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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

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

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

Bringing his battle for special status for his state to the national capital, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday went on a daylong fast that became a rallying point for opposition unity for the second time in less than a month to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. IMAGE: Congress president Rahul Gandhi, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu during Dharma Porata Deeksha, a day-long fast to demand special status for the state of Andhra Pradesh, in New Delhi, on Monday. Photograph: Kamal Singh/PTI Photo Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut also made a surprise appearance at Naidu's 'Dharma Porata Deeksha' (day-long protest for justice) that began at 8 am. Raut said he came to attend the event as a representative of the Shiv Sena, amid strains with senior ally BJP. Naidu ended his fast at 8.20 pm, accepting a glass of juice from Janata Dal-Secualr supremo and former prime ... » Learn More about Naidu’s daylong fast becomes rallying point for Opposition unity

Medical officer from Daund sub-district hospital demanded Rs 1,500 from firm owner to test his staff With the diversion of the entire development funds towards the establishment of health facilities and treatment and rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients, the civic budgets have already been stretched. In order to eradicate the pandemic, priority was given to free testing and treatments in all COVID-19 care centres (CCCs) and hospitals. However, a medical officer from Daund sub-district hospital was caught red-handed on Monday by Pune unit of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). He was held while accepting money from suspected patients visiting the facility with an intent to get free COVID tests. The arrested medical officer was identified as Milind Damodar Kamble (38). Kamble was allegedly caught accepting Rs 1,500 in all from the owner of a private firm who had taken his 19 employees to conduct rapid antigen tests. The firm employer wanted to enrol these employees ... » Learn More about Official caught taking bribe for free virus test

China rebutted on Tuesday a biased and slanderous report issued by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China and said that it opposes ideological prejudice against China and fake news in the name of "press freedom". Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a news briefing that the so-called report intentionally stirs up trouble and "we have never recognized this organization". He said the report is just some biased views of several Western media outlets and is a typical example of partial reporting, which is far from objective journalism. The organization's annual report, issued on Monday, claimed that China used pandemic prevention measures "to limit foreign reporting in 2020, ushering in a rapid decline in media freedom". China always welcomes foreign media and journalists covering news in the country based on law and regulations, and the country will continue to provide convenience and assistance, Wang said. He added, however, that China opposes behavior that breaches ... » Learn More about Foreign Ministry rebuts biased report

In October 2020, Miami-based art collector Pablo Rodriguez-Fraile spent almost $67,000 on a 10-second video artwork that he could have watched for free online. Last week, he sold it for $6.6 million. The video by digital artist Beeple, whose real name is Mike Winkelmann, was authenticated by blockchain, which serves as a digital signature to certify who owns it and that it is the original work. It's a new type of digital asset - known as a non-fungible token (NFT) - that has exploded in popularity during the pandemic as enthusiasts and investors scramble to spend enormous sums of money on items that only exist online. Blockchain technology allows the items to be publicly authenticated as one-of-a-kind, unlike traditional online objects which can be endlessly reproduced. "You can go in the Louvre and take a picture of the Mona Lisa and you can have it there, but it doesn't have any value because it doesn't have the provenance or the history of the work," said ... » Learn More about A 10-second video clip bought for $67K has sold for $6.6 million: Here’s the story behind it