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BMW Group hosts first conference on Quantum Computing for Automotive Challenges

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The BMW Group is hosting the first conference on Quantum Computing for Automotive Challenges. The BMW Group sees its role not only as one member of the quantum computing community but wants to actively network, collaborate and thereby bridge the gap between foundational and applied research. The event will take place online.

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EST-Floattech delivers 2.2 MWh Green Orca battery system for event vessel Oceandiva London

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MWh Green Orca Li-ion battery system ( earlier post ) for the electric event vessel Oceandiva London. The event vessel was designed for the British events company Smart Group by Amsterdam-based company Oceandiva, which operates similar ships in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.

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Tesla hacked by Synacktiv at 2024 Pwn2Own Event

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The 2024 Pwn2Own Automotive event is officially underway, and hacking group Synacktiv successfully collected $100,000 on the first day after hacking a Tesla Modem. Synacktiv was able to hack both a Tesla Modem and the JuiceBox EV Charging Station on the first day of the event. I’d love to hear from you!

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Switzerland bans large events due to coronavirus; Geneva International Motor Show cancelled three days before opening

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The Swiss Federal Council—the group that constitutes the federal government of Switzerland—held an extraordinary meeting today, categorized the situation in Switzerland as “particular” in terms of the Epidemics Act, and banned large-scale events involving more than 1,000 people.

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Tesla Giga Berlin event details expansion plans ahead of community vote

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Tesla held an informational event at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg on Sunday, detailing its expansion plans ahead of a community vote on the proposed project. The event was open to the local community, and it comes ahead of a month-long period beginning next week, in which citizens will be able to vote on the project. to 5:30 p.m.

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Tesla Cybertruck pushed to the limit with broken bolt at off-roading event

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During the recent King of the Hammers off-road racing event, the Unplugged Performance team pushed the Cybertruck to its limits—breaking a rear steering bolt in the process. You can see a photo with the wheel off below, along with a few other photos and video from the event that were shared on Saturday. All in the same week.”

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Volvo Group launches first vehicle made of fossil-free steel

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Volvo Group revealed what it said was the world’s first vehicle made of fossil-free steel from SSAB ( earlier post )—made in Volvo Construction Equipment’s facility in Braås, Sweden. Our collaboration with Volvo Group shows that green transition is possible and brings results. —Martin Lindqvist, President and CEO at SSAB.

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