Marc Andreessen Is (Mostly) Wrong This Time

I’d be surprised if Andreessen’s highly educated audience actually believes the lump of labor fallacy, but he goes ahead and dismantles it anyway, introducing—as if it were new to his readers—the concept of productivity growth. He argues that when technology makes companies more productive, they pass the savings on to their customers in the form… Continue reading Marc Andreessen Is (Mostly) Wrong This Time

German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: points victory over Tesla: California allows Mercedes autopilot007027

It’s a breakthrough: After months of waiting, the California Transportation Authority has approved Mercedes-Benz’s advanced autopilot “Drive Pilot”. The Swabians are thus receiving the most far-reaching approval of any car manufacturer in the USA – and thus overtaking Tesla. As the California Department of Motor Vehicles explained on Thursday, Mercedes is allowed to use its… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: points victory over Tesla: California allows Mercedes autopilot007027

Motorists claim ‘No Mow May’ has made UK roads more dangerous

No Mow May, the campaign to discourage grass mowing and encourage plant life, has been branded ‘No mow may die’ by motorists concerned about the reduction in visibility they claim is caused by overgrown grass, flowers and plants on verges.  In June, Colin Dear, a motorist who lives near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, went a step… Continue reading Motorists claim ‘No Mow May’ has made UK roads more dangerous

Allwyn announces inaugural partnership with prestigious “Peace Race” cycling tour

LUCERNE, Switzerland, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, announces its inaugural partnership with the Peace Race (or “Zavod Miru”), a prestigious Under 23’s cycling tour, taking place in the Czech Republic from 8-11 June 2023.   Allwyn will bring its international presence and resources to support the tour’s international expansion,… Continue reading Allwyn announces inaugural partnership with prestigious “Peace Race” cycling tour

24 Hours of Le Mans: 100 Years of Endurance and Innovation

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was first held in May 1923 to help spur innovation in the growing automotive industry by emphasizing not just speed, but also efficiency, reliability and endurance. “It is a very demanding race, and the greatest race,” said Tom Kristensen, who has… Continue reading 24 Hours of Le Mans: 100 Years of Endurance and Innovation

DAHON-Gründer Dr. David Hon: Die Entwicklung eines Physikers zum Vater des modernen Klapprads

 Erkundung des Gleichgewichts zwischen Veränderung und Beständigkeit im Streben nach Innovation und nachhaltigem Reisen OLNEY, Illinois, 9. Juni 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Der Vorsitzende der führenden Klapprad-Marke DAHON, Dr. David Hon, ein Pionier der Klapprad-Industrie, hat in diesem Jahr eine patentierte Technologie namens “Deltec” für alle neuen DAHON-Fahrräder entwickelt. Diese patentierte Technologie hat sich in umfangreichen Tests… Continue reading DAHON-Gründer Dr. David Hon: Die Entwicklung eines Physikers zum Vater des modernen Klapprads

NHTSA head leaves agency after audit finds management problems

Detroit – The head of the U.S. government’s office that investigates automobile safety problems has resigned from his post just days after the release of a harsh audit criticizing how the office was managed. Stephen Ridella stepped down as director of the Office of Defects Investigation at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June… Continue reading NHTSA head leaves agency after audit finds management problems

Allwyn announces inaugural partnership with prestigious “Peace Race” cycling tour

LUCERNE, Switzerland, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, announces its inaugural partnership with the Peace Race (or “Zavod Miru”), a prestigious Under 23’s cycling tour, taking place in the Czech Republic from 8-11 June 2023.   Allwyn will bring its international presence and resources to support the tour’s international expansion,… Continue reading Allwyn announces inaugural partnership with prestigious “Peace Race” cycling tour

Xcel Energy withdraws plan to build 700 EV charging stations in Minnesota

Utilities around the country have deployed public EV charging infrastructure, and continue to do so. However, this trend is controversial. Some say that utilities, with their monopoly power and their ability to charge ratepayers for the costs of installing infrastructure, could freeze independent operators out of the charging marketplace. Others argue that getting large numbers… Continue reading Xcel Energy withdraws plan to build 700 EV charging stations in Minnesota

ONIT Sciences Chooses MGX Global Trade Canada Corp for Distribution in South America, Middle East/North Africa and Philippines

IRVINE, Calif. and NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ONIT Sciences, an agriculture company specializing in organic input technologies, and MGX Global Trade Canada Corp, an international import/export company, announced today that MGX will serve as the exclusive authorized distributor for ONIT’s innovative organic products across three major agricultural regions. Continue Reading “This… Continue reading ONIT Sciences Chooses MGX Global Trade Canada Corp for Distribution in South America, Middle East/North Africa and Philippines