Porsche reports that its global car sales during the third quarter of 2023 amounted to 75,368 (down 0.4% year-over-year), while the total volume after nine months stands at 242,722 (up 9.6 percent year-over-year). The German brand revealed also that the all-electric Porsche Taycan (all versions: Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, and Taycan GTS) noted 9,894 sales,…
The lawmakers were particularly concerned about AV vehicle and equipment testing in the United States. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Thursday his agency has national security concerns about Chinese autonomous vehicle companies in the American market after some lawmakers called for restrictions on their operations. “Whether we are talking about hardware or software,…
A riddle haunts the Titan disaster. It’s the presence on the doomed craft of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77. The Frenchman was one of the world’s great submariners. So why was he, of all people, diving repeatedly to the Titanic on a submersible that many experts saw as a catastrophe waiting to happen? “It’s a source of…
Omega Seiki Mobility, a pioneering force in the Indian electric mobility industry, has joined hands with Honda Power Pack Energy India, a subsidiary of the globally acclaimed Honda Motor Co., Ltd. This strategic partnership marks a significant leap towards reshaping India’s electric vehicle (EV) market through innovative swappable battery technology. Honda Power Pack Energy India…
Skoda is introducing a significant package of engineering, design and specification enhancements for the 2024 model year Enyaq. Thanks to the updates, Skoda’s all-electric SUV is set to deliver more performance, faster charging, higher equipment levels and a longer range – further reinforcing its reputation as one of the best all-rounders in its sector. To reflect the…
The zero-emission buses are indigenously built on a next-gen architecture, equipped with latest features, and powered by advanced battery systems. New Delhi: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has supplied the first batch of state-of-the art Ultra EV air-conditioned electric buses to Srinagar Smart City Limited, via TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K) Pvt…
Bolivia was one of the worst offenders of primary forest clearances last year, behind only Brazil and the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Global Forest Watch that monitors deforestation rates. Bolivia is open to tie-ups with European and other global companies for lithium exploration and extraction provided they adhere to the country’s conditions, president…
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers began a three-day strike Wednesday morning, after they failed to reach a new contract deal. The walkout started with employees in Virginia and the District of Columbia, where they set up picket lines outside Kaiser’s facilities. A majority of Kaiser’s workers are in California, where many of…
Chinese biggest EV maker BYD launched the U8 Premium Edition under its high-end sub-brand, Yangwang, priced at 1,098,000 RMB (141,000 €), and announced that its delivery will start in October this year. This exceptional vehicle boasts a plug-in hybrid system, offering an impressive CLTC (Comprehensive Long Trip Capability) range of up to 1,000 km, ensuring…
Ko Arimatsu, an astronomer at Kyoto University in Japan, received an intriguing email a couple of weeks ago: An amateur astronomer in his country had spotted a bright flash in Jupiter’s atmosphere. Dr. Arimatsu, who runs an observation program to study the outer solar system using backyard astronomy equipment, put out a call for more…
