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TAIPEI, Aug 30 (Reuters) – After mastering making iPhones, Taiwan’s Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn (2317.TW), now wants to turn his entrepreneurial skills elsewhere – to be the island’s next president. After at least two previous failed bids, Gou, 72, is seeking to unite a fractured opposition amid rising… Continue reading Untitled

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Blasts in Ukraine’s Kyiv kill two, mayor says At least two people were killed and one wounded in an attack on Kyiv on Wednesday morning, Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on the Telegram messaging app, as debris from targets destroyed by air defences fell on several buildings in the Ukrainian capital. Go to Source

The Air Force wants $6 billion to build a fleet of AI-controlled drones

The XQ-58A Valkyrie is expected cost $3 million apiece. The F-22 and F-35 are two of the most cutting-edge and capable war machines in America’s arsenal. They also cost $143 million and $75 million a pop, respectively. Facing increasing pressure from China, which has accelerated its conventional weapon procurement efforts in recent months, the Pentagon… Continue reading The Air Force wants $6 billion to build a fleet of AI-controlled drones

One Wheel Electric Scooter Market to grow by USD 35.42 million from 2021 to 2026 | High Portability Compared to Other Electric Vehicles to Boost Growth – Technavio

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The one-wheel electric scooter market is poised to grow by USD 35.42 million from 2021 to 2026, progressing at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period, according to Technavio. High portability compared to other electric vehicles is a key factor driving market growth. These scooters offer convenient portability and maneuverability, making… Continue reading One Wheel Electric Scooter Market to grow by USD 35.42 million from 2021 to 2026 | High Portability Compared to Other Electric Vehicles to Boost Growth – Technavio

How an orange cone has become the symbol of opposition to the robotaxi in California

A select group of protestors in the San Francisco Bay area are demobilizing robotaxi EVs operated by companies like Waymo and Cruise by placing orange construction cones over their sensors. While opposition to this technology has been present in small doses for years, the resistance against autonomous vehicles has recently gotten more press following a… Continue reading How an orange cone has become the symbol of opposition to the robotaxi in California

Shares of BYD jump after Chinese EV maker posts 200% surge in first half profit

A BYD ATTO 3 is displayed during the British Motor Show at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre on August 17, 2023 in Farnborough, England. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images Shares of Chinese automaker BYD listed in China jump more than 5% Tuesday, a day after posting a stellar jump in first half… Continue reading Shares of BYD jump after Chinese EV maker posts 200% surge in first half profit

EV charging is changing, Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector

Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms Coming soon:Part 3: Why Tesla’s NACS is unlikely to kill CCSPart 4: Behind the scenes of seven automakers answer to Tesla’s Superchargers  EV charging is changing, but much remains to be settled A flurry of news over less than a year permanently altered… Continue reading EV charging is changing, Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector

@Toyota: Toyota Motor Philippines celebrates love for cars with fans at its GAZOO Racing Festival

Aug. 29, 2023 Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda visited the Philippines to showcase his excellent racing skills alongside other international and local pro racers Racing-aficionados and adrenaline-junkies were left spellbound by the two-day heart-pounding TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival (TGR Festival) at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila that had everyone screaming “I love cars!.” This… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor Philippines celebrates love for cars with fans at its GAZOO Racing Festival

@Toyota: Toyota Motor Philippines celebrates love for cars with fans at its GAZOO Racing Festival

Aug. 29, 2023 Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda visited the Philippines to showcase his excellent racing skills alongside other international and local pro racers Racing-aficionados and adrenaline-junkies were left spellbound by the two-day heart-pounding TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival (TGR Festival) at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila that had everyone screaming “I love cars!.” This… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor Philippines celebrates love for cars with fans at its GAZOO Racing Festival

Huge Crowd of Gamers Boos Elon Musk for Ruining Twitter

“Like getting wedgies [from] the anime club.” Shouted Down Elon Musk most certainly has his fanboys — but it appears that he may have lost the gamers. Musk was, as video from a tournament for the first person hero shooter Valorant shows, booed by a giant crowd of angry esports enthusiasts when he made a… Continue reading Huge Crowd of Gamers Boos Elon Musk for Ruining Twitter