@Honda: Honda Holds World Premiere of 5th Generation Honda City

First time with a new 1.0 liter TURBO engine with 122 PS that offers driving performance superior to a 1.5 liter engine, torque equivalent to 1.8 liter engine, and fuel efficiency to a maximum 23.8 kilometers/liter.  Exterior design combines sportiness and elegance with a more spacious cabin than other city cars. Value-added functions and features… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Holds World Premiere of 5th Generation Honda City

NIO lays off 141 employees in Silicon Valley following Intel deal

Chinese EV startup NIO has laid off another 141 employees at its North American headquarters in San Jose, according to a new filing with the Employment Development Department of California. It’s the third round of cuts NIO has made to its US workforce this year, which has been primarily focused on R&D and engineering. The… Continue reading NIO lays off 141 employees in Silicon Valley following Intel deal

Intel: Intel’s Continued Commitment to Transparency and Equity at All Levels

By Barbara Whye At Intel, we believe that a diverse workforce and inclusive culture are key to our evolution and to driving our growth. If we want to shape the future of technology, our workforce must be representative of that future. Transparency and open sharing of our data enable us to both celebrate our progress… Continue reading Intel: Intel’s Continued Commitment to Transparency and Equity at All Levels

Vietnam’s VinFast eyes US market – New Straits Times

VIETNAMESE auto startup VinFast plans to invest up to US$2 billion (RM8.32 billion) to break into the lucrative United States auto market. Vietnam’s richest man and billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, who is charge of the new automaker, is so intent on exporting electric vehicles to the US in 2021 that he’s using his own funds… Continue reading Vietnam’s VinFast eyes US market – New Straits Times

@Daimler: Visit to the Mercedes-Benz engine production facility.

The home of powerful hearts. The location has tradition: at the end of 1903, the first motorcar production lines were put into operation in Untertürkheim. Today, the Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant, with a total of six locations, is the lead plant for the worldwide coordinated production network and is a high-tech competence centre for highly efficient… Continue reading @Daimler: Visit to the Mercedes-Benz engine production facility.

Verra Mobility Extends European Footprint, Signing Tolling Agreement with Rent A Car France, to Offer Electronic Tolling to Rental Customers

PHOENIX, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM), a global leader in smart transportation, today announced the signing of the agreement to launch electronic toll payment for Rent A Car customers in France.  Currently, France has the most toll roads in Europe with 90 toll roads – all of which require payment in cash, by credit… Continue reading Verra Mobility Extends European Footprint, Signing Tolling Agreement with Rent A Car France, to Offer Electronic Tolling to Rental Customers

Perceptive Unveils New $210M Fund to Invest in Early-Stage Biotechs

December 10th, 2019 Xconomy New York —  Perceptive Advisors, an investment firm with a long track record of life science investing across all points of development, is now stepping up to pump money into companies at the earliest stages with a new $210 million venture capital fund. The Perceptive Xontogeny Venture Fund (PXV) is led… Continue reading Perceptive Unveils New $210M Fund to Invest in Early-Stage Biotechs

U.S., Canada and Mexico sign agreement – again – to replace NAFTA

WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Top officials from Canada, Mexico and the United States signed a fresh overhaul of a quarter-century-old trade pact on Tuesday that aims to improve enforcement of worker rights and hold down prices for biologic drugs by eliminating a patent provision. The signing ceremony in Mexico City launched what may be the… Continue reading U.S., Canada and Mexico sign agreement – again – to replace NAFTA

Here’s where Tesla is planning Solarglass roof tile installations

With version 3 of its solar roof tiles, now called Tesla Solarglass roof, Tesla has created a lot of interest in its new solar product. Here’s where Tesla plans to first install the new solar roof tiles. In October, Tesla launched version 3 of its Solar Roof tiles, and it saw a significant price decrease… Continue reading Here’s where Tesla is planning Solarglass roof tile installations

Autodesk Maya and Arnold Now Shipping with RTX On

Audiences are demanding higher quality content published on ever-shorter timelines. For artists and studios tackling modern graphics workloads, this means rethinking traditional workflows. Autodesk just announced the release of Maya 2020 and Arnold 6 with new GPU-accelerated capabilities, giving creative professionals the speed and interactivity needed to iterate faster on projects, shorten the review and… Continue reading Autodesk Maya and Arnold Now Shipping with RTX On