The Wall Street Journal College Affirmative Action Policies Backed by Major Companies WASHINGTON—Dozens of major corporations have asked the Supreme Court to affirm the use of racial preferences in college admissions, arguing that more diversity on campuses contribute both to commercial innovation and business success. “These benefits are not simply intangible; they translate into businesses’… Continue reading Tesla Stock Vs. BYD Stock: China EV Giant Launches Model 3 Rival, Massive Overseas Expansion
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Ottonomy Closes $3.3 Million Seed Round Led by pi Ventures and Announces Ottobot 2.0
Leading autonomous robotics delivery startup Ottonomy.IO, launches Ottobot 2.0, the latest version of its fully autonomous robot: accessible, scalable and modular. Alongside existing investor, Connetic Ventures, with deep ties to the CPG/Retail space, Deeptech fund pi Ventures, and New York based, Hospitality and Food Service Technology focused Branded Hospitality Ventures are newcomers to this round.… Continue reading Ottonomy Closes $3.3 Million Seed Round Led by pi Ventures and Announces Ottobot 2.0
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon opent officieel als het vlaggenschip van de Global Group in Azië
Deze stedelijke retraite is gevestigd in de iconische King Power Mahanakhon en biedt design, detailhandel en culturele programmering van wereldklasse, die is verankerd in een dynamisch aanbod van eten, drinken en het nachtelijk aanbod BANGKOK, 2 augustus 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Standard is zeer verheugd om de opening aan te kondigen van The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, het… Continue reading The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon opent officieel als het vlaggenschip van de Global Group in Azië
Vuzix Enters into an Agreement with L3Harris Technologies to Develop a New Customized Waveguide-based HMD System
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed an agreement with L3Harris Technologies (“L3Harris”) to develop a customized waveguide-based optics engine that is intended to be used… Continue reading Vuzix Enters into an Agreement with L3Harris Technologies to Develop a New Customized Waveguide-based HMD System
What V2G Tells Us About EVs and the Grid
The concept of smart roads is not new. It includes efforts like traffic lights that automatically adjust their timing based on sensor data and streetlights that automatically adjust their brightness to reduce energy consumption. PerceptIn, of which coauthor Liu is founder and CEO, has demonstrated at its own test track, in Beijing, that streetlight control… Continue reading What V2G Tells Us About EVs and the Grid
Uber turns quarterly cash flow positive for the first time in Q2The number of drivers and delivery agents rose 31% to 5 million.
Uber Technologies Inc on Tuesday reported positive quarterly cash flow for the first time ever and forecast third-quarter operating profit above estimates, betting on steady demand for its ride-hailing and food-delivery services. Uber shares, which have lost more than 40% this year, surged 15% to $28.41 in premarket trading and helped drive an 8% gain in rival… Continue reading Uber turns quarterly cash flow positive for the first time in Q2The number of drivers and delivery agents rose 31% to 5 million.
Robot charging station provides hope for disabled EV drivers
A robot charging station with an automated arm that plugs a cable directly into an electric vehicle’s (EV) charging socket is being trialled by Ford. The prototype station is designed to be operated by a mobile phone app, allowing drivers to operate the system from inside their vehicle, and has been designed to address the… Continue reading Robot charging station provides hope for disabled EV drivers
Greater Than launches feature to help businesses with CO2 emission transparency and reporting
Greater Than (GREAT.SE), the global provider of DriverDNA for real-time insurance and predictive risk insights, has launched a new feature that enables commercial fleets and new mobility service providers to report on business travel CO2 emissions in grams. STOCKHOLM, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In the coming months and years, companies will likely need to… Continue reading Greater Than launches feature to help businesses with CO2 emission transparency and reporting
Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX Now Available to Support Safer Roads in U.S. Communities
New INRIX school zone study highlights Safety View’s sophisticated cloud-based analytics capabilities designed for Vision Zero plans and Safe Streets and Roads for All program DETROIT and KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, General Motors (NYSE: GM) and INRIX Inc., a world leader in mobility analytics and connected car services, announced that Safety View by GM… Continue reading Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX Now Available to Support Safer Roads in U.S. Communities
CARIAD SE Selects Innoviz as Direct LiDAR Supplier for the Segment of Automated Vehicles Within the Volkswagen Brands
With its third design win, Innoviz’s forward-looking order book was updated to $6.6 billion. Footage of InnovizTwo LiDAR performance can be found here. About Innoviz Technologies Innoviz is a global leader in LiDAR technology, working towards a future with safe autonomous vehicles on the world’s roads. Innoviz’s LiDAR and perception software “see” better than a human driver… Continue reading CARIAD SE Selects Innoviz as Direct LiDAR Supplier for the Segment of Automated Vehicles Within the Volkswagen Brands