Three EU based asset management companies holding millions in stake in Toyota Motor have submitted a shareholder request that the Japanese automaker provide a comprehensive, annual review of its climate-related lobbying efforts. Never one to miss an opportunity to show cynicism toward a steadfast BEV future, Toyota has urged his other shareholders to vote against […]
Vineyard Wind in Massachusetts is going to pilot a secondary bubble curtain – here’s what that is and why it’s great for the undersea environment. Vineyard Wind The 800 MW Vineyard Wind 1 is a 50-50 joint venture between clean energy company Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. The $3.5 billion offshore wind farm will feature […]
NIO’s new “ET5 Orion” electric crossover was spotted in Norway during a press shoot, and at a glance, you may mistake it for a Porsche. NIO to challenge Porsche, premium EVs with ET5 Orion Chinese EV pioneer NIO has ambitious plans to expand outside its home market. The automaker first revealed plans to expand its […]
Butterfly Network, maker of a handheld, smartphone-connected ultrasound system, saw its stock price drop after reporting first-quarter revenue of $15.5 million, flat from its total revenue of $15.6 million in Q1 2022, alongside a net loss of $33.5 million. Still, this year, the Mass.-based company’s first quarter net loss was less than its reported $44.5 […]
An algorithm developed using AI could soon be used by doctors to diagnose heart attacks with better speed and accuracy than ever before, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh. The research was funded by the British Heart Foundation and the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The effectiveness of the CoDE-ACS […]
As flagship VF 8 models continue to make their way over to North America, Electrek was invited to VinFast’s first media drive event, and I was one of the first to experience the limited run City Edition SUV. While there is certainly room for improvement, VinFast is off to a promising start with the VF […]
The media is picking up what it is portraying as Tesla recalling over 1 million vehicles in China, but the so-called “recall” is literally a feature update. There’s already a lot of debate about whether Tesla recalls that are done through over-the-air software updates should really be called “recalls.” A reasonable argument could be made […]
Honda showcased its second fully electric vehicle Friday at a media event in Germany. The new Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV will be the first model to ride on the automaker’s new dedicated EV platform. Meet the new Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV The new electric SUV will mark several firsts for the Japanese automaker. According to […]
Since Pear Therapeutics, one of the earliest digital therapeutic companies, declared bankruptcy in April, there’s been discussion surrounding the state of investments in digital therapeutics, challenges that exist around standards of care, barriers to adoption and how to achieve success in the sector. Andy Molnar, CEO of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, a nonprofit organization that […]
VinFast Auto has formed a business combination agreement with Black Spade Acquisition Co. in hopes of finally achieving that IPO in the US it has been promising for years. If and when the transaction is complete, VinFast is expected be listed on the US stock market at an equity value over $23 billion. In true […]
