ROCKVILLE, Md. and SHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AbelZeta Pharma, Inc. (“AbelZeta”), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative and proprietary cell-based therapeutic products, announced that AstraZeneca has agreed to acquire AbelZeta’s 50% share of the China development and commercialization rights to C-CAR031, such that AstraZeneca acquires the… Continue reading AbelZeta Announces Remaining China Rights to GPC3 Armored CAR-T Therapy to be Acquired by AstraZeneca
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WuXi AppTec Receives Double “A” Rating from CDP for Climate Change and Water Security Leadership
SHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi AppTec, a leading global pharmaceutical CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization), today announced that it has been recognized on the “A List” for leadership in corporate transparency and performance across both Climate Change and Water Security by CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project). This recognition, which represents CDP’s highest… Continue reading WuXi AppTec Receives Double “A” Rating from CDP for Climate Change and Water Security Leadership
@VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011257
18/12/2025 Victor Gómez from Puerto Rico had a very special wish come true at the Porsche Sonderwunsch Manufaktur: his 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design reminiscent of the legendary livery of the 1970 Le Mans winning 917. The interior has also been individualized and refined with red… Continue reading @VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011257
@VW Group: Data-driven development: The Building Blocks of Success011254
Data is the new gold. This much-quoted statement is particularly true when it comes to vehicle development. Data analyses and data-driven development based on them are becoming increasingly important in this field. And that’s no wonder, as they allow engineers to obtain faster insights into the current performance of new vehicle functions—and to draw conclusions… Continue reading @VW Group: Data-driven development: The Building Blocks of Success011254
German FAZ: There is no such thing as a gentle conversion010454
From the rolling hills of Tuscany, some of the difficulties in faraway Germany may seem a little less sharp. But there are tasks that have to be completed, and Wolfgang Reitzle doesn’t want to let anything slide in the last few meters of his professional life. The 76-year-old captain of industry has created a retirement… Continue reading German FAZ: There is no such thing as a gentle conversion010454
German FAZ: The most domestic of all Toyota010454
Small small cars have a hard time. Due to many new technical regulations, production costs are rising and profits are difficult to realize. A number of manufacturers such as VW and Opel no longer serve the A segment. Instead of 180,000 units like in 2021, less than 80,000 were sold in Germany last year. Toyota… Continue reading German FAZ: The most domestic of all Toyota010454
Elon Musk Says His Optimus Robot Is So Dope That People Will Forget Tesla Ever Made Cars
Amid abysmal car sales that continue to plummet worldwide and major regulatory hurdles plaguing the company’s driver assistance software, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is desperately looking to reinvent the company. His newfound obsession has been Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot, an invention that he says will transform the EV maker into a $25 trillion robotics company.… Continue reading Elon Musk Says His Optimus Robot Is So Dope That People Will Forget Tesla Ever Made Cars
The Workers Building Labubus Are Allegedly Being Horribly Exploited
Edward Berthelot/Getty Images You know those small, gremlin-like plushies called Labubus that have taken over the globe by storm, launching a Beanie Baby-esque secondary market with soaring prices? While “blind boxes” — where buyers aren’t clued in to which one they’re getting — can go for as little as $20, more sought-after models are selling… Continue reading The Workers Building Labubus Are Allegedly Being Horribly Exploited
World’s First Cylindrical Battery Lighthouse Factory: EVE Energy Sets a New Benchmark in Smart Manufacturing
JINGMEN, China, Jan. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A flagship facility of EVE Energy (300014.SZ) has been inducted into the Global Lighthouse Network by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company, making it as the world’s first lighthouse factory in the cylindrical battery sector. This distinguished recognition, symbolizing the pinnacle of global smart and digital manufacturing,… Continue reading World’s First Cylindrical Battery Lighthouse Factory: EVE Energy Sets a New Benchmark in Smart Manufacturing
India Explores Advanced Charging Technologies to Accelerate Electric Bus and Truck Adoption
India’s commitment to achieving a Net Zero emission target by 2070 and to reducing carbon emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030 underscores the critical need for a transition to electric mobility. This transition is a key technological leap that will propel India towards achieving global climate change targets. With an ambition to achieve a… Continue reading India Explores Advanced Charging Technologies to Accelerate Electric Bus and Truck Adoption