Munich. The BMW Group is making raw materials considered to be so-called conflict minerals a special focus of its sustainability strategy. This includes ores where mining or trading is often associated with violations of environmental and social standards. Tungsten is an example of this: Once considered an irritating by-product of tin mining, since it “ate… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group creates closed-loop material cycle for tungsten production tools to protect valuable resources001215
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BEST liable to pay GST to operator of mini-AC buses, holds AAR
MP Enterprises raised periodical invoices on BEST along with GST at the rate of 12%. It was of the view that its services of ‘renting’ out the buses constituted a ‘supply’ which is taxable under GST laws. To substantiate that the transaction is ‘renting of buses’, it contended that effective possession and control is with… Continue reading BEST liable to pay GST to operator of mini-AC buses, holds AAR
Ineos Grenadier prototype 2022 review – AutoExpress
Verdict When the Grenadier is launched, it will be unrivalled in its segment. Buyers who have been waiting for precisely such a car won’t be disappointed, but just how many out there want something like the Grenadier remains to be seen. BMW engines promise performance and durability, and while the suspension tuning focuses on safe… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier prototype 2022 review – AutoExpress
@BMW: Cutting-edge research into quantum computing: BMW Group and Technical University of Munich agree to create an endowed chair in “Quantum Algorithms and Applications”.001212
Munich. The BMW Group will in future be supporting research into quantum computing at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Today, Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, President of TUM, Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development, and Alexander Buresch, CIO of BMW AG, signed an agreement to establish an endowed chair… Continue reading @BMW: Cutting-edge research into quantum computing: BMW Group and Technical University of Munich agree to create an endowed chair in “Quantum Algorithms and Applications”.001212
@BMW: Everyday testing of BMW i Hydrogen NEXT with hydrogen fuel cell drive train begins.001211
Munich. The BMW Group is beginning to test near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on European roads. Prototypes of the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT will examine how effectively the CO2-free drive train, model-specific chassis technology and vehicle electronics systems work together under real-life conditions. The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT… Continue reading @BMW: Everyday testing of BMW i Hydrogen NEXT with hydrogen fuel cell drive train begins.001211
Watch This Terrifying Segway on Steroids Backflip Using Its Tail
Keep it away from me. Do a Backflip Tencent Robotics X Lab, a subsidiary of Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent, has unveiled a terrifying new “novel wheel-legged robot” called Ollie that can drive around on two wheels-wielding, leg-like appendages, as IEEE Spectrum reports. Thanks to plenty of muscle power and a creepy tail, Ollie can jump… Continue reading Watch This Terrifying Segway on Steroids Backflip Using Its Tail
@VW Group: Taycan Turbo S establishes first EV lap record at The Bend003284
The Taycan has set the first electric production car benchmark at the 7.7-kilometre GT Circuit layout at The Bend, the second-longest permanent racing circuit in the world behind the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Porsche Track Experience Chief Driving Instructor and former Bathurst 1000 winner Luke Youlden was the driver behind the wheel for the lap time, setting… Continue reading @VW Group: Taycan Turbo S establishes first EV lap record at The Bend003284
@BMW: BMW i Ventures Invests in Motorway, a UK-based Used Car Marketplace.001208
Mountain View, CA – June 14, 2021… BMW i Ventures announced today that it has joined a new investment round in UK-based used car marketplace Motorway. Motorway will use the new capital to accelerate growth and expand its innovative vehicle selling platform to even more customers and dealers. Motorway is a free service that helps consumers… Continue reading @BMW: BMW i Ventures Invests in Motorway, a UK-based Used Car Marketplace.001208
Satellite Payloads Market worth $11.3 Billion by 2026 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
CHICAGO, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to the new market research report “Satellite Payloads Market by Type (Communication, Imagery, Software-defined Payload, Navigation), Satellite (CubeSat, Small Satellite, Medium Satellite, Large Satellite), Orbit, Application, End User, Frequency, and Region – Forecasts to 2026“, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Satellite Payloads Market is estimated at USD 3.7 Billion in… Continue reading Satellite Payloads Market worth $11.3 Billion by 2026 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
Fehrer Automotive Holds Official Opening for Gadsden Plant Expansion
GADSDEN, Ala., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fehrer Automotive held an official opening and ribbon cutting for a new expansion at its Gadsden plant on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, marking continued growth for one of Etowah County’s largest manufacturers. The company has invested more than $6 million in the 200,000-square foot facility expansion, giving Fehrer… Continue reading Fehrer Automotive Holds Official Opening for Gadsden Plant Expansion