The US state of Nevada has approved Mercedes-Benz’s level-three automated driving system for use on public roads under certain driving conditions. Named Drive Pilot, it will be equipped in Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Benz EQS cars produced for the US market from the 2024 model year, with the first examples featuring the technology slated for delivery in the second… Continue reading Nevada approves Mercedes’ Level 3 Drive Pilot system
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Britishvolt administrator considers five bids for battery firm
Britishvolt administrator EY has shortlisted five potential buyers for the collapsed EV battery start-up, as the deadline to sell it – including its intellectual property and staff – nears. If a deal isn’t struck over the next five days, the planned factory site in Blyth, Northumberland, will be sold without the IP and employees. Among the five… Continue reading Britishvolt administrator considers five bids for battery firm
Battery-electric Suzuki Jimny confirmed for Europe
The Suzuki Jimny will receive an electric variant in the coming years as one of five new EVs the Japanese manufacturer will launch in Europe by 2030. As part of an ambitious growth strategy detailed by Suzuki, which includes a £3 billion investment in battery development, the firm will introduce five new electric cars from 2024… Continue reading Battery-electric Suzuki Jimny confirmed for Europe
ID LOGISTICS: STRONG BUSINESS GROWTH AND STRATEGIC ADVANCES IN 2022
2022 revenues: €2,509m, up 31.3% (up 11.3% like-for-like) Q4 2022 revenues: €686.3m, up 24.9% (up 4.7% like-for-like) Growth in France: €222.3 million, up 6.8% (up 2.5% like-for-like) Continued good momentum in international markets: €464.0 million, up 35.9% (up 5.9% like-for-like) End of activities in Russia, which represented approximately 1% of Group revenues in 2022 ORGON,… Continue reading ID LOGISTICS: STRONG BUSINESS GROWTH AND STRATEGIC ADVANCES IN 2022
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Announces Eight Leadership Promotions and Organizational Changes to Accelerate Business Transformation, Performance and Growth
Newly created role of Chief Transformation Officer to be held by current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer; internal interim CFO and Treasurer named Co-Chief Parks Operation Officer roles created which include one leader for the Florida parks and one for the non-Florida parks Three new Park Presidents announced for parks in Orlando and San… Continue reading SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Announces Eight Leadership Promotions and Organizational Changes to Accelerate Business Transformation, Performance and Growth
Boom Supersonic Begins Construction on Overture Superfactory
Boom is joined by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Senate Leader Phil Berger at groundbreaking event in Greensboro, NC Overture airliner on track to enter production in 2024 GREENSBORO, N.C. and DENVER, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, kicked off construction of its Overture Superfactory today… Continue reading Boom Supersonic Begins Construction on Overture Superfactory
Surecomp’s RIVO reinforces digital trade finance workflows with WaveBL partnership
By integrating WaveBL’s capabilities into Surecomp’s collaborative trade finance platform, financial institutions and corporates alike will be able to receive and manage electronic bills of lading to cut costs and save valuable time. By enabling swift, encrypted, and authenticated transfer of digital trade documents, RIVO can enhance efficiency and optimize customer service, to transform trade… Continue reading Surecomp’s RIVO reinforces digital trade finance workflows with WaveBL partnership
Colombia’s business forecast at FITUR surpasses US $15.6 million — 85% higher than the previous edition
MADRID, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — During FITUR 2023 Colombia’s business forecast amounted to US $15,647,570 — an 85% increase compared to the previous edition. Continue Reading ProColombia Under the leadership of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism — and supported by ProColombia — Colombia participated with a delegation of 38 companies, operators, regional… Continue reading Colombia’s business forecast at FITUR surpasses US $15.6 million — 85% higher than the previous edition
SMMT : 2022 UK car production down but electric vehicle output surges to new record
Annual UK car production falls -9.8% to 775,014 units in 2022 as global chip shortages and structural changes depress output. Record levels of electrified vehicle production with almost a third of all cars made fully electric or hybrid – worth £10 billion in exports alone. Volumes for UK rise 9.4% but fail to offset declining… Continue reading SMMT : 2022 UK car production down but electric vehicle output surges to new record
Glion Institute of Higher Education and ESSEC Business School launch a new program: the Global Executive Master’s in Hospitality Leadership
MONTREUX, Switzerland and PARIS-LA DEFENSE, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Glion Institute of Higher Education, a benchmark business school specializing in hospitality and luxury professions; and ESSEC Business School, a leading management institution, are joining forces to offer a Global Executive Master’s degree in Hospitality Leadership. This innovative program will meet the needs of professionals… Continue reading Glion Institute of Higher Education and ESSEC Business School launch a new program: the Global Executive Master’s in Hospitality Leadership