Jentech upbeat about EV IGBT demand
Jentech Precision Industrial, an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power module provider with water-cooling solutions, has expressed optimism about demand for electric vehicle (EV) IGBTs......»»
Volvo lowers 2026 profit margin target
Volvo, like other automakers, is seeing slowing demand for EVs due in part to high sticker prices and is also bracing for the effects of extra EU tariffs on EVs made in China......»»
vCISO services thrive, but challenges persist
While 75% of service providers report high customer demand for vCISO functionality, a new Cynomi report reveals that only 21% are actively offering it—opening a window onto a growth area for service providers while emphasizing the growing centralit.....»»
Tackling food insecurity requires more than charity—governments must also act, say researchers
As more households in Canada experience food insecurity, food banks and other organizations are struggling to meet demand for their services. In 2023 alone, around 23% of Canadian households experienced some form of food insecurity. That translates t.....»»
Volvo drops 2030 all-electric target amid slow EV demand
Chinese-owned Volvo, which builds electric models in China, has been particularly hit by tariffs in the U.S. and the EU......»»
iPhone 16 price increases could subdue an Apple Intelligence super-cycle
Investment firm Piper Sandler believes Apple Intelligence will not boost iPhone 16 sales at first, and an expected price hike may impact demand.Renders of a possible designs for the iPhone 16 rangeIn July 2024, Piper Sandler raised its Apple target p.....»»
Whole genome duplications linked to higher oil yields in key crops
Oil crops are pivotal for human nutrition and industry due to their ability to produce and store large amounts of oil in seeds. With the global demand for vegetable oils steadily rising, there is an urgent need to discover new high-yielding oil plant.....»»
Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demand
Climate change is stressing rainforests where the highly sensitive cocoa bean grows, but chocolate lovers need not despair, say companies that are researching other ways to grow cocoa or develop cocoa substitutes......»»
Hyundai’s new extended-range tech will bridge the gap to EVs
Concerned about slowing demand for EVs, Hyundai will launch an extended-range gasoline-electric drivetrain in the coming years......»»
Polestar posts $242M loss amid EV demand slowdown
The automaker expects the Polestar 3 and 4 will help boost sales in the second half of the year, particularly in the last few months when demand for the two premium crossovers should grow......»»
Hyundai turns to new hybrid tech to power growth amid "slowdown" in EV demand
Hyundai is leaning heavily into hybrids, citing ‘the recent slowdown’ in EV demand, and expects its sales of the gasoline-electric vehicles to more than double as it rolls out new electrified powertrain technologies and extends them to the Genesi.....»»
Unlocking crop yield potential: New modeling approach for sustainable agriculture
Predicting crop yields is a significant challenge in modern agriculture, especially under fluctuating environmental conditions. With the escalating demand for sustainable food production, understanding the complex interplay between environmental fact.....»»
Save Big on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K!
It's going for a lot less at the moment. The post Save Big on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K! appeared first on Phandroid. While smart TVs are an awesome way to stream shows and movies on demand, they are pretty expensive and might be beyond.....»»
As EV sales slump, Volkswagen scales back battery factories buildout
VW might only need 170 GWh of cells in 2030 if demand stays depressed. Enlarge / A VW worker on the assembly line at Emden in Germany. (credit: Volkswagen) Volkswagen will wait to see what electric car demand is like be.....»»
Stranded student helps design synthetic polymers to combat fungal infections
Every year, more than 2 million people are affected by invasive fungal infections, which are often caused by Candida species and are associated with high mortality rates. The development of new therapies is progressing very slowly. Demand is increasi.....»»
From coal plant to data center: Old power stations are being repurposed
Industrial sites have the large tracts of land and resources needed. Enlarge (credit: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Booming demand for artificial intelligence is encouraging big tech companies and their suppliers to e.....»»
Advanced orbital angular momentum mode switching in multimode fiber utilizing an optical neural network chip
The rapid development of technologies such as the internet, mobile communications, and artificial intelligence has dramatically increased the demand for high-capacity communication systems. Among various solutions, mode-division multiplexing (MDM) ha.....»»
Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon market: Study
Claims by large corporations of carbon reduction—or even carbon neutrality—may not hold up under close inspection......»»
Mercedes S-Class production reduced to one shift on slow demand
Sales of the upper-premium sedan have plunged in China, the U.S. and Europe as demand for high-end cars stalls......»»
Small molecule organic eutectics show potential for replacing plastics
Plastics have long been a mainstay in modern manufacturing, but their environmental impact has increased demand for eco-friendly alternatives. Researchers at The University of Warwick have made significant progress in the search for sustainable alter.....»»
Stellantis idles Michigan engine plant for a week
The Trenton Engine Complex, which makes V-6 engines for the Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 Classic, is shutting down for a week to balance supply with demand, Stellantis said......»»