According to a feasibility study, if Hyperloop One were to connect Stockholm with Helsinki, the trip would take roughly 30 minutes. Using current transport systems you will have to take a ferry overnight through the Baltic. Hyperloop One’s founders have… Read More ›
Sustainability
Impact of Trump’s proposals on the U.S economy
Trump’s win has a silver lining: If he were to follow through with his economic proposals vis-a-vis trade and immigration, they could fuel inflation and boost wages, something that the Federal Reserve has been struggling with for the last couple… Read More ›
Britain preparing legislation to trigger Article 50
Since divorcing the EU is likely to significantly dent its business potential, Theresa May has started a whirlwind tour to offset this loss, explore further business opportunities and kickstart the stalling British economy. Sky News has reported that Theresa May’s… Read More ›
Toyota to produce long-range EVs by 2020 – Nikkei
In a strategic change of gear, a Japanese business daily has stated, without citing any sources, Toyota will come out with pure EVs by 2020. This is 180-degree reversal of its earlier policy. According to Nikkei, a Japanese daily, in… Read More ›
Tesla Motors says acquiring SolarCity makes strategic business sense
Given the synergies of both companies, Elon Musk has described the deal as a “no brainer”. Tesla Motors Inc. has disclosed that its acquisition of SolarCity Corp will add $500 million in cash to its balance sheet over the next… Read More ›
Working with Panasonic, Toyota gains expertise in lithium-ion battery technology
The ability to monitor the individual battery cell conditions is fast becoming a key metric, as a closely-held trade secret, which can provide strategic depth and a competitive advantage to companies in the looming transportation sector which is set to… Read More ›
Uber sees commuters travelling in VTOL planes in the next decade
Uber has a vision that could revolutionise transportation. In early 2017, it plans on hosting a summit wherein it hopes to lay out a potential roadmap. According to Uber, the future of transportation is literally looking up: it envisages commuters… Read More ›
EU-Canada deal postponed until further notice
Although 27 EU states agreed on CETA, the South of Belgium had concerns related to agricultural imports which could result in MNCs dictating terms of public policy as well as those related to dispute settlements. Belgian politicians appear to be… Read More ›
Daimler’s 1st pure EV will be manufactured in Bremen
The model will be based on the sporty SUV coupe-styled EQ vehicle that it displayed in the Paris auto show last month. Daimler, Mercedes-Benz’s parent has stated that its first new EQ electric vehicle under the Mercedes-Benz brand will be… Read More ›
The coming of age of Tesla
For the first time, Tesla Motors has turned a profit. On that note, Musk has clarified that the company’s Model 3 will not need fresh capital infusion and that its deliveries are as per schedule. Tesla has also significantly reduced… Read More ›