German Manager Magazine: Mercedes-Benz, CATL: Battery cooperation for electric cars001969

Of the carmaker Mercedes Benz builds its own production of electric car-Battery cells shared with the chinese Battery company CATL out. In Hungary, a new production facility for battery cells from the Chinese supplier is being built in Debrecen, Mercedes announced in Stuttgart on Friday. Mercedes-Benz secured the right to be the first customer to… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Mercedes-Benz, CATL: Battery cooperation for electric cars001969

@Fisker: Fisker Sells Out of 2023 Planned Production of Fisker Ocean Sport and Ultra Trims for the US Market and Prepares for the Start of Production in Austria000093

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) – passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – sold out two trim levels destined for the United States for its Fisker Ocean SUV: the $37,4991 Fisker Ocean Sport and the $49,9991 Fisker Ocean Ultra. Last month, Fisker sold out of the… Continue reading @Fisker: Fisker Sells Out of 2023 Planned Production of Fisker Ocean Sport and Ultra Trims for the US Market and Prepares for the Start of Production in Austria000093

@Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Invests in Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures- To support African startups and accelerate the pursuit of our business synergies in Africa. –

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. –

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