Germany is No 1 in Europe for EV production, No 2 in the world

  • June 11, 2024
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Photo: Mercedes-Benz Germany’s automakers manufactured around 1.27 million BEVs and PHEVs in 2023, putting it at No. 2 behind China, but 2024 will be bumpy. The German automotive industry association VDA says that 995,000 purely electric vehicles rolled off German assembly lines in 2023. China dominates global EV production, but most of its cars are sold […]

GM expects lower 2024 EV sales after killing its most popular model

  • June 11, 2024
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General Motors does not expect to build as many electric cars as initially planned this year. On Tuesday, CFO Paul Jacobson announced GM aims to build 200K to 250K EVs in 2024, down from its previous target of 200K to 300K, citing slower-than-expected EV demand in the US. At the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry […]

PowerHouse by Qmerit simplifies home electrification process and offers bidirectional capabilities

  • June 11, 2024
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Noted energy solutions provider Qmerit has just announced a new suite of home electrification technologies and integration services that offer less grid dependency and potential monetary benefits. “Powerhouse by Qmerit” can help streamline the power equipment acquisition and installation process and combine everything into one holistic system, complete with vehicle-to-home capabilities. Qmerit is one of […]

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MIT, Movano Health will study long COVID, chronic Lyme disease with Evie Ring

  • June 11, 2024
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced it is partnering with wearable-maker Movano Health to use its Evie Ring’s continuous health-monitoring capabilities to study COVID and chronic Lyme disease.  The ring will be used in MIT’s MAESTRO study, which aims to identify biomarkers that indicate which individuals are likely to develop chronic conditions from acute infections. […]

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UC San Diego develops first-in-kind protocol for creating ‘wired miniature brains’

  • June 11, 2024
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Researchers worldwide can now create highly realistic brain cortical organoids — essentially miniature artificial brains with functioning neural networks. The new technique paves the way for scientists to perform more advanced research regarding autism, schizophrenia and other neurological disorders in which the brain’s structure is usually typical, but electrical activity is altered. The newly detailed method, […]

System C relaunches CareFlow EPR

  • June 11, 2024
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System C has announced the launch of its new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) solution which was first unveiled at its inaugural health and care conference last month.  The new-look CareFlow EPR is now a fully integrated patient record solution that combines patient administration, clinical operations, maternity and neonatal capability, pharmacy and prescribing.   CareFlow EPR integrates […]

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AI tool finds rare variants linked to heart disease

  • June 11, 2024
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Using an advanced artificial intelligence tool, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified rare coding variants in 17 genes that shed light on the molecular basis of coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The discoveries, published in Nature Genetics, reveal genetic factors impacting heart […]

Norway discovers Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals

  • June 11, 2024
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Neodymium is displayed at the Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Rare-Earth Hi-Tech Co. factory in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China. Nelson Ching | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mining firm Rare Earths Norway says it has discovered Europe’s largest proven deposit of highly prized rare earth elements, potentially reflecting a watershed moment for both the Nordic country and […]