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

Europa Wire: Rheinmetall Secures €200m Order for Medium-Calibre Ammunition for Infantry Fighting Vehicles000589

Rheinmetall Secures €200m Order for Medium-Calibre Ammunition for Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major order for medium-calibre ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles from a European country, with the order volume exceeding €200 million net. The shipment is scheduled to take place between 2023 and 2025. Rheinmetall is the sole single source… Continue reading Europa Wire: Rheinmetall Secures €200m Order for Medium-Calibre Ammunition for Infantry Fighting Vehicles000589

@Groupe PSA: OP Germany’s Oldest Driving School Drives Opels000521

When automobility was still in its infancy, there were hardly any traffic rules. Except for one: “Larger vehicles have the right of way.” That’s what was written in the drivers’ handbook. “Maybe that’s why my great-grandfather chose this Opel model,” speculated Olaf Dobberkau, looking at the imposing double Phaeton from the Opel Classic collection. Lots… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP Germany’s Oldest Driving School Drives Opels000521

@Groupe PSA: OP Germany’s oldest driving school drives Opel000520

When automobility was still in its infancy, there were hardly any traffic rules. Except for one: “Larger vehicles have the right of way.” That’s what the driver’s textbook says. “Maybe that’s why my great-grandfather chose this Opel model,” speculates Olaf Dobberkau, looking at the imposing double Phaeton from the Opel Classic collection. Lots of sheet… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP Germany’s oldest driving school drives Opel000520

OMIO BEWERTET REISETRENDS – DIE KOSTEN SIND DAS WICHTIGSTE: FLUGPREISE ERHÖHTEN SICH UM 58 % UND ZUGPREISE BLIEBEN STABIL, WÄHREND DIE GESAMTREISEKOSTEN VON 2019 bis 2023 UM 20 % STIEGEN

Reisesuchanfragen bei der Omio Group haben vom 1. Quartal 2019 bis zum 1. Quartal 2023 um mehr als 130 % zugenommen, und der Umsatz des Unternehmens ist um 200 % gewachsen, mit einem deutlichen Anstieg der Zugreisen, als die Flugpreise in die Höhe schnellten BERLIN, 26. April 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Die Omio Group (Omio Travel –… Continue reading OMIO BEWERTET REISETRENDS – DIE KOSTEN SIND DAS WICHTIGSTE: FLUGPREISE ERHÖHTEN SICH UM 58 % UND ZUGPREISE BLIEBEN STABIL, WÄHREND DIE GESAMTREISEKOSTEN VON 2019 bis 2023 UM 20 % STIEGEN

Case Construction Equipment India’s new screening system helps flag “illegal exports” before it’s too late

Case Construction Equipment India’s new screening system helps flag “illegal exports” before it’s too late CASE Construction Equipment (India), a key player in the global farm and construction equipment industry and a subsidiary of CNH Industrial has implemented a comprehensive four-tier system to prevent the unlawful export of construction equipment from India. The new control… Continue reading Case Construction Equipment India’s new screening system helps flag “illegal exports” before it’s too late

Automotive service market size to grow by USD 351.69 billion from 2022 to 2027; Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd., Asbury Automotive Group Inc., among others, identified as key vendors – Technavio

NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global automotive service market size is estimated to increase by USD 351.69 billion between 2022 and 2027. The market’s growth momentum will be progressing at a CAGR of 7.65% during the forecast period. Discover more such key insights on market size historic period (2017 to 2021) and… Continue reading Automotive service market size to grow by USD 351.69 billion from 2022 to 2027; Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd., Asbury Automotive Group Inc., among others, identified as key vendors – Technavio

Electric airplane towing concept could mean longer zero-emission flights

Magpie Aviation says it’s already conducted successful short-range tests. Magpie Aviation announced a novel new approach to electric airplanes on Monday. Today’s battery technology (including CATL’s new, more efficient one) severely limits the practicality of zero-emission aircraft, leaving clean-energy innovators with two incomplete options: flying a plane full of batteries or one full of people… Continue reading Electric airplane towing concept could mean longer zero-emission flights