Lexus ‘humbly’ looks to Tesla to compete in the EV era

  • September 21, 2023
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With new global boss Takashi Watanabe at the helm, Lexus is finally venturing into the modern age of fully electric vehicles. To pick up the pace, Watanabe said Lexus will “humbly look at and learn from” Tesla’s accomplishments. Watanabe took over as president of Lexus in April after former brand boss Koji Sato succeeded longtime […]

Clinicians Are Key to Data-Driven Approaches to Patient Care

  • September 21, 2023
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Involve Clinicians in Data Discussions from the Beginning Healthcare leaders must prioritize bidirectional and transparent communication about data on performance and outcomes. While an open-door policy can be helpful, it is important to schedule regular meetings so that all stakeholders have reliable opportunities to discuss clinical, operational, financial and strategic matters. Consistently using this structured […]

The US’s largest solar panel maker breaks ground on a 3.5 GW factory

  • September 21, 2023
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First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it has broken ground on its $1.1 billion factory in Louisiana. The manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, southwest of Baton Rouge, is First Solar’s fifth fully vertically integrated factory in the US. The photovoltaic panel production factory, which is expected to […]

Kia’s Ray EV racks up 6,000 pre-orders in Korea, starting at $20,400

  • September 21, 2023
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Kia launched its new entry-level urban EV on Thursday. As its cheapest electric model, the Kia Ray EV racked up 6,000 pre-orders in Korea with a starting price of around $20,400 (27.35 million won). As demand for affordable all-electric options continues climbing, Kia is bringing back the Ray EV. The Ray EV was Kia’s (and […]

Skanska is piloting the largest electric excavator on a site in LA

  • September 21, 2023
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Construction giant Skanska is piloting the Volvo EC230, the largest electric excavator of its kind, on a huge transit project in Los Angeles. Volvo has launched its EC230 excavator in Europe and China, but it’s not officially launched it in the US. It’s expected to be available in North America in 2024. Skanska’s electric excavator […]

Select Health, Mark Cuban team to lower prescription drug costs

  • September 21, 2023
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Photo: Willie B. Thomas/Getty Images Salt Lake City-based Select Health and its pharmacy benefits manager Scripius will be one of the first health plans in the U.S. to provide member access to Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, meaning members will have direct access to the prescription drug service. The partnership grew out of a […]

Tesla rolls out Virtual Power Plant to SDG&E customers in San Diego

  • September 21, 2023
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Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant program, a way for Powerwall owners to make money selling energy to the grid in times of need, is rolling out to San Diego Gas & Electric utility customers now. SDG&E announced late last month the start of its own virtual power plant (VPP) program which would leverage household backup batteries […]

ZeroAvia completes another successful financing round led by Airbus and NEOM in Saudi Arabia

  • September 21, 2023
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Hydrogen-electric plane developer ZeroAvia has snagged some additional financial security as it looks to continue development of its zero-emissions flight technology that should one day enable flights in 76-seat aircrafts. The latest financing round featured some familiar names as well as some leading investments from Airbus, Barclays, and Saudi Arabia’s “living laboratory,” NEOM. ZeroAvia is […]