Electric vehicles are becoming more popular with consumers, but even Tesla’s lineup took several years to become profitable. With the automaker’s most recent round of price cuts, EV startups that are struggling to make money may be put in tough positions, some of the industry’s analysts say. Tesla’s price cuts have effectively waged a “price… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Price Cuts Are Putting Extra Pressure On Electric Car Startups 002574
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Scientists Develop Compound That Kills So Efficiently They Named It After Keanu Reeves
“He, too, is extremely deadly in his roles.” Killer Reputation Got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? An Oscar? An EGOT, even? All very cool. But not nearly as cool, at least in our humble opinion, as being so badass onscreen that scientists go as far as to name a group of wildly… Continue reading Scientists Develop Compound That Kills So Efficiently They Named It After Keanu Reeves
ChatGPT Has Been Sucked Into India’s Culture Wars
Encouraged by the government’s stance, right-wing commentators are quick to portray India’s Hindu majority as under constant threat and discrimination. “The commentators are doing their job, which is to stoke communal problems in the country under any pretext, no matter how silly,” says Hartosh Singh Bal, executive editor at The Caravan, a politics and culture… Continue reading ChatGPT Has Been Sucked Into India’s Culture Wars
From the archive: on this day in 1948
With the basic petrol station having recently been withdrawn, British drivers were left forlornly looking at their cars – but not one Victor Bruce, who had had his pre-war Opel Kadett converted into an electric car by his company Silent Transport. The engine, clutch and gearbox were removed and sold to defray the cost of… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1948
Volvo may move investments to U.S. if Europe’s green-tech push falls short
Volvo is joining a growing roster of manufacturers considering moving investments to the United States if Europe doesn’t bolster aid in response to President Joe Biden’s landmark green subsidy push. The Inflation Reduction Act, which promises roughly $370 billion in clean-energy subsidies, will strongly increase demand for emissions-free trucks in the United States, said Volvo… Continue reading Volvo may move investments to U.S. if Europe’s green-tech push falls short
Volkswagen earnings meet forecast, inventory weighs on net cash flow, article with image
BERLIN, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) reaped an 8.1% earnings margin in 2022, at the upper end of its outlook, but net cash flow was far lower than hoped as supply chain issues left the carmaker weighed down with unfinished goods and raw materials, it said on Tuesday. Volkswagen, which is due to report… Continue reading Volkswagen earnings meet forecast, inventory weighs on net cash flow, article with image
Italy Strikes Crushing Blow to AI-Powered Girlfriend
They have a point. Inappropriate AI Italy may be considered by some to be one of the most romantic countries in the world, but according to a new decision from its privacy watchdog, the amore in the Italian air does not extend to artificial intelligence-powered girlfriends. According to an official order from the Italian Data… Continue reading Italy Strikes Crushing Blow to AI-Powered Girlfriend
Agility: Logistics Execs See 2023 Recession as “Likely” or “Certain”
Most still committed to net-zero, emerging markets plans despite bleak outlook DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly 70% of global logistics executives say they are bracing for recession amid higher costs, slowing demand, and ongoing supply chain disruption arising from China’s battle to contain COVID, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the impact of… Continue reading Agility: Logistics Execs See 2023 Recession as “Likely” or “Certain”
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb 7 (Reuters) – Automakers may not be able to build as many electric vehicles as they would like — and consumer demand for those EVs may not materialize as quickly as anticipated — if government and industry do not address and resolve a convergence of issues, a new study released on… Continue reading Untitled
Agility: Logistics Execs See 2023 Recession as “Likely” or “Certain”
Most still committed to net-zero, emerging markets plans despite bleak outlook DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly 70% of global logistics executives say they are bracing for recession amid higher costs, slowing demand, and ongoing supply chain disruption arising from China’s battle to contain COVID, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the impact of… Continue reading Agility: Logistics Execs See 2023 Recession as “Likely” or “Certain”