Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today – 12 August 2022 – its commitment to invest in Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (“VKAV”), which is managed by Verod-Kepple Africa Partners (“VKAP”). This investment aims at supporting startups and pursuing opportunities for business synergies with Toyota Tsusho Group in Africa. VKAV is the first fund launched by VKAP,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Invests in Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures- To support African startups and accelerate the pursuit of our business synergies in Africa. –
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Best Indoor Garden Systems of 2022
Indoor garden systems allow you to conveniently grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other plants within the comfort of your own home, using methods that range from the latest technology to elementary school science. While many people think gardening requires lots of outdoor space and sunlight, that’s often not the case. With hydroponic systems, soil-based indoor… Continue reading Best Indoor Garden Systems of 2022
Want to Run on the Beach? Start With the Right Shoes
Beth Baker, a running coach in Seattle, Washington, ranks surfaces hierarchically: Concrete is the worst, followed by asphalt. Running on hard-packed dirt is ideal, since it’s got just enough give to lessen the blows against your poor knees. On surfaces softer than that, it gets tricky. Running in sand is easier on the body in… Continue reading Want to Run on the Beach? Start With the Right Shoes
The auto industry lost its spectrum fight with the FCC because V2V was always a fantasy
Today, the DC circuit court released its decision, siding with the Federal Communications Commission, on its reallocation of part of the 5.9GHz band. It’s a big win for the FCC and a big loss for the auto industry, which has promised to use the airwaves to improve safety through a technology called “vehicle-to-vehicle” (V2V) or… Continue reading The auto industry lost its spectrum fight with the FCC because V2V was always a fantasy
An open letter to the Tesla fan who wants to run over a kid to prove a point
Dear Tesla fan who wants to run over a kid to prove a point, Hi, my name’s Andy and I’m a transportation editor. I saw on Twitter — yes, I know, not a great place to see things — that you were going to run over a kid to prove a point. Something about Tesla… Continue reading An open letter to the Tesla fan who wants to run over a kid to prove a point
CAR MBS: The Leap from ADAS to Autonomy
Consumers are acclimating to ADAS safety features, as applications that used to be premium add-ons (think: Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Centering/Lane Keeping) are becoming standard issue on mainstream vehicle models. But the transition from ADAS to autonomy is a complex one, requiring cars to acquire human-like intelligence to safely navigate roadways with little to… Continue reading CAR MBS: The Leap from ADAS to Autonomy
ALLIANZ PARTNERS EXHIBITS AT 2022 GBTA CONVENTION
Travel Insurance and Assistance Provider to Exhibit at its First GBTA Conference RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Allianz Partners USA, a leader in travel insurance and travel assistance, will exhibit at the Global Business Travel Association convention scheduled for August 14 to 17 in San Diego. This is Allianz Partners’ first time exhibiting… Continue reading ALLIANZ PARTNERS EXHIBITS AT 2022 GBTA CONVENTION
With Alibaba stake sale, SoftBank’s Son cools towards China techSon was formerly one of the sector’s biggest cheerleaders
SoftBank Group Corp’s decision to sell down its Alibaba Group Holding stake for a $34-billion gain may be aimed at shoring up cash reserves, but it also underlines how CEO Masayoshi Son has cooled on China tech. Son was formerly one of the sector’s biggest cheerleaders and Alibaba is his most famous bet, immensely profitable and for his fans, symbolic of his foresight and investing acumen. Amid… Continue reading With Alibaba stake sale, SoftBank’s Son cools towards China techSon was formerly one of the sector’s biggest cheerleaders
Hyundai and Culture Brands Win Salute To Excellence Award by the National Association of Black Journalists
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America and its African American marketing agency of record, Culture Brands were recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) with a Salute to Excellence Award for its OKAY Hyundai campaign. The award was announced this past weekend at the Salute to Excellence Awards ceremony… Continue reading Hyundai and Culture Brands Win Salute To Excellence Award by the National Association of Black Journalists
Mahindra Racing signs Lucas Di Grassi for Gen 3 era in Formula E
Mahindra Racing has signed former Formula E World Champion Lucas Di Grassi, the most decorated driver in the championship’s history with a career that includes Formula One and three podiums at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He will be part of Mahindr Racing’s contest in the all-electric series from season nine, with the aim of… Continue reading Mahindra Racing signs Lucas Di Grassi for Gen 3 era in Formula E