Biden to pitch his $174 billion electric vehicle plan in Michigan
The White House wants to encourage new battery production facilities by offering cost-sharing grants for new high-capacity plants in the U.S., according to a fact sheet reviewed by Reuters......»»
Biden orders every US agency to appoint a chief AI officer
Federal agencies rush to appoint chief AI officers with “significant expertise.” Enlarge (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Contributor | AFP) The White House has announced the "first government-wide policy to mitigate ri.....»»
Wild desert plants face viral surprise
Just as many people battle seasonal colds and flu, native plants face their own viral threats. People have long known that plants can succumb to viruses just like humans. Now, a new study led by Michigan State University and the University of Califor.....»»
Ford says it will consider Spain to build new utility vehicle
Politicians and unions welcomed the potential addition of a new model at the Valencia factory, which employs 4,800 people......»»
China files WTO complaint over U.S. EV subsidies
China is taking its dispute with the U.S. over electric-vehicle subsidies to the World Trade Organization, challenging elements of President Joe Biden’s signature climate law passed in 2022. .....»»
Yamaha and Lola pair up to enter Formula E next season
Lola has Yamaha as a technical partner and Formula E veterans in key roles. Enlarge / After a 10-year gap, Lola is back developing an electric racecar, or at least the powertrain for one, as it will enter Formula E next season......»»
The Himiway A7 Pro makes cycling around the city a breeze
If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and green way of getting around the city, then the Himiway A7 Pro electric bike could be for you. The post The Himiway A7 Pro makes cycling around the city a breeze appeared first on Phandroid. If you l.....»»
How Nissan plans to get its fight back with advanced next-gen EVs
Nissan's upcoming family of modular next-generation electric vehicles will deliver dramatic improvements in cost and performance, but customers will still have to wait years before they hit showrooms......»»
Ancient isolation"s impact on modern ecology: How deep biogeographic divides drive divergent evolutionary paths
A new study led by Michigan State University researcher Peter Williams sheds light on the profound influence of deep geographic isolation on the evolution of mammals. Published in Nature Communications, the research reveals how long-lasting separatio.....»»
Debunking compliance myths in the digital era
Despite recent economic fluctuations, the software-as-a-service (SaaS) market isn’t letting up. The industry is set to grow annually by over 18% and be valued at $908.21 billion by 2030. It’s evident the industry is fueled by an increasing relian.....»»
Future of 1 billion people in South Asia hinges on water pact, says new analysis
Better collaboration is urgently needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change on three key river basins in South Asia—the Brahmaputra, Indus and Ganges—according to new analysis......»»
NASA"s Europa clipper survives and thrives in "outer space on Earth"
In less than six months, NASA is set to launch Europa Clipper on a 1.6-billion-mile (2.6-billion-kilometer) voyage to Jupiter's ocean moon Europa. From the wild vibrations of the rocket ride to the intense heat and cold of space to the punishing radi.....»»
Volvo ends 45-year relationship with the diesel amid shift to EVs
By 2030, Volvo aims to be an electric-only brand. Which is a major shift considering that in the 2010s the vast majority of the cars the automaker sold in Europe were diesels......»»
Hyundai plans $51 billion investment in EVs, software-defined vehicles over 3 years
Hyundai is adding 80,000 new employees, including 44,000 new hires in electrification, SDVs and carbon neutrality......»»
Credit unions plan to grow auto dealership relationships in 2024
Most credit unions expected to work more closely with car dealerships in 2024, and nearly all of them think such collaboration aids members, according to a Credit Union Leasing of America survey of that auto lending sector......»»
Cybersecurity essentials during M&A surge
The volume of mergers and acquisitions has surged significantly this quarter. Data from Dealogic shows a 130% increase in US M&A activity, totaling $288 billion. Worldwide M&A has also seen a substantial uptick, rising by 56% to $453 billion. Conside.....»»
How self-driving cars can talk to themselves to navigate the world
Autonomous vehicle companies are employing large language models, a deep learning tool to predict and generate language that can be used to reason through novel situations......»»
How many devices can you watch Sling TV on at once?
Sling TV lets you stream your favorite channels on multiple devices — if you have the right plan, and if that channel is covered under that plan......»»
Genesis debuts EV concepts: performance GV60 Magma, full-size Neolun crossover
The Genesis performance GV60 Magma concept is headed to production soon, and the full-size Neolun electric crossover concept is likely the predecessor of the GV90......»»
U.S. growth, hybrids are centerpieces of Nissan"s new midterm plan
Nissan Motor Co.'s new midterm business plan, The Arc, touches all corners of the Japanese carmaker's global business, from regional sales and new technologies to financial targets and corporate partnerships......»»
Lawsuit: Toyota misled about savings from maintenance plan
A California woman has sued Toyota Motor Credit Corp. and Toyota, alleging one of the manufacturer's car dealers sold her a ToyotaCare Plus maintenance plan for 10 service visits — only to have another Toyota auto dealership service department igno.....»»