By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. With everyday life being upended by a series of challenges, from the price of gasoline and various shortages du jour, to the burgeoning cadence of inflation, which is starting to hit everyone on a daily basis, it is no wonder that the auto industry in particular has been beset with its… Continue reading @niche: THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS.002058
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HSBC reaches out to HK investors after rejecting Ping An’s break-up offer
HSBC‘s bosses will meet retail investors on Tuesday in Hong Kong, the biggest market for Europe’s largest lender, seeking to convince them their strategy to operate as a global bank is vital to boosting growth. The London-headquartered group is under pressure from its largest shareholder, Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd, to explore options including spinning off its mainstay Asia business to increase… Continue reading HSBC reaches out to HK investors after rejecting Ping An’s break-up offer
Fraugster boosts chargeback protection for travel merchants post pandemic
Sub: Chargeback Protection Solution handles/addresses new types of fraud in ticketing and travel BERLIN, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Fraugster, an AI payment intelligence company, together with Worldline, a global leader in secure payments and trusted transactions, has confidently enabled travel merchants to weather the storm of the Covid-19 pandemic with its Chargeback Protection Solution. The… Continue reading Fraugster boosts chargeback protection for travel merchants post pandemic
SG’s Singtel to invest $100m more in corporate venture arm Singtel Innov8This raises its total capital commitment in Singtel Innov8 to $350m
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) plans to invest a further $100 million into Singtel Innov8, its corporate venture arm, raising its total capital commitment to $350 million, according to an announcement. Innov8 invests in startups that align with Singtel Group’s businesses in the areas of 5G, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, sustainability, cyber security and emerging technologies.… Continue reading SG’s Singtel to invest $100m more in corporate venture arm Singtel Innov8This raises its total capital commitment in Singtel Innov8 to $350m
Cleantechnica: Why Women Are Slow To Embrace EVs002147
In the US and China, women typically make up less than a third of new EV buyers. Automakers around the world are having a tough time getting women to embrace EVs. It’s hard to understand, as studies show that environmental issues and climate change are more important to women than men. What’s inhibiting women from… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Why Women Are Slow To Embrace EVs002147
Cleantechnica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Revolution Continues To March Forward 002146
July saw plugin electric vehicles take 50.1% market share in Sweden, up from 37.6% year on year. Overall auto market volume was 17,834 units, up 6% Yoy, though still some 25% down from pre-pandemic norms for July. The best selling full electric was the Volkswagen ID.4. July’s combined plugin share of 50.1% comprised 26.3% full… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Revolution Continues To March Forward 002146
Clean Technica: Record EV Sales Month Globally! 12% Share For BEVs!002145
Yep, the EV disruption many of us were dreaming of for years is finally happening, and the proof is that despite all the stuff happening right now — pandemic(s), war, inflation, material shortages, etc., etc. (imagine telling what happened in the past two years to our past selves of June 2020 — they would freak… Continue reading Clean Technica: Record EV Sales Month Globally! 12% Share For BEVs!002145
Shocking New Images Show Major US Lake Drop To Lowest Recorded Water Levels
“It’s clear the lake is in trouble.” Eagle Eye The once mighty Great Salt Lake in Utah is now at its lowest level since records began in 1847, sitting at a measly 4,190 ft above sea level — that’s almost ten feet lower than the original recorded level, according to the US Geological Survey. Satellite… Continue reading Shocking New Images Show Major US Lake Drop To Lowest Recorded Water Levels
Marine Mining Market to Advance at CAGR of 34.43% During 2022-2031: TMR Study
Rising demand for deep-ocean mineral deposits for meeting needs of metals in automotive industry presents massive avenues for firms in marine mining market; massive consumption of iron, magnetite, hematite, and copper underpins vast avenue Enormous demand for industrial chemicals in Asia Pacific spurring investments in marine mining; companies utilizing remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for seafloor… Continue reading Marine Mining Market to Advance at CAGR of 34.43% During 2022-2031: TMR Study
Amazon’s emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal
Despite the company’s commitment to decrease its carbon footprint, Amazon’s emissions grew by 18 percent last year, according to the annual sustainability report it released today. While online shopping increased during the pandemic’s second year, the company also rapidly expanded its number of warehousing operations — faster than consumer demand could support. For the entirety… Continue reading Amazon’s emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal