Xiaomi granted reprieve against investment ban
Xiaomi was designated a CCMC in January, one of the final acts by Donald Trump's outgoing administration. A 1999 law requires the Defense Department to compile a catalog of companies owned or controlled by the People's Liberation Army. The Pentagon h.....»»
States in battery belt lack EV purchase incentives
Charging infrastructure's return on investment is uncertain without EV volume, and without adequate charging options, consumers are unlikely to buy EVs, economists say......»»
Southern states reaping EV investments lack purchase incentives
Charging infrastructure's return on investment is uncertain without EV volume, and without adequate charging options, consumers are unlikely to buy EVs, economists say......»»
Who decides what ESG is and how to make investments greener?
More than 30 US states have proposed or implemented legislation in recent years to stop the government and its pension funds from investing in environmental social and governance (ESG) funds. These products integrate ESG issues into their investment.....»»
Carbon "capture" climate tech is booming, and confusing
Humanity's failure to draw down planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions—41 billion metric tons in 2022—has thrust once-marginal options for capping or reducing CO2 in the atmosphere to center stage in climate policy and investment......»»
Xiaomi"s iPhone 15 rival could come with Qualcomm"s most powerful chip
Xiaomi looks like it’ll continue its strategy of incorporating Qualcomm's latest and greatest silicon, according to a new report......»»
Ford granted favorable ruling on EV program for dealers
After a favorable ruling in South Dakota, Ford faces additional challenges around the country on a retail strategy CEO Jim Farley describes as key to the company's future competitiveness......»»
"Serious concerns": Top companies raise alarm over Europe"s proposed AI law
Dozens of Europe's top business leaders have pushed back on the European Union's proposed legislation on artificial intelligence, warning that it could hurt the bloc's competitiveness and spur an exodus of investment......»»
This elite Meta Quest 2 freebie could be waiting in your inbox
Meta Quest 2 owners, rush to your emails! You might’ve just been granted a free Meta Quest 2 Elite Strap accessory to take your VR gaming to the next level......»»
Astrix Security raises $25 million to further secure non-human identities
Astrix Security has secured $25 million in Series A funding led by CRV with participation from existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners and F2 Venture Capital. This new investment brings Astrix’s total funding to almost $40 million. Fueled.....»»
Apple playing chess, while others play checkers in march to $3 trillion
Analysts at investment firm Wedbush say Apple has fought back "against all odds" to once again be on the cusp of a $3 trillion market valuation — and $4 trillion is in sight.Apple was the first company to ever reach $3 trillion. It did so in Januar.....»»
AWS AppFabric aggregates security data across SaaS applications
AWS announced AWS AppFabric, a no-code service that enhances companies’ existing investment in software as a service (SaaS) applications with improved security, management, and productivity. With just a few clicks in the AWS Management Console, inf.....»»
Promoting public transportation with modern pricing schemes
In Summer 2022, Germany introduced an unprecedented reduction in public transport fares, the so-called 9-Euro Ticket, which granted nationwide access to public transport for just 9 Euros per month—recently followed up by the "DeutschlandTicket" pro.....»»
Aston Martin partners with Lucid on EV tech in Saudi-backed strategic agreement
Access to Lucid's powertrain and battery technology will be at the center of Aston Martin's new in-house EV platform, Aston Martin said. Lucid and Aston Martin have a common shareholder in Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund......»»
Renault"s Alpine F1 team gets investment from Hollywood actors
A group of investors, including the investments arm of U.S. actor Ryan Reynolds, has put $218 million into Renault's Alpine Racing division......»»
The impact of populism on multinational corporations" investment
A stable economic and political environment is necessary for firms to feel secure while making long-term investment decisions, such as those related to investing in foreign countries (also known as foreign direct investment or FDI). Any threat to cha.....»»
Potential financial losses from a renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy, study finds
One common rationale against climate action is that the resulting fossil fuel investment losses could impact people's retirement or long-term savings. However, researchers report in the journal Joule on June 22 that the loss of fossil fuel assets wou.....»»
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 specs leaked online
Xiaomi is working on its next foldable phone, largely expected to be the Mix Fold 3, and now thanks to a leak its specs have been revealed. Over the past few years, Xiaomi has joined the foldable phone hype by launching several models of.....»»
Base iPhone 14 now sells better than Pro models, 14 Plus still unpopular
New research into iPhone usage on US carriers suggests that there's recently been a preference for the iPhone 14, and even the iPhone 11 is proving to be important to Apple.Investment firm JP Morgan has previously reported that the iPhone 14 range ha.....»»
Carbon mitigation payments can make bioenergy crops more appealing for farmers
Bioenergy crops such as miscanthus and switchgrass provide several environmental benefits, but low returns and profit risks are barriers for investment by farmers. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that carbon mitigat.....»»
Musk to meet Macron in Paris to talk Tesla investment
France has been catching up with other European nations in its goal to become a hub for the electric vehicle industry, thanks to generous subsidies and a more business-friendly environment......»»