Rivian Uncovers: Xiaomi SU7 Reveals China’s Supply Chain Advantage, Cutting Costs by 20%-40%
September 14, 2024 – In a surprising revelation, American electric vehicle upstart Rivian has procured the Xiaomi SU7 for benchmarking purposes, as reported by automotive outlet insideevs on September 12th. The publication hailed the SU7 as the ‘Chinese Apple Car’ in its headline, highlighting the vehicle’s significance. The confirmation came from Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe…
Tesla’s Alleged Robotaxi Spotted in Disguise in Los Angeles: A Two-Door, Two-Seater Design
September 14, 2024 – Tesla is gearing up for a grand event on October 10th at the Warner Bros. film studio in the Los Angeles area, where it plans to unveil its highly anticipated Robotaxi, an autonomous ride-sharing vehicle. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has declared this day as the most significant for the…
Boeing Faces Strike as 94.6% of Workers Reject Tentative Labor Deal
September 13, 2024 – Boeing and its largest union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) 751, announced on September 8th that they had reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract, potentially averting a strike that could have significantly impacted the company’s aircraft manufacturing. However, according to a report by CNBC…
Amazon Introduces ‘Refund Only’ Option for US Sellers
September 13, 2024 – Amazon is broadening the options for third-party sellers to manage product returns. The company is now offering more choices to sellers who use its hosted Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service, including the option to not require customers to return selected items. Following the expansion of its services, Amazon’s US-based sellers can…
BYD Hits Milestone: 900,000 Employees, 110,000 in R&D – A Global Automotive Leader
September 13, 2024 – Li Yunfei, General Manager of Brand and Public Relations at BYD Group, revealed today on Weibo that the company has achieved a significant milestone, with its total number of employees exceeding 900,000. This makes BYD the A-share listed company with the largest number of employees among over 5,300 such companies, surpassing…
Intel to Close Shannon R&D Center in Ireland, Impacting 750 Jobs
September 13, 2024 – According to a report by The Irish Times on September 6th, employees at Intel’s research and development department have been informed that the company plans to shut down its factory located in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland by the end of next year. The company’s operational base in Ireland will be relocated…
Toyota Prius Sets New Guinness Record with 2.52L/100km Fuel Efficiency
September 13, 2024 – The Autopian, a leading automotive media outlet, reported on September 12th that an unmodified Toyota Prius, the fifth generation model, has set a new Guinness World Record. Under the skilled hands of Wayne Gerdes, the hybrid vehicle achieved an impressive combined fuel economy average of 93.158 miles per gallon (equivalent to…
Altera Dismisses Rumors of Being Sold by Intel, Stays Focused on 2026 IPO
September 13, 2024 – Rumors have been swirling in the industry about Intel’s potential plans to sell off its subsidiary, Altera. However, in a recent interview, Altera’s CEO Sandra Rivera firmly debunked these speculations. She stated unequivocally that Intel remains committed to its goal of facilitating Altera’s IPO by 2026 and currently has no intentions…
The Future of Digital Golf is Here: Golfzon City Golf Makes Global Debut in September 2024
On September 13, 2024, as the impressive 13,000-square-meter GOLFZON (Tianjin) City Golf will make its official debut at the Tianjin Mei River Convention and Exhibition Center, the world will witness the grand global launch of GOLFZON City Golf, ushering in a new era of digital golf innovation. Simultaneously, the 2024 GOLFZON Open Finals will also…
TSMC Chairman Declares: ‘We Are the World’s TSMC’
September 12, 2024 – In a recent internal letter to employees, TSMC Chairman Mark Liu emphasized that the company has evolved beyond being just “Taiwan’s TSMC” to being recognized globally. Liu urged the over 70,000 TSMC employees worldwide to communicate effectively with respect and inclusivity, encouraging them to “speak the truth” within the organization. In…