Clean Technica: Is President Biden’s Plan To Electrify US Transportation “Illegal?”002411

A written commentary this month issued from the Heritage Foundation — that famous Koch Industries climate denial front group — shows how very nervous many in the right wing are getting about electric vehicles (EVs) in the US. The article is really quite fun to deconstruct, as it attacks the premises that US transportation needs… Continue reading Clean Technica: Is President Biden’s Plan To Electrify US Transportation “Illegal?”002411

Gogoro, Globe’s 917Ventures and Ayala Corporation Partner to Bring Battery Swapping and Smartscooters to the Philippines

Companies initially focused on introducing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles for the last mile delivery industry.  MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Gogoro Inc. (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced a strategic partnership in the Philippines with Globe’s… Continue reading Gogoro, Globe’s 917Ventures and Ayala Corporation Partner to Bring Battery Swapping and Smartscooters to the Philippines

Twitter’s former head of safety says platform is less safe under Elon Musk

In his first public interview since abruptly quitting Twitter, Yoel Roth, the company’s former head of trust and safety, said he believes the platform is less safe under Elon Musk. Speaking at an event hosted by the Knight Foundation, Roth responded “I don’t,” when asked if he still believed Twitter was safer since Musk’s takeover.… Continue reading Twitter’s former head of safety says platform is less safe under Elon Musk

US protectionism threatens balance of global EV industry

Meanwhile, VW battery partner Northvolt said in late November it could delay plans to build a factory in Heide, northern Germany, as it re-evaluates plans in light of the generous US subsidies, Bloomberg reported.  The anger at the US move has hit the top levels of European governance. A recent joint statement by the French… Continue reading US protectionism threatens balance of global EV industry

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SHANGHAI, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) wide exposure to Chinese manufacturing, notable both for its low costs and rising risks, has receded since the COVID-19 pandemic began, company supply chain data shows. With the world’s biggest iPhone factory, operated in central China by Foxconn (2317.TW), battling production shortfalls and labour unrest spurred largely… Continue reading Gallery

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Nov 29 (Reuters) – U.S. cryptocurrency brokerage Genesis said it was seeking to avoid bankruptcy after Bloomberg news reported on Tuesday that creditors to the firm are organizing with restructuring lawyers to prevent insolvency. Citing people with knowledge of the situation, the report said law firms Proskauer Rose and Kirkland & Ellis are being consulted… Continue reading Untitled

Ingo Mauel named new head of Bosch Motorsport

Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. It generated sales of 45.3 billion euros in 2021, and thus contributed 58 percent of total sales from operations. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility that is safe, sustainable, and exciting,… Continue reading Ingo Mauel named new head of Bosch Motorsport

INSPIRE22 Conference Prepares Luxury Hotels for 2023

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The International Luxury Hotel Association will hold its 11th annual INSPIRE22 conference at the Arizona Biltmore on December 14-15. Speakers will explore strategies to thrive as hoteliers face the challenges of the times and look to the future. Continue Reading ILHA INSPIRE conference The conference will… Continue reading INSPIRE22 Conference Prepares Luxury Hotels for 2023