An inventive, energy-efficient solution to combat the escalating global freshwater crisis SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The world is on the brink of a freshwater crisis. Estimations indicate that by 2025, half of the world’s population may reside in areas facing water scarcity. In response to this challenge, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS)… Continue reading Grabbing water from the air: NUS researchers develop advanced aerogels for autonomous atmospheric water harvesting
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India Digest: HDFC AMC backs Athera Venture Partners; Warmup Ventures launches Fund IIOver the next 18-24 months, Athera will invest in a dozen startu…
Athera Venture Partners has roped in HDFC AMC’s fund of funds as an LP for its Fund IV, while Warmup Ventures is launching its second fund. HDFC AMC invests in Athera’s Fund IV Tech-focused venture capital fund Athera Venture Partners, formerly known as Inventus India, on Wednesday said that HDFC’s fund of funds has invested… Continue reading India Digest: HDFC AMC backs Athera Venture Partners; Warmup Ventures launches Fund IIOver the next 18-24 months, Athera will invest in a dozen startu…
Einride scales autonomous operations, launching Europe’s first daily commercial application
Freight tech company Einride deploys Europe’s first commercial autonomous daily operations between pharmacy e-retailer Apotea’s warehouses in Sweden. The launch follows a successful two-year partnership with Apotea where over 917,000 kg CO2e has been saved, equivalent to 20 electric laps driven around the earth. Einride’s autonomous technology is now shipping the final wave of holiday… Continue reading Einride scales autonomous operations, launching Europe’s first daily commercial application
The Self-Driving Computer in Brand New Teslas Is Failing
This is extremely embarassing. New and Unimproved It seems that Tesla’s self-driving efforts have hit another snag, because the computers built into its cars that run its semi-autonomous driving software are failing, Electrek reports, adding to the Elon Musk-owned automaker’s track record of dodgy quality control. The issue has been apparent for several weeks but has… Continue reading The Self-Driving Computer in Brand New Teslas Is Failing
Indigenized Energy Names Lorilee J. Morsette as Chief Operating Officer
Accomplished Leader Brings Expertise in Finance and Tribal Governance SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Indigenized Energy, a Native-led organization building sustainable solar energy systems with Tribes nationwide, has announced the appointment of Lorilee J. Morsette, MS, THRP as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Morsette previously served as President of National Accounts for Tribal Markets at… Continue reading Indigenized Energy Names Lorilee J. Morsette as Chief Operating Officer
Waymo to launch robotaxis in Tokyo in early 2025
Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is going overseas for the first time and testing its tech in Japan. In early 2025, the company will begin testing its Jaguar I-PACE vehicles in Tokyo, with plans to stay in the region for the foreseeable future. Waymo announced that it is partnering with Japanese taxi company Nihon Kotsu… Continue reading Waymo to launch robotaxis in Tokyo in early 2025
Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination
A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco on Dec. 9, 2022. Paresh Dave | Reuters Alphabet-owned Waymo announced Monday that it will start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, the company’s first step toward international expansion. Waymo hasn’t committed to start commercial service in Tokyo yet,… Continue reading Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination
@VW Group: Audi starts production of electric models at its new plant in China009672
Audi FAW NEV Company, a cooperation project between Audi and long-standing partner FAW, has commenced production of all-electric Audi models. The company and its new state-of-the-art plant form a key component of the strategy Audi has adopted for the Chinese market. The new production site in Changchun is the first in China to exclusively produce… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi starts production of electric models at its new plant in China009672
German Manager Magazine: Mercedes receives approval for automated driving up to 95 km/h003832
Mercedes-Benz has in Germany received approval for automated driving at up to 95 kilometers per hour. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has approved a further developed system with which the Mercedes top models S-Class and EQS can drive independently at speeds of up to 95 kilometers per hour. However, the new permit only applies… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Mercedes receives approval for automated driving up to 95 km/h003832
CES 2025 preview: The new tech we’re expecting (and hoping) to see in January
The holiday season has barely begun, but some of us are already getting ready for CES 2025. Shortly after New Year’s Day, many from the Engadget team will be packing our bags to fly to Las Vegas, where we’ll be covering tech’s biggest annual conference. As usual, our inboxes are already flooded with pitches from… Continue reading CES 2025 preview: The new tech we’re expecting (and hoping) to see in January