Delivery service Instacart is rolling out a new Uber Pro-like incentive program for its shoppers called Cart Star. Cart Star’s tiered incentives are available in three categories: gold (for 200 points); platinum (for 1,000 points); and diamond (for 2,000 points). Shoppers earn points based on the number of orders they complete in the preceding three-month… Continue reading Instacart’s rewards program for shoppers includes priority choice of orders before stores open
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German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Into the future with “Salzgiga” – VW lays the foundation for a model plant for battery production004660
The VW Group begins building its first battery cell factory in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony. “Salzgiga will become the battery center for the entire group,” said CTO Thomas Schmall on Thursday at the laying of the foundation stone for the two-billion-dollar project. The new Volkswagen cell will be developed in Salzgitter, “which we will then bring… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Into the future with “Salzgiga” – VW lays the foundation for a model plant for battery production004660
Overair Selects Toray to Provide Advanced Materials for Butterfly eVTOL Prototype Program
Toray’s carbon fiber and resin system will be part of Overair’s all-electric aircraft expected to take flight in 2023. Tweet this The Butterfly prototype aircraft utilizes Toray’s T1100/3960 prepreg system, a material that is formulated for high-performance aerospace applications where the optimal ratio of strength to modulus properties is critical. Toray’s 3960 is a highly-toughened… Continue reading Overair Selects Toray to Provide Advanced Materials for Butterfly eVTOL Prototype Program
Business Jets Market worth $41.8 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
CHICAGO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — According to the report “Business Jets Market by Aircraft Type (Light, Mid-Sized, Large, Airliner), Systems (OEM Systems, Aftermarket Systems), End-Use (Private User, Operator), Point of Sale (OEM, Aftermarket), Services, Range and Region – Global Forecast to 2030”, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the market size is projected to grow from an estimated… Continue reading Business Jets Market worth $41.8 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
automotiveMastermind Adds Enhanced Recall Data Integration to Flagship Platform
Latest update gives dealers a new opportunity to communicate with customers and build relationships NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — automotiveMastermind (aM), part of S&P Global Mobility and a provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions for dealerships, has launched a product update that enables dealers to view open recall data, empowering them to… Continue reading automotiveMastermind Adds Enhanced Recall Data Integration to Flagship Platform
Volkswagen announces $20 billion effort to build its own EV batteries
Volkswagen said it would invest $20.38 billion to build electric vehicle batteries, a move the company says will create 20,000 jobs and generate $20.38 billion in annual sales. The automaker will create a new company called Power Co to oversee the vast effort as VW races to secure enough capacity, materials, and supplies to power… Continue reading Volkswagen announces $20 billion effort to build its own EV batteries
Social Mobile Expands Executive Team; Names Ed Shulman as President
Former US Government Executive to Focus on Accelerating Enterprise Adoption of Android-Powered Devices MIAMI, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Social Mobile, a mobility solutions provider specializing in Android development, today announced the appointment of Ed Shulman as the company’s President. Shulman follows the recent announcement of Google executive Mike Burr joining the company as Chief… Continue reading Social Mobile Expands Executive Team; Names Ed Shulman as President
ENNISMORE TEAMS UP WITH THERABODY™ TO EXPAND WELLNESS OFFERINGS GLOBALLY
Starting this July, Therabody products, including Theragun percussive therapy devices, TheraOne USDA Certified Organic CBD products and RecoveryAir pneumatic compression boots will begin to be become available at additional SLS, Hyde, Mondrian and Morgans Originals hotels, spas and gyms globally, completing the spa experience to combat post-work out muscle fatigue, jetlag, and everyday tension or… Continue reading ENNISMORE TEAMS UP WITH THERABODY™ TO EXPAND WELLNESS OFFERINGS GLOBALLY
‘CKD plants like India’s help us learn flexible manufacturing’
With the eventual move to electric mobility, a big challenge that faces legacy car makers is how and when to switch over their production plants to making electric cars. With markets around the world going electric at different stages – some even a decade later – global carmakers need to produce both ICE vehicles and… Continue reading ‘CKD plants like India’s help us learn flexible manufacturing’
UL Solutions Introduces Battery Enclosure Thermal Runaway Evaluation, the First Test Method at UL to Help Screen Electric Vehicle Battery Enclosure Material
Battery performance has continually presented challenges in EV efficiency, as the heavier weight of EVs — caused by heavy battery systems — means more frequent charging and shorter drive times. However, battery enclosure systems play a critical role in mitigating the impact of thermal runaway, a risk associated with lithium-ion batteries. Thermal runaway occurs when… Continue reading UL Solutions Introduces Battery Enclosure Thermal Runaway Evaluation, the First Test Method at UL to Help Screen Electric Vehicle Battery Enclosure Material