Carmakers, rental and leasing firms urge EU to avoid mandatory EV fleet targets

Incentives were also needed for the second-hand EV market, given many leased cars are often resold after two or three years. Carmakers BMW and Toyota and auto rental and leasing firms from across Europe urged the European Commission on Monday not to set mandatory targets for electric vehicle purchases for corporate fleets, arguing it would… Continue reading Carmakers, rental and leasing firms urge EU to avoid mandatory EV fleet targets

Ashok Leyland Launches Compact Engine Series at EXCON 2025

Ashok Leyland has introduced two new compact engine series at EXCON 2025, targeting the construction equipment and industrial machinery sectors with enhanced performance and efficiency capabilities. The company unveiled the P15 engine series, available in 49 HP and 55 HP variants, alongside the H4 Unipack series offering 55 HP and 74 HP options. Both engine… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Launches Compact Engine Series at EXCON 2025

EDF power solutions joins a 1.1GW “solar+battery” project in Egypt

PARIS, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EDF power solutions enters Obelisk, a hybrid project located in Egypt combining a 1.1GW solar plant and a 100MW/200MWh battery storage located in the city of Nagaa Hammadi, close to Luxor. EDF power solutions signed a shareholder agreement with Scatec (60%), a leading renewable energy solutions provider partnering with… Continue reading EDF power solutions joins a 1.1GW “solar+battery” project in Egypt

Club Med Expands Brand Presence in Canada with the Announcement of Club Med Tremblant

Club Med Tremblant is the result of a three-part collaboration with Alderan, a French management company and Station Mont-Tremblant, premier ski provider known worldwide. The landmark agreement includes a long-term lease securing Club Med as the resort’s operator and a construction contract appointing the company as Delegated Project Manager, giving the brand full responsibility for… Continue reading Club Med Expands Brand Presence in Canada with the Announcement of Club Med Tremblant

German FAZ: In Baden-Württemberg there is fear010319

The world market leaders for automobile manufacturing emerged from the watch industry in the Black Forest. Punching, bending, shaping. These are the basic skills that are still needed today for the production of body parts or electric seat adjusters. However, nothing remained of the phono industry with formerly popular brands such as Dual or Saba.… Continue reading German FAZ: In Baden-Württemberg there is fear010319

JBL Grip Review: A Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes

Despite the Grip’s smaller size, JBL pegs battery life on both speakers at the same 14-hour maximum. On the Grip at least, that might be overpromising. When I ran the speaker at 50% volume continuously, I only got about 10.5 hours. Using JBL’s PlayTime Boost mode could help if you really need to eke out… Continue reading JBL Grip Review: A Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes