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This Engineer Is Helping to Make India a Global Semiconductor Hub

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That memorable event occurred in May, when Sharma and a delegation from his employer, Renesas Electronics , met with Narendra Modi to discuss how the semiconductor company could support the prime minister’s India Semiconductor Mission and Digital India initiative. He learned how to set up antennas and radios to track celestial events.

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Kia goes full throttle on EVs despite demand concerns

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During Kia’s CEO Investor Day event, the Asian carmaker announced plans to sell 3.2 million EVs in the global market in 2024. Kia ultimately aims to boost its global EV sales to 4 million by 2027 and 4.3 Kia is prepared to fully invest in electric vehicles (EVs), despite growing concerns of slowing demand for EVs.

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Study confirms €1T green hydrogen potential for Africa

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Government leaders, ministers, international finance, business partners and civil society from across Africa attended the unveiling event. The report was formally handed over to partners on 20 December. This is equivalent to energy costs of US$60 a barrel.

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Geely’s Zeekr EV brand raises $500M in Pre-A from 5 partners; Intel leading investor

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Based on Geely Holding’s global electric architecture SEA, the 001 has a top speed of more than 200 km/h (124 mph) with a 0-100 km/h time of 3.8 All batteries have been through extensive testing to ensure safety in event of crash. Intel Capital, part of Intel, is a global investor in emerging technologies.

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Hyundai, Motional to deploy Level 4 IONIQ 5 robotaxis in US in 2023

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Hyundai Motor Company launched a global manifesto campaign called ‘Innovation Begins, from Very Human Things’ to share its vision for self-driving robotaxis. Hyundai and Motional plan to begin transporting public passengers in the IONIQ 5 robotaxi first in Las Vegas and then expanding to major cities in the US and globally.

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Foxconn unveils three EVs developed in-house

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Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group), a global leader in smart manufacturing, unveiled three electric vehicles in has developed in-house: the Model C recreational vehicle; the Model E sedan; and the Model T electric bus. Terry Gou, Founder of Hon Hai, made a surprise appearance by driving out in a Model E electric car.

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Ford launches 10-year project to transform Dearborn campus; sustainability in the built environment; Living Building Challenge

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The transformation will integrate sustainability and innovation throughout the built environment, including a new Sustainability Showcase building on the product campus, which will aim to meet Living Building Challenge standards, the highest level of sustainability certification today. More than 7.5 —Bill Ford, Ford executive chairman.