Power-to-heat tech at BMW’s Dingolfing plant slashes 300 tonnes of CO2 a year

For the first time, chassis and drive component production in Plant 02.10 at the BMW Group site in Dingolfing is operating an electrically heated ring hearth furnace. Compared with its conventional gas-powered equivalent, the latest electric furnace currently saves some 300 tonnes of CO2 a year. “The new furnace has a planned service life of over… Continue reading Power-to-heat tech at BMW’s Dingolfing plant slashes 300 tonnes of CO2 a year

Power-to-heat tech at BMW’s Dingolfing plant slashes 300 tonnes of CO2 a year

For the first time, chassis and drive component production in Plant 02.10 at the BMW Group site in Dingolfing is operating an electrically heated ring hearth furnace. Compared with its conventional gas-powered equivalent, the latest electric furnace currently saves some 300 tonnes of CO2 a year. “The new furnace has a planned service life of over… Continue reading Power-to-heat tech at BMW’s Dingolfing plant slashes 300 tonnes of CO2 a year

Indonesia-focused VC firm East Ventures raises $250m for Growth Plus fundThe new fund brings the VC firm’s total funds raised to date to $835m.

Indonesia-focused venture capital firm East Ventures has announced raising $250 million in the first and final close of its latest fund, Growth Plus. The new fund, which brings East Ventures’s total funds raised to date to $835 million, will target growth portfolio companies that demonstrate strong potential within its ecosystem. The final close of Growth… Continue reading Indonesia-focused VC firm East Ventures raises $250m for Growth Plus fundThe new fund brings the VC firm’s total funds raised to date to $835m.

Cleantechnica: Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn Quiet Executive Leadership 002758

While many Tesla fans are familiar with CEO Elon Musk’s unique management style, there is another executive who has helped implement his vision and keep the company moving forward. Since 2019, scaling electric vehicle production from a financial standpoint has been the work of Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn. Kirkhorn has been Tesla’s CFO… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn Quiet Executive Leadership 002758

OpenAI CEO Raising $100 Million to Scan Every Eyeball on Earth

Stare into the Orb. Eye Opener Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, apparently has more up his sleeve than bringing about the AI apocalypse. As the Financial Times reports, Altman is in advanced talks to secure around $100 million for Worldcoin, another of his ventures. Worldcoin’s promise is hazy at best, but seems to involve scanning everybody’s… Continue reading OpenAI CEO Raising $100 Million to Scan Every Eyeball on Earth

Google Employees Mock Execs for Saying “AI” Over and Over

“Take a shot when someone says AI.” AI-AI-I/O Google employees reportedly came up with a drinking game during the company’s I/O developer conference last week, mocking just how many times its executives mentioned artificial intelligence. As seen in a TikTok mega cut put together by The Verge, Googlers must’ve gotten absolutely hammered that day, with… Continue reading Google Employees Mock Execs for Saying “AI” Over and Over

Buffalo Mass Shooting Victims’ Families Sue Meta, Reddit, Amazon

Elmore says the goal is to force reform. “We can’t bring the victims of this lawsuit back, but we can make sure that no other families have to file this kind of lawsuit,” he says. No families deserve to be members of this unenviable club, Elmore says. The lawsuit essentially takes aim at the full… Continue reading Buffalo Mass Shooting Victims’ Families Sue Meta, Reddit, Amazon

The best immersion blenders you can buy in 2023

For when you don’t have the space or the dough to buy a countertop model. While countertop blenders have been staple kitchen tools for quite some time, smaller and more compact immersion blenders (aka hand blenders) have their uses too. They’re great for quickly whipping up a sauce or making a smoothie before you run… Continue reading The best immersion blenders you can buy in 2023

The best smartwatches for 2023

Our guide to picking the right timepiece (and no, the Apple Watch isn’t your only option). Just a few years ago, the case for buying a smartwatch was unclear. The market wasn’t as saturated as it is today, and features were more limited. Today, the wearable world is filled with various high-quality options, and a… Continue reading The best smartwatches for 2023

Changan Auto’s Robust Growth Momentum Firmly Accelerates International Expansion

CHONGQING, China, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On the afternoon of May 8, the Annual Performance Briefing of Changan Auto was held. At the briefing, Changan Auto presented its 2022 annual performance, provided planning and strategic interpretation of company’s future development. Continue Reading image_5003628_25470621 Changan Auto’s sales volume in 2022 reached 2.346 million vehicles, a year-on-year… Continue reading Changan Auto’s Robust Growth Momentum Firmly Accelerates International Expansion