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Nissan shares fall as reports say Honda merger talks off
Nissan shares plunged on Wednesday as reports said the struggling Japanese carmaker was walking away from merger talks with rival Honda.This article was originally published here
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Toyota announces Lexus EV plant in Shanghai
Japan’s Toyota said Wednesday it will build an electric vehicle plant in Shanghai for its luxury Lexus brand as it raised its annual net profit forecast to almost $30 billion.This article was originally published here
Retail
Why your headphone battery doesn’t last: Advanced imaging sheds light on hidden dynamics
Ever notice that batteries in electronics don’t last as long as they did when they were brand new?This article was originally published here
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Charging electric vehicles while driving: Engineers model grid demand challenges
Running out of gas in a remote area far from a gas station is every driver’s worst nightmare. A similar stressor, known as “range anxiety,” exists for owners of electric vehicles who worry about how […]
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Experts offer recommendations for EV battery recycling problem
Recyclers, battery manufacturers, and electric vehicle manufacturers must work together to revolutionize lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling processes to meet ever-growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems, according to a new study.This article […]
Business
Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users? A new report says they do—but leaves out key details
Large social media companies should have to proactively remove harmful content from their platforms, undergo regular “risk assessments” and face hefty fines if they don’t comply, according to an independent review of online safety laws […]
Business
China launches an antitrust probe into Google. Here’s what it means
The Chinese government’s move to open an antitrust probe into Google is the latest development in a long and tangled relationship that goes back to the early 2000s.This article was originally published here
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Ferrari races to another record-breaking year, e-model set for Oct. 9
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari posted another set of record results on Tuesday, with net profit surging to more than 1.5 billion euros last year.This article was originally published here
Business
Nintendo cuts net profit forecast as Switch sales slow
Japanese video game giant Nintendo on Tuesday cut its annual net profit forecast after hardware and software sales for its Switch console fell in the first three quarters.This article was originally published here
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Simulator characterizes air pollution in aircraft cabins
“Fume events” occur when fluids such as engine oil or hydraulic fluid contaminate the air inside an airplane cabin via the “bleed air” used for air supply and conditioning. Measurements taken in flight do not […]