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• This Day in History - October 21 21 Oct 2019 11:03 Jamaica Observer Today is the 294th day of 2019. There are 71 days left iin the year. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT 1967: Tens of thousands of Vietnam War protesters march in Washington, DC.   OTHER EVENTS 1797: The US Navy frigate Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is …
• Audi A6 Plug-In Hybrid Detailed: 362 HP, 33-Mile Electric Range 21 Oct 2019 10:49 Motor1.com Audi is expanding its portfolio in the midsize to the luxury class: The Four Rings will also be offering plug-in hybrids in the A7, A8, Q5 and Q7 model lines. They all bear the “TFSI e” logo. The A6 55 TFSI e quattro* is now continuing this series. Like …
• Botswana readies for electric vehicle market 21 Oct 2019 10:48 Sunday Standard BY BONNIE MODIAKGOTLA Botswana is positioning itself to become part of the electric vehicle industry, estimated to become a money spinner, with the diamond dependent country this week joining the Energy Resource Governance Initiative (ERGI), an initiative …
• More good news for rural broadband expansion 21 Oct 2019 10:07 Delta Farm Press Technology that you never dreamed possible is here today. Someone told my parents in the 1970s that scientists predicted someday people would be able to see people they talked with on the telephone. I remember them glancing at the black, standard-issue, …
• Mitsubishi Motors Electrification Journey and the Worlds Best-Selling Plug-In Hybrid 21 Oct 2019 10:06 Thailand News and Press Releases Bangkok--21 Oct--Mitsubishi Motors Forty-nine years after Mitsubishi produced Japan's first series mass production car in 1917, it realized that fossil-based fuel was a finite entity, in addition to the issues it created, including urban pollution. …
• Self-driving SCOOTERS will drive themselves back to charging points and busy areas 21 Oct 2019 10:06 Daily Mail Tech start-up creates self-driving SCOOTERS that can drive themselves directly to commuters and then back to charging points when the journey is over The technology could mean scooters and bikes aren't left scattered around They would return themselves …
• Hummer set to return as new all-electric marque by 2021 21 Oct 2019 09:52 Citizen The iconic Hummer brand is reportedly set to be revived by parent company General Motors (GM) after being dissolved in 2010, but as a dedicated electric marque. According to Reuters, the expected revival of Hummer will coincide with GM’s $3-billion (R44.2- …
• Hyundai Motor’s Global Brand Value Rises 4.6 Percent on Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2019 Rankings 21 Oct 2019 09:51 Al Bawaba Hyundai Motor Company has shown continuous growth of global brand value to secure its place within top 40 global companies for five consecutive years. Hyundai has shown a 4.6 percent increase in global brand value, to rank 36th on Interbrand’s Best Global …
• Scientists develop flexible lithium-ion battery that won't catch fire 21 Oct 2019 09:44 business-standard Scientists have developed a flexible lithium-ion battery that can not only operate under extreme conditions -- including cutting, submersion, and simulated ballistic impact -- but also does not catch fire. Current Li-ion batteries are susceptible to …
• Cars can plug in and charge up 21 Oct 2019 09:41 KUMA October 20, 2019 8:06 pm Charging stations are in operation, and College Place is working for more. (Photo from College Place) COLLEGE PLACE, Washington – Electrical vehicle drivers now have a new way to charge their cars. The city of College Place, Walla …
• Prison Officer Nabbed Over Theft 21 Oct 2019 09:38 Zim Eye By A Correspondent- A prison officer based at Khami Prison Complex has been arrested with two other accomplices for allegedly stealing household goods worth $14 000 after breaking into a house in Mbundane. Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Service (ZPCS) …
• Bill to develop EV charging infrastructure opens rift between Centre, Greens 21 Oct 2019 09:19 Helsinki Times A ROW HAS ERUPTED between the Centre and Green League over the development of the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Finland. Krista Mikkonen (Greens), the Minister of the Environment, last week unveiled a draft bill that would oblige …
• Talking Transportation: Connecticut’s Own … Igor Sikorsky 21 Oct 2019 09:19 Lyme Line Photo by Adam Bignell on Unsplash. Jim Cameron Have you ever flown in a helicopter? They seem such a glamorous (if expensive) way to travel, by-passing the traffic en route to the airport or sightseeing over rugged terrain. But do you know that the …
• Edinburgh energy firm powers up with EDF in Perth innovation challenge 21 Oct 2019 09:17 Scotsman Published: 18:35 Friday 18 October 2019 Updated: 08:00 Monday 21 October 2019 An Edinburgh energy storage firm has scooped a six-figure funding prize after being selected as a finalist for an innovation challenge in Perth. StorTera has partnered with EDF …
• Recreational Vehicle Awnings Market In-Depth Research 2019 Will Improve your Decision-Making Power 21 Oct 2019 09:15 GuruFocus.com New York City, NY: Oct 21, 2019 – Published via (Wired Release) – “Global Recreational Vehicle Awnings Market Analysis, Forecast & Outlook (2019-2028)” offers extensive research and detailed analysis of the current market along with future outlook. The …
• Ford not forgetting fun as it develops its most advanced vehicle yet 21 Oct 2019 09:02 Digital Trends Ford’s mysterious Mustang-inspired electric crossover is beginning to take shape. The yet-unnamed model was announced over a year ago, and it is tentatively scheduled to make its debut as a thinly-veiled prototype by the end of 2019. It will be the company …
• Plastic components to go mainstream in EVs, says Covestro 21 Oct 2019 08:18 DigiTimes Plastic components to go mainstream in EVs, says Covestro Rebecca Kuo, Dusseldorf; Willis Ke, DIGITIMES Monday 21 October 2019 Plastic materials are increasingly applied to production of automotive parts and components in recent years driven by lightweight …
• Solar Showdown: Enphase vs. SolarEdge 21 Oct 2019 07:48 The Motley Fool In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Energy, host Nick Sciple and Motley Fool analyst Jason Hall dig into the solar inverter industry, especially the two companies that make up the majority of the market -- Enphase (NASDAQ:ENPH) and SolarEdge ( …
• Matching grants available from NPPD for purchase, installation of EV charging stations 21 Oct 2019 07:47 KNEB Interest in electric vehicles (EV) continues to grow and Nebraska Public Power District is aiming to assist in the addition of charging stations in its service territory. At the same time, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is taking …
• Lead Acid Battery Market Size and Share 2019: Industry Growth, Regional Trends, Competitive Landscape, Sales Revenue, Competitive Landscape and Opportunity Assessment by 2023 21 Oct 2019 07:27 Tradingcharts.com Oct 21, 2019 (AB Digital via COMTEX) -- Market Overview: All gadgets and electronic items require batteries when they are not connected to some power source. Among all batteries, the lead acid battery is one battery whose market is growing rapidly because …