The European Commission is throwing a lifeline to its emerging EV battery sector with a hefty boost of €1 billion ($1,05b). But companies relying on Chinese materials are likely to be cut out. Question is, is it too late to save Northvolt?
The new proposal is one of the first new measures to be launched in the first week of the EU Commission’s new term, and is part of a sweeping package of…
If you’ve been hoping to snag a new Rad Power Bike electric bicycle for a discount – and if you happen to have another older e-bike to trade in – Upway has a deal for you. The electric bicycle marketplace known for selling used and overstock e-bikes at steep discounts…
Electrogenic is giving Mazda Miata fans an EV version with its 'Plug-and-Play' conversion kit
December 5, 2024
Mazda Miata fans rejoice! EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has introduced a new “plug-and-play” conversion kit for the Mazda MX-5 that makes the original model all-electric. This EV conversion kit keeps the soul of the beloved Mazda Miata, but adds more performance…
The competition between startups and big companies such as Google and Meta to offer compelling AI video creation tools has entered a new phase. Luma AI, a startup founded by former Googlers and others, is dramatically expanding its Dream Machine AI video model with a new interface, mobile app and new image generation foundation model. The model, Luma Photon, combines personalization, efficiency…
Thomson Reuters launched testing today of a custom version of OpenAI’s newest language model in its CoCounsel legal assistant. The implementation marks the first enterprise customization of the o1-mini model and reveals how large companies are now transforming their…
One decision many enterprises have to make when implementing AI use cases revolves around connecting their data sources to the models they’re using.
Different frameworks like LangChain exist to integrate databases, but developers must write code whenever they connect…
Drones spotted near 3 bases used by US Air Force in England
November 26, 2024
LONDON — The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones were detected last week around three bases in eastern England that are used by American forces.
The drones were spotted between Wednesday and Friday near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell. They were actively monitored after they were seen in the vicinity of and over the three bases, U.S. Air Forces Europe said in a…
Air Force awards Boeing $2.4 billion contract for KC-46 tankers
November 26, 2024
The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion contract Thursday to buy 15 more KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers.
The KC-46 award, which covers the tankers’ 11th lot, will bring the number Boeing has on contract to 168 worldwide, the company said in a release.
Boeing has…
Pentagon, Lockheed reach handshake deal for next F-35s
November 26, 2024
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a handshake agreement for two more lots of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
The initial agreement will cover production of lots 18 and 19 of the stealth fighter’s air vehicle, Lockheed and the F-35 Joint Program Office said in a…
E-quipment highlight: Palfinger FLS 25 eDRIVE truck mounted forklift
November 26, 2024
The material handling experts at PALFINGER have released the FLS 25 eDRIVE – an all-electric, truck mounted forklift that the company says is perfect for construction engineers, motorcycle powersports dealers, and LTL logistics fleets.
From its North American headquarters in Illinois, PALFINGER offers a number of truck-mounted forklifts in various configurations (side-seat or center-seat…
