind some of those doors are the most delightful things imaginable: feasts straight out of Redwall, unicorns, an endless supply of scenic vistas, and unionized workplaces. Behind other doors, however, are grotesque and terrifying jack-in-the-boxes that pop up the minute you crack the… Continue reading My war on animation
KBR to Support $3.5B Next-Generation Spacesuit Development for Return to the Moon and Beyond
HOUSTON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — KBR (NYSE: KBR) is pleased to announce it is a major partner to Axiom Space, which NASA selected as one of two companies eligible to support the development of NASA’s next-generation spacesuit and spacewalk systems through the Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) contract. This comprehensive contract includes a full… Continue reading KBR to Support $3.5B Next-Generation Spacesuit Development for Return to the Moon and Beyond
From the archive: on this day in 1947
As Italy strove to get back on its feet after the war, we visited its biggest car makers – Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia – and were pleased to find them doing well. What of its coachbuilders, though? We headed to Farina and Pinin Farina in Turin and Touring in Milan to find out. “Pinin… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1947
Advocate blasts U.S. pedestrian safety efforts, says ‘no places’ can be considered safe here
The most dangerous metropolitan areas in the country for pedestrians are concentrated in the Sun Belt, but that doesn’t mean other areas are doing enough to protect the most vulnerable road users, according to a national transportation safety advocate. Beth Osborne, vice president for transportation at the nonprofit Smart Growth America, offered that message Monday as… Continue reading Advocate blasts U.S. pedestrian safety efforts, says ‘no places’ can be considered safe here
BATTISTA ATELIER: SERIENPRODUKTION IN ITALIEN NIMMT FAHRT AUF
Der preisgekrönte Battista wird nun von einem Team von Kunsthandwerkern und Kunsthandwerkerinnen in der 2.300 Quadratmeter großen Halle von Hand gefertigt. Insgesamt sollen maximal 150 Exemplare entstehen. Battista-Eigentümer und -Eigentümerinnen können sich auf einen erstklassigen Kundendienst freuen, der von den 25 erfahrenen Luxuspartnerschaften aus dem weltweiten Vertriebsnetz von Automobili Pininfarina sowie durch ein firmeneigenes Kundenbetreuungsteam gewährleistet… Continue reading BATTISTA ATELIER: SERIENPRODUKTION IN ITALIEN NIMMT FAHRT AUF
Crypto Exchange That Invested in Forbes Accused of Violating Terrorism Sanctions
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange could be in trouble with the US government after an investigation found it served Iranians in spite of terrorism sanctions on the country. As Reuters discovered, the Binance crypto exchange — you know, the one that infamously invested $200 million into Forbes — allegedly defied American sanctions against financial dealings with… Continue reading Crypto Exchange That Invested in Forbes Accused of Violating Terrorism Sanctions
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Musk’s former head of technology will in future recycle VW batteries in North America004678
Die Umweltbilanz des Elektroautos hängt auch an einer entscheidenden Frage: Was wird aus den Batterien, wenn sie nicht mehr gebraucht werden? Batterien sind nicht nur eine wichtige Komponente, um Autos mehr Reichweite zu geben – sie stecken auch voller seltener Rohstoffe wie Kobalt, Kupfer, Nickel und Lithium.VW Nordamerika setzt darum auf eine neue Partnerschaft für… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Musk’s former head of technology will in future recycle VW batteries in North America004678
Co-founder of charity dies aged 62 after crashing his Ultima Can Am supercar on motorway – Daily Mail
Co-founder of charity which won praise for helping 2.8million people in Africa access safe drinking water dies aged 62 after crashing his Ultima Can Am supercar on motorway Paul Searle was killed when his vehicle left the M11 near Grantchester on July 6 Paul was the director of one of the UK’s largest water cooler… Continue reading Co-founder of charity dies aged 62 after crashing his Ultima Can Am supercar on motorway – Daily Mail
Brigade Electronics explains why vehicle safety in construction is still a cause for concern
PORTLAND, Ind., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Safety on construction sites has improved greatly over the past fifty years. However, the latest report by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) shows that construction tops the most dangerous occupations in the US for fatal injuries. One of the main causes of fatal incidents for workers is being… Continue reading Brigade Electronics explains why vehicle safety in construction is still a cause for concern