A spokesperson for operator TotalEnergies said that, with shipments from depots and refineries blocked, production would need to be stopped once maximum stock levels had been reached. French fuel supplies could be put at risk again next week following union calls to extend 10 days of strike action at refineries in protest against the government’s… Continue reading French unions call for more refinery strikes in pension dispute
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Mahindra, Maruti and Tata out to prove their mettle in recycling
Today – March 18 – is Global Recycling Day, one which aims to drive as well as disseminate the message of vitality of the recycling mantra across the world. It is a day to remind corporates, countries and communities to partner to put Planet Earth first and also to change the mindset of governments, industry… Continue reading Mahindra, Maruti and Tata out to prove their mettle in recycling
Cleantechnica: 37% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars 002661
After a good January, February increased plugin registrations by 59% YoY, to 10,310 units, with the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 37% last month. That’s mostly thanks to pure electrics (23% of new vehicle sales), which jumped 67% year over year (YoY). The overall market is also rising, to 28,128 units, although at a… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 37% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars 002661
Cleantechnica: Tesla Engineering Headquarters in California 002660
Tesla officially moved its corporate headquarters from California to Texas in 2021, but in recent weeks, the automaker has debuted another new headquarters in the West Coast state. Not far from the company’s Fremont, California Gigafactory, the automaker now has a new space for its engineering operations, aptly located in Silicon Valley near a number… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Engineering Headquarters in California 002660
Clean Technica: How Tesla Aims To Cut Manufacturing Costs In Half002659
Tesla’s recent Investor Day event brought with it a few announcements, including the automaker’s plans to construct a new Gigafactory in Mexico. The plant comes as a part of Tesla’s hopes to increase its production numbers even more than it has in the last few years — and ultimately to reduce its manufacturing costs in the coming… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Tesla Aims To Cut Manufacturing Costs In Half002659
Study: Cute (and Non Human-Looking) Robots Will Subdue the Humans
Robots in the workplace? Well they better be goddamn adorable. Robo Life Coach How could your employer make your workday less miserable? More breaks, a more reasonable workload, or just a bump in salary? Well, screw all that noise: have some “robot wellbeing coaches” instead. Yes, really: In a series of experiments that involved having wellbeing… Continue reading Study: Cute (and Non Human-Looking) Robots Will Subdue the Humans
Trombone Champ’s ‘autotoot’ makes the ridiculous music game more accessible
You don’t need to press buttons to ruin a favorite song. Trombone Champ is a blast to watch, but a beast to play even compared to some other rhythm games — you try nailing a slide during the “William Tell Overture.” Thankfully, developer Holy Wow Studios is putting the game within reach of more players.… Continue reading Trombone Champ’s ‘autotoot’ makes the ridiculous music game more accessible
J.F. Lehman & Company Acquires Atlas Air Worldwide In Partnership With Apollo and Hill City Capital
PURCHASE, N.Y., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Atlas Air Worldwide (“Atlas,” “AAWW” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, today announced that the investor group led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (NYSE: APO), together with investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company (“J.F. Lehman”) and Hill… Continue reading J.F. Lehman & Company Acquires Atlas Air Worldwide In Partnership With Apollo and Hill City Capital
Pull Systems launches out of Up.Labs-Porsche partnership to tackle EV performance
When Porsche partnered with venture studio UP.Labs, the mission was to create six startups over three years all designed to solve the German automaker’s biggest problems and be compelling enough as a standalone business it that can attract other customers. On Porsche’s list: software that helps manage and automate the performance of EVs. Pull Systems,… Continue reading Pull Systems launches out of Up.Labs-Porsche partnership to tackle EV performance
Ride-On Luggage Market to Reach $304.2 Million, Globally, by 2031 at 5.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research
The market for ride-on luggage is expected to experience growth due to the rising consumer demand for comfortable and convenient travel options, as well as the increasing interest in travel technology. As consumers prioritize these factors in their travel experiences, ride-on luggage is poised to gain greater adoption and market share. PORTLAND, Ore., March 17,… Continue reading Ride-On Luggage Market to Reach $304.2 Million, Globally, by 2031 at 5.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research