Plastics supplier to Rivian, Bosch, others faces insolvency
Unique Fabricating is facing insolvency after failing to make loan payments and dealing with allegations of improperly reporting finances, on top of being investigated for alleged labor rights violations in Mexico......»»
Tesla opens Superchargers to rivals, marking a milestone for EV adoption
Ford was the first to get access to the Tesla network on Feb. 29, followed by Rivian. Many more brands will be added, doubling fast-charger access in the U.S......»»
Tennessee vs Texas live stream: Can you watch for free?
Texas faces Tennessee in the Round of 32 today. If you don't have cable, we have a bunch of ways you can watch the game streaming online for free......»»
Reddit faces new reality after cashing in on its IPO
Reddit must now answer to its shareholders as well as its vocal users. Enlarge / Steve Huffman, u/spez on Reddit, sold 500,000 of his shares in Reddit’s IPO on Thursday (credit: AFP via Getty Images) In an interview on.....»»
Scientists develop catalyst designed to make ammonia production more sustainable
Ammonia is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world, and is used in a great many manufacturing and service industries. The conventional production technology is the Haber-Bosch process, which combines nitrogen gas (N2) and hydrogen gas.....»»
As GM charges forward on EVs, suppliers weigh risks
Supplier executives must choose carefully in an industry transition fraught with risk, experts say......»»
Pickup slowdown: 5 key trends from January EV registration data
Rivian's R1T pickup is losing traction, startups are struggling, and Tesla's growth is cooling. But German luxury makers and Hyundai brands find a sweet spot in the U.S......»»
For its next growth wave, Gentex looks beyond its mirrors
Gentex CEO Steve Downing believes new technologies under development can help the supplier raise revenue by more than 40 percent......»»
Study finds large accumulations of plastics in the ocean, even outside so-called garbage patch
When plastic ends up in the ocean, it gradually weathers and disintegrates into small particles. If marine animals ingest these particles, their health can be severely affected. Large accumulations of plastic can therefore disrupt the biological bala.....»»
Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y: Can the R2 challenge the Model Y’s dominance?
The Tesla Model Y is currently the bestselling car -- but can the upcoming Rivian R2 challenge its dominance? We put the two head-to-head to find out......»»
European plastics industry "in trouble" as market share falls
Europe's share of global plastics production has fallen while China's output now accounts for a third, an industry report showed Tuesday......»»
The Super Mario Maker community faces its final boss
"Team 0%" is struggling to clear "Trimming the Herbs" before an April 8 server shutdown. Enlarge / "Trimming the Herbs," mapped above, is all that stands between "Team 0%" and its ultimate goal of clearing every Super Mario Make.....»»
Ferrari sued in U.S. for failing to fix "life-threatening" brake defect
The automaker was accused of failing to fix a problem despite multiple recalls; supplier Robert Bosch also named in proposed class action......»»
Is food waste the key to sustainable, plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads?
Once thrown away, disposable items such as diapers and sanitary pads can take hundreds of years to decompose, because their absorbent parts and waterproof layers contain plastics and other synthetic polymers. But now, researchers are replacing these.....»»
Rivian R2 vs R3: Will one be ‘better’ than the other?
The Rivian family is expanding. Rivian recently announced the R2, R3, and R3X. But is the Rivian R2 or R3 better than the other?.....»»
Using light to produce medication and plastics more efficiently
Anyone who wants to produce medication, plastics or fertilizer using conventional methods needs heat for chemical reactions—but not so with photochemistry, where light provides the energy. The process to achieve the desired product also often takes.....»»
Vietnam faces $3bn annual crop losses from rising saltwater levels
Vietnam faces nearly $3 billion a year in crop losses as more saltwater seeps into arable land, state media reported Sunday, citing new research......»»
Tesla settles race bias claims by Black former worker after $3 million verdict
Tesla has settled a long running lawsuit by a Black former factory worker who claimed he was subjected to severe racial harassment, according to a court filing Friday, as the electric carmaker faces a series of other discrimination lawsuits......»»
Former Apple software engineer faces up to five years in prison after threatening FBI agents
A federal jury has convicted a former Apple employee for threatening to injure FBI agents after a short trial.Ex-Apple employee found guilty of threatening FBI agents | Image Credit: Quince CreativeCourt records obtained by Kron4 state that Brian Bro.....»»
Subaru and Toyota Group"s Aisin partner on next-gen EV drivetrain
The new EV drivetrains developed with Toyota Group supplier Aisin will be lightweight, compact and designed for Subaru's rugged, all-weather driving signature. They arrive in the late 2020s......»»
Energy Department spending $750 million to boost hydrogen, and GM will share
The 52 hydrogen projects are designed to accelerate adoption of clean hydrogen as a viable energy source. General Motors and Bosch are among the companies receiving funding......»»