DefenseNews

Rafale jets, submarines push France’s defense exports to $19B in 2024

PARIS — French defense export orders had their second-best year ever in 2024, rising to more than €18 billion (US$18.6 billion) on demand for Rafale fighter jets and submarines, Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu told troops in his traditional New Year’s address in Paris on Tuesday. Lecornu called for 2025 to be a new record year, driven by france defense exports of surface vessels…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Lucid's (LCID) +450 mile range Gravity SUV will use new Panasonic EV batteries

Lucid (LCID) confirmed that its new Gravity SUV will provide up to 450 miles of EPA-estimated driving range. Powered by Panasonic’s high-performance EV batteries, Lucid promises the Gravity is “a groundbreaking new class of SUV.” Here’s what you need to know about Lucid’s new EV. Lucid Gravity SUV will use Panasonic’s new EV batteries Lucid’s new Gravity Grand Touring model will be…
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CryptoNews

Standard Chartered Brings Elite Crypto Custody to Luxembourg, Fuels EU Expansion

Standard Chartered’s launch of crypto custody services in Luxembourg strengthens its EU presence, leveraging regulatory stability to meet rising demand for secure digital asset solutions. Crypto Custody Takes Center Stage as Standard Chartered Expands to Luxembourg Standard Chartered, a leading international banking group known for its presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, has…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Bosch teases big announcement on electric bike battery innovation

Bosch eBike Systems plans to announce something new at CES 2025, perhaps related to advances in its electric bicycle battery technology. A cryptic teaser video gives a taste of what’s to come. In the video seen below, a Bosch PowerPack 800 e-bike battery can be seen along with the words “Protect what is valuable” on either side of the battery. The clues could lead in several directions…
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