US to extend tax credits to consumer-leased EVs
The US Treasury Department has potentially opened the door to helping foreign-made EVs qualify for government subsidies. The agency said on December 29 that EVs leased by consumers will be eligible for the revised commercial clean vehicle tax credits.....»»
Some would-be Tesla buyers step back as Elon Musk"s reputation dips
Caliber's "consideration score" for Tesla fell to 31 percent in February, less than half its high of 70 percent in November 2021 when it started tracking consumer interest in the brand......»»
CDK hopes to boost consumer experience through better software links
The longtime DMS provider said its Automotive Commerce Collab will work regardless of what software dealers use to operate their businesses......»»
NHTSA probes Ford"s handling of 2019 F-150 pickup recalls
NHTSA said it received 86 consumer complaints for 2014 model-year Ford F-150 pickups alleging the vehicles 'suddenly and unexpectedly downshift to a lower gear without warning, often accompanied by temporary rear wheel lock-up.'.....»»
The DOJ Case Against Apple Might Finally Fix the RCS-iMessage Conundrum
The DOJ lawsuit takes us back to the core of the RCS-iMessage hulabaloo. The post The DOJ Case Against Apple Might Finally Fix the RCS-iMessage Conundrum appeared first on Phandroid. As far as consumer tech news goes, the Department of Jus.....»»
Fisker price cuts mark latest turn in downward spiral
The company's price cuts come after a steady barrage of issues, including the dissolution of talks with a large automaker for a financial lifeline, halted production and a scathing report from Consumer Reports......»»
Carbon credits would enable restoration of UK saltmarshes, say experts
While the marshes may have meant danger for Pip in "Great Expectations," these wetland habitats are important wildlife havens and mitigate climate change......»»
Auto industry"s share of global microchip capacity rises as EVs, software grow
The automotive industry surpassed the consumer and industrial sectors in 2023 to become the third-largest end market for semiconductors worldwide as demand for automotive-grade microchips continues to grow......»»
Forest regeneration projects failing to offset carbon emissions
Forest regeneration projects that have received tens of millions of carbon credits and dominate Australia's carbon offset scheme have had negligible impact on woody vegetation cover and carbon sequestration, new research from The Australian National.....»»
AirPods & Apple Watch market share insight opens debate on consumer choice
Following the US Department of Justice's comprehensive antitrust lawsuit against Apple, new insights have emerged that shed light on Apple's influence within the market.New report reveals numbers on Apple's market dominanceThe DOJ filed the lawsuit o.....»»
Using nature to help the climate: Four ways that work
A new study finds that four nature-based climate solutions—the ones that companies and other entities use most often to claim carbon credits—have robust scientific foundations. The four pathways are conservation or reforestation of tropical fores.....»»
Consumer Reports reviews Fisker EV: ‘Nauseating" and ‘inexcusable"
While praising the EV's innovative design, the publication listed a multitude of problems it encountered in just two weeks of ownership......»»
Consumer Reports reviews Fisker EV: ‘nauseating" and ‘inexcusable"
While praising the EV's innovative design, the publication listed a multitude of problems it encountered in just two weeks of ownership......»»
Apiiro and Secure Code Warrior join forces for developer training integration
Apiiro has announced a product integration and partnership with Secure Code Warrior to extend its ASPM technology and processes to the people layer. The partnership combines Apiiro’s deep code analysis and risk context with Secure Code Warrior’s.....»»
Automakers lose about $6,000 on every EV they sell
For the most part, automakers are not meeting consumer expectations for EVs, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group......»»
Office 2024 will be the next standalone release, as the Office brand lives on
Consumer prices stay the same; MS promises at least one more standalone release. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Last week, Microsoft announced that it would soon begin offering previews of Microsoft Office 2024, the next st.....»»
DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman will run Microsoft’s new consumer AI unit
Most staffers from Suleyman's startup, Inflection, will join Microsoft as well. Enlarge / Mustafa Suleyman, talks on Day 1 of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park at Bletchley Park on November 1, 2023 in Bletchley, England. (cr.....»»
Alternative tidal wetlands in plain sight have overlooked Blue Carbon superstars
Blue Carbon projects are expanding globally; however, demand for credits outweighs the available credits for purchase......»»
BMW apologizes after criticism from annual Chinese consumer show
BMW 530Li transmission shaft was singled out on the country's annual consumer day gala television show for producing "disturbing" noises......»»
Ultra-flat optics for broadband thermal imaging
Long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) imaging holds critical significance across many applications, from consumer electronics to defense and national security. It finds applications in night vision, remote sensing, and long-range imaging. However, the conv.....»»
Consumers across political spectrum share food pricing frustrations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign agricultural and consumer economist Maria Kalaitzandonakes recently completed a survey of U.S. consumers, gauging their perceptions of market share and tendency to overcharge by different players in the food sy.....»»