Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by 13% in June versus the same month in 2023 driven by growth in China, while they dropped in Europe, market research firm Rho Motion said.
In Europe, monthly sales were down 7% to 0.30 million, with Finland, Ireland, and the Netherlands leading losses, while Italy recorded a 34% increase following the introduction of government incentives.
Porsche collaborates with Norwegian aluminum company Hydro in order to deliver carbon-reduced primary aluminum as well as secondary aluminum with a high proportion of recycled material. Within their technical collaboration, Porsche and Hydro are also testing where aluminum with an even higher proportion of recycled material can be used. The sports car manufacturer is working towards a net carbon neutral value chain of newly produced vehicles in 2030. Aluminum is an important part of this.
As per the report, the increasing demand for enhanced yield and sustainable farming practices will accelerate business growth over 2023–2032. The Agriculture Robots Market size was crossed USD 14.9 billion in 2022 and is estimated to reach USD 80 billion by 2032 due to the aging agricultural workforce in many countries.
Farmers and agricultural enterprises are embracing robotic solutions to optimize crop production while reducing environmental impact.
As part of its centenary celebrations at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week, MG has taken the wraps off the next generation of its HS SUV. Unveiled in plug-in hybrid and petrol guises in the UK, it’s expected that MG will continue to focus on the PHEV, which has been significantly upgraded.
The new model pricing has remained typically competitive.
Samsung have launched three new smartwatches this year, but the most expected wearable - the Galaxy Ring was officially announced at yesterday’s Unpacked event.
The Galaxy Ring is an entirely new product for Samsung and marks its entrance into the smart ring market. Here are all the details on the Galaxy Ring: Price and design, Health and fitness tracking, Performance and battery, Other features and compatibility.
In the first weekend of July, Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot drew significant attention at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, despite being displayed in a glass case.
Optimus Gen 2 boasts improved motion and handling capabilities and can perform routine tasks such as folding laundry.
Displaying the latest version of the humanoid robot, Tesla stated in a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo that attendees would "witness the re-evolution of humanoid robots."
Mercedes‑Benz opened the eCampus at the heart of its headquarters in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim. It is the competence centre for the development of cells and batteries for the future electric vehicles of the brand with the star. Mercedes-Benz is significantly strengthening its development activities in battery technology.
The aim is to develop innovative chemical compositions and optimised production processes for high-performance cells with “Mercedes-Benz DNA” and reduce battery costs by more than 30 percent in the coming years.