The legislative arm of the European Union has proposed new rules for mobile phone and tablet reparability. It says manufacturers should make at least 15 components available for at least five years after they release a new phone in the EU. Within that timespan, consumers would be able to replace parts such as batteries, displays,… Continue reading EU proposes new rules to make phones and tablets last longer
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Subaru EyeSight reaches new heights
Subaru’s next-generation EyeSight driver assistance system gets AI support. The manufacturer Subaru is developing new versions of its branded driver assistance system EyeSight, which uses artificial intelligence to enable autonomous driving and automatic parking. The new system is scheduled to come onto the market from 2025 and will have a stereo camera system. This data… Continue reading Subaru EyeSight reaches new heights
BOLLINGER REVEALS B4 COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TRUCK
The Bollinger Class-4 Electric Chassis Cabs are the First of the Company’s Commercial Lineup to Hit the Ground in Client Test Programs. DETROIT, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bollinger Motors announces its Class 4 all-electric fleet truck, the Bollinger B4, featuring a cab-forward design with industry-leading safety, cargo, and turn circle capabilities. “The cab-forward design… Continue reading BOLLINGER REVEALS B4 COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TRUCK
California’s power grid is struggling to cope with extreme heat
A long, brutal heatwave is expected to grip California at least through the holiday weekend, stressing the power grid. Officials are begging residents to conserve electricity in an effort to prevent outages. The state is now in its second day of a “Flex Alert” issued by the state’s power grid operator, the California Independent System… Continue reading California’s power grid is struggling to cope with extreme heat
Evolved Audi RS Q E-tron E2 is revamped electrified racer
Audi has massively revamped its Dakar Rally challenger ahead of next year’s event, with the new RS Q E-tron E2 sporting entirely redesigned bodywork. The German firm entered three of the innovative 4x4s in this year’s Dakar endurance rally raid in Saudi Arabia, driven by Carlos Sainz, Stéphane Peterhansel and Mattias Ekström. While Audi claimed four stage… Continue reading Evolved Audi RS Q E-tron E2 is revamped electrified racer
Luxgen n7 electric crossover is first Foxconn car
The new Luxgen n7 is the first car designed and developed in partnership with Foxtron, the newly formed automotive division of Taiwanese electronics-manufacturing giant Foxconn. Previewed by the Foxtron Model C concept revealed last November, the electric seven-seat crossover is set to go on sale in Taiwan in October. Exports of the model are planned, according to… Continue reading Luxgen n7 electric crossover is first Foxconn car
BMW starts hydrogen fuel cell production for BMW iX5
BMW has started production of hydrogen fuel cell systems for its next-generation BMW iX5 Hydrogen model, with the first vehicles set to hit the road for testing later this year. Built at BMW’s competence centre for hydrogen in Munich, the FCEV powertrain consist of a fuel cell, two hydrogen tanks and a fifth-generation BMW eDrive electric motor. … Continue reading BMW starts hydrogen fuel cell production for BMW iX5
Toyota (TM) to Invest $2.5B More in North Carolina for Batteries
Toyota Motor TM recently announced that it intends to invest another $2.5 billion in its newest Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina facility to enhance the production of battery electric vehicles. In December 2021, Toyota, in partnership with Toyota Tsusho, set up the new battery plant in North Carolina worth $1.29 billion to expand its hybrid… Continue reading Toyota (TM) to Invest $2.5B More in North Carolina for Batteries
5 Best Value Stocks Based on Discounted PEG Ratio
In a market dealing with external shocks, value investing is fast gaining popularity. The success of value investors like Warren Buffett underscores this. Buffett and his business partner, Charlie Munger, managed to register a 20.1% CAGR for Berkshire Hathaway from 1965 through 2021. This favorably compares with a 10.5% rise of the S&P 500 Index… Continue reading 5 Best Value Stocks Based on Discounted PEG Ratio
115th Anniversary LA Auto Show® to Provide Guests With the Most Electric- and Gas-Powered Driving Tracks in its History
Underscoring California’s Leadership Position in the EV Sector, Indoor and Outdoor Tracks Will Be Offered to Show-Goers LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — An unprecedented selection of test-driving opportunities in electric- and gas-powered cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks will be presented to guests attending the 115th anniversary Los Angeles Auto Show®, which will be held… Continue reading 115th Anniversary LA Auto Show® to Provide Guests With the Most Electric- and Gas-Powered Driving Tracks in its History