Tesla Model Y, Toyota hybrids make Consumer Reports’ top 10 ranking

Tesla Model Y, Toyota hybrids make Consumer Reports’ top 10 ranking

Toyota hybrid vehicles for sale at a dealership in Chicago, Feb. 6, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Hybrid vehicles led the 2024 top vehicle rankings released Tuesday by influential product testing organization Consumer Reports. Such “electrified” vehicles, including plug-in hybrid models, represented six of the top 10 picks by the nonprofit consumer organization. The … Read more

Skoda CEO Says Company Sold More Than 8,66,000 Cars Globally With 18.5% Increase From Year Before, Announces ‘New Era’ in India; Check More Details

Skoda CEO Says Company Sold More Than 8,66,000 Cars Globally With 18.5% Increase From Year Before, Announces ‘New Era’ in India; Check More Details

Skoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer says the company sold more than 8,66,000 cars globally, an 18.5% increase compared to the previous year. Czech-based automobile manufacturer also announced its plans with India. In its official post, Skoda Auto India said, “Škoda Auto has announced its New Era in India, aiming to strengthen India’s role in its … Read more

Chennai Metro Rail Project From Sholinganallur To SIPCOT To Resume Soon

Chennai Metro Rail Project From Sholinganallur To SIPCOT To Resume Soon

Last Updated: February 27, 2024, 17:09 IST Chennai Metro Rail Project From Sholinganallur To SIPCOT To Resume Soon. (Photo: Wikipedia) The state government has decided to allocate Rs 12,000 crore for the second phase of Chennai Metro rail project. The Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) is all set to restart the construction work from Sholinganallur to … Read more

Battery powered trailer boost range, efficiency — for $120,000 less

Battery powered trailer boost range, efficiency — for 0,000 less

The RA electric trailer from Range Energy promises to turn your diesel truck into a hybrid or extend the range of your electric semi – and now it qualifies for a $120,000 voucher in California. California’s Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Project aims to make it easier for commercial fleets to decarbonize. Last July, Range became … Read more

90% of US tattoo inks contain ingredients not listed on the label

90% of US tattoo inks contain ingredients not listed on the label

Analyzing tattoo inks from big and small name American manufacturers, researchers have found that 90% contained ingredients that weren’t listed on the label, including some with known health effects. The findings highlight the need for tighter manufacturing regulations around tattoo inks. Tattoos are all about self-expression, rebellion, reminders of family and traditions, and even drunken … Read more

AI, Clear Laptops, And Record Pit Stops

AI, Clear Laptops, And Record Pit Stops

Concept products are a strange thing: they can blow your mind or make you question why they exist. Either way, there’s going to be a deep-seated part of your soul that really wants to own the odd product on offer. Lenovo’s clear laptop ticks every box in this category. It does have niche uses, mind. The … Read more

GSMA AND SHIELDS UNVEIL NEW COMMERCE PLATFORM TO HELP TELECOMS INDUSTRY MEET ENVIRONMENTAL AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS

GSMA AND SHIELDS UNVEIL NEW COMMERCE PLATFORM TO HELP TELECOMS INDUSTRY MEET ENVIRONMENTAL AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS

The GSMA Equipment Marketplace cloud-based platform will help telecommunication providers around the world reuse, redeploy and recycle their network assets BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The GSMA today unveiled a network equipment commerce platform to help the telecoms industry achieve its financial and environmental sustainability goals, in partnership with solutions provider Shields Environmental … Read more

If You Thought TVRs Were Wild, Check Out The Former Owner’s Amphibious One-Off

If You Thought TVRs Were Wild, Check Out The Former Owner’s Amphibious One-Off

Screenshot: Harry’s Garage British sports car manufacturer TVR is known for a lot of things, but flying under the radar certainly isn’t one of them. The cars it has built over the years are loud, fast, light and short on both creature comforts and safety features. So after selling TVR, former owner Peter Wheeler had … Read more

Passenger vehicles stay ahead of the curve for 2nd month in calendar year

Passenger vehicles stay ahead of the curve for 2nd month in calendar year

Passenger vehicle makers in February are estimated to dispatch 360,000 units to their dealers, the highest ever for February in any year. Sustained demand, coupled with new model launches, is likely to notch up sales by 8% year-on-year, as per industry estimates. It would be the first time in seven years when February will see … Read more