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New Delhi: Bengaluru-headquartered deep-tech startup Log 9 Materials has launched rapid charging battery packs for electric vehicles , the company said in a release. Log 9’s team has used supercapacitor technology and Graphene to develop this battery which is said to give a range of more than 70km for electric two-wheelers and 60-80 km for electric three-wheelers, the release said. It takes only less than 15 minutes for the full charging of these batteries. The company claims that these battery packs offer up to 5x power, resulting in increased load-bearing capacity and acceleration. They are safer and more fire and impact-resistant than lithium-ion batteries. The company specifically targets the B2B last-mile delivery for the deployment of these rapid charging batteries. For this, the startup said, it has partnered with several players in the logistics, mobility, and e-commerce space to run pilots for them. Large-scale pilots have commenced from last month in ... » Learn More about Log 9 develops rapid charging battery packs for EVs; pilot runs under way

Cruise , the self-driving vehicle company majority owned by General Motors Co., is in talks to acquire Voyage , an autonomous technology startup that operates in retirement communities, according to people familiar with the matter. The companies are in serious discussions, one of the people said, but no deal is imminent. If an agreement is struck, it would merge Cruise’s engineering and software capabilities with Voyage’s presence in the retirement community market, which is well suited for a driverless taxi business. The people asked not to be identified discussing private matters. “We have nothing to announce but Cruise is always looking to add to our world-class engineering team as we work to solve the greatest engineering challenge of a generation,” Cruise spokesman Ray Wert said. GM shares rose less than 1% in extended trading on Tuesday. The talks highlight the current state of autonomous vehicle development. Two years ago, investors thought self-driving cars ... » Learn More about GM-backed Cruise is in talks to buy startup Voyage

P. Raguraman, 58, has assumed charge as the General Manager and head of the Ranipet unit of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited. Mr. Raguraman was earlier heading the Operations of the Ranipet unit as General Manager since February 2019. He succeeds C. Murthy who superannuated on February 24 after serving the company for more than 36 years, a press release said. An alumna of the Regional Engineering College, Trichy, Mr. Raguraman joined the Trichy unit of BHEL as an Engineer Trainee in 1985 and served in various positions. The release said he was instrumental in developing markets for valves and oil field equipment in the Middle East. ... » Learn More about New GM for BHEL Ranipet Unit

As COVID-19 spreads at a rapid pace in the metropolitan satellite township of Mira Bhayandar , the civic body is gearing up to face the challenge by roping in a number of private hospitals for conducting tests and offering treatment to the patients. On Thursday, the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation ( MBMC ) had reported a record number of 145 positive cases which was far higher than the previously recorded largest single-day spike of 92 positive cases on Tuesday. The cumulative positive cases in the area went up to 1338 by Thursday. While the number of positive cases are on the rise, the death toll due to the viral infection has gone up to 71. Untitled Carousel COVID-19 LIVE Updates: Maharashtra tops the list of states impacted with over 300 cases; US headed for very, very painful two weeks, says Donald Trump However, on a positive note, so far 699 persons have recovered from the infection and been discharged from hospitals while the MBMC ... » Learn More about Mira Bhayandar: Complete list of hospitals for COVID-19 testing and care

ABB on Tuesday urged the industry and government for greater adoption of high-efficiency motors and other technologies to combat climate change as they can reduce global electricity consumption by 10 per cent. In a new whitepaper, "ABB reveals potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives. ABB calls on governments and industry to accelerate adoption of the technology to help combat climate change", a statement said. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), industry accounts for 37 per cent of global energy use and some 30 per cent of global energy is consumed in buildings, it stated. While mostly hidden from public view, electric motors - and the variable speed drives which optimise their operation - are embedded in almost every built environment, it explained. They power a vast range of applications fundamental to modern way of life, ... » Learn More about ABB urges for greater adoption of high-efficiency motors and drives to combat climate change

Video Player Close BEIJING, March 2 (Xinhua) -- China has seen steady growth in its general-aviation sector in recent years, with the fleet growing to 2,844 general aircraft by the end of 2020, according to the civil-aviation authorities. As of the end of last year, the number of conventional general-aviation companies in the country had risen to 523, according to statistics from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Aside from the sustainable development of the conventional business and aircraft, China's general-aviation sector has also seen a boom in new forms of business, according to the CAAC. The number of registered unmanned aerial vehicles in China reached 523,600 by the end of 2020, with the total number of annual flight hours exceeding 1.59 million. China's growing general-aviation sector has also seen rapid expansion in aerial tours and parachuting. By the end of last year, there were more than 100 air routes for low-altitude tourism, providing ... » Learn More about 1st LD-Writethru: China’s booming general-aviation sector boasts 2,800 aircraft: CAAC

Apple leapfrogs Amazon to reclaim most-valuable status, Google in third Apple has overtaken Amazon and Google to reclaim the title of world's most-valuable brand, an accolade it has not held since 2016, according to the latest report from the London-based brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. The report, which put China's WeChat in the top 10 for the first time, revealed that United States and Chinese brands together account for two-thirds of the world's brand value. It found 21 of the top 25 most-valuable brands were from either the USA(10) or China (11). Nine of the top 10 fastest-growing brands were from the same two nations, with four from the US and five from China. Apple, with a brand value of $263.4 billion, topped the rankings, thanks to its diversification strategy, the report said. Under Tim Cook's leadership, especially during the past five years, the company has focused on developing its growth strategies above and beyond the iPhone - which in 2020 accounted ... » Learn More about ICBC, WeChat among world’s top-10 brands

WASHINGTON: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles pleaded guilty on Monday to charges it conspired with company executives to make illegal, lavish gifts to United Auto Workers ( UAW ) leaders and undermined workers' confidence in collective bargaining. The U.S. unit of the Italian-American automaker, which is now part of Stellantis NV, said in January it reached agreement with U.S. prosecutors to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Labor Management Relations Act and pay a $30 million fine. U.S. District Judge Paul Borman said at a court hearing he accepted Fiat Chrysler's guilty plea and set a June 21 sentencing date. Fiat Chrysler also agreed to three years of probation and oversight by an independent compliance monitor to ensure it follows federal labor laws. The Justice Department said Fiat Chrysler conspired to make more than $3.5 million in illegal payments to then-UAW officers from 2009 through 2016. In December, the UAW agreed to independent ... » Learn More about Fiat Chrysler Automobiles pleads guilty in U.S. labor probe

By Dhrumil Dhakan While the world is still reeling from the effects of Covid-19, the cybersecurity industry is struggling to fight off cybercriminal gangs who are taking advantage of the massive digital transition, occurring due to remote working, especially in South-East Asian countries. The pandemic has adversely affected a number of businesses around the world, and yet there has been an increase in the number of cybercrimes and malware developments, as researchers suggest. Eugene Kaspersky, CEO at Kaspersky, speaking about the issue at an online forum on Tuesday said, “We see a growing number of cyber gangs, unfortunately, we see a lot of junior cybercriminals, they generate a lot of the malicious attacks, that is rather easy to protect the customers from, but they are learning and gaining experience and joining the professional cyber gangs and they are shifting from the traditional smartphones and computers to the internet and the industrial sector.” The services of ... » Learn More about Youngsters lead cyber criminal activities during the pandemic

The newly commissioned Mobile Train Radio Communication (MTRC) system was launched at the Divisional Railway Manager's office in Mumbai on Monday. The MRTC system is an effective and a technologically advanced communication system which can play an intrinsic role in preventing train accidents and reducing delays through effective communication. It facilitates an instant and constant interaction of train crew with the control center and the station master. “MRTC acts in a similar way to that of air traffic control (ARC) for aircrafts. The system will monitor, track and aid in communication between the trains and the control room thereby ensuring smooth movement of rakes as well as help in preventing adverse events,” said Alok Kansal, General Manager, Western Railway , while inaugurating the system. Explaining the need for an MTRC system, Kansal said, “This is the first time that MTRC is commissioned in India. It is a historic move of the Indian Railways . The new system ... » Learn More about Mobile Train Radio Communication system commissioned in Western Railway trains to prevent accidents