Europa Wire: Collaboration between Infineon and Schweizer promises to improve electric vehicle efficiency000593

Collaboration between Infineon and Schweizer promises to improve electric vehicle efficiency (IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies and Schweizer Electronic are working on a solution to embed Infineon’s 1200 V CoolSiC™ chips directly onto printed circuit boards (PCB) in order to increase the efficiency of chips based on silicon carbide (SiC). The companies have already demonstrated the… Continue reading Europa Wire: Collaboration between Infineon and Schweizer promises to improve electric vehicle efficiency000593

Europa Wire: Scania secures first-ever electric truck fleet deal in Latin America with Grupo Bimbo000591

Scania secures first-ever electric truck fleet deal in Latin America with Grupo Bimbo (IN BRIEF) Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company, has ordered seven electric trucks from Scania México, marking the first-ever Scania electric truck fleet in Latin America. The 2024-model 25P B4x2 rigid electric trucks will be driven on urban routes and have… Continue reading Europa Wire: Scania secures first-ever electric truck fleet deal in Latin America with Grupo Bimbo000591

Elon, or deepfake? Musk must face questions on Autopilot statements

April 26 (Reuters) – A California judge on Wednesday tentatively ordered Tesla CEO Elon Musk to be interviewed under oath about whether he made certain statements regarding the safety and capabilities of the carmaker’s Autopilot features. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by the family of Walter Huang against Tesla in Santa Clara Superior… Continue reading Elon, or deepfake? Musk must face questions on Autopilot statements

Ball Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ball Corporation’s (NYSE: BALL) board of directors (the “Board”) today declared a cash dividend of 20 cents per share, payable June 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2023. Ball will announce its first quarter 2023 earnings on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 9 a.m.… Continue reading Ball Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

German FAZ: “Inflation is a disease”005751

Demonstrators in Paris: Inflation is also fueling dissatisfaction. Image: EPA High food inflation has alarmed the French. The debate has picked up speed, as has the blame game. Michel-Édouard Leclerc rarely minces his words. But last week, the boss and founder’s son of France’s largest supermarket chain of the same name shared on the radio… Continue reading German FAZ: “Inflation is a disease”005751

Military Laser Systems Market worth $7.5 billion by 2028 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Military Laser Systems Market is estimated to be USD 5.0 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 7.5 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The driving factor for the military Laser systems market is the… Continue reading Military Laser Systems Market worth $7.5 billion by 2028 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

John Boyd Calls for Boycott of Ford Motor Company

BOYDTON, Va., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — America is a peculiar land that killed off its native peoples but preserved the names honoring their ancient history, writer Jamaica Kincaid once observed. That historic pattern survives in modern Tennessee, according to John W. Boyd, Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA).  Boyd believes that… Continue reading John Boyd Calls for Boycott of Ford Motor Company

Palantir shows off an AI that can go to war

The system aims to serve as an ‘ethical’ and ‘legal’ veneer for future military automation efforts. Palantir already sells its domestic surveillance services to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, so it should come as no surprise that the company founded by billionaire Peter Thiel is working to make inroads into the Pentagon as well. On… Continue reading Palantir shows off an AI that can go to war

Skoda Fabia could be killed off by Euro 7 laws, says CEO

The Skoda Fabia could be axed if upcoming Euro 7 rules – which will require the fitting of a host of emission-cutting and -monitoring technology for any new ICE car sold from 2025 – makes its price too unaffordable. The Czech car maker’s stalwart supermini currently starts from £18,600 in the UK, and around €15,000 (£13,000) in… Continue reading Skoda Fabia could be killed off by Euro 7 laws, says CEO

GM killed the Chevy Bolt — and the dream of a small, affordable EV

The Chevy Bolt’s demise underscores a trend toward larger, heavier, more expensive EVs. But the Bolt was always more practical than dramatic. And that’s why it will be missed. Share this story It appears that Chevrolet’s lowly entry-level EV was too good for this world. If you’ve shopped around for an EV in the past… Continue reading GM killed the Chevy Bolt — and the dream of a small, affordable EV