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Porsche presents 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

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Porsche has presented an innovative alternative to conventional bucket seat upholstery with the concept study “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat”. As a next step, street-legal “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seats” in three different firmness levels and colors will be available ex-works from the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur from mid-2021.

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Minda Corporation, Pricol to present arguments to CCI over stake acquisition | Autocar Professional

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are both preparing to present their arguments to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) following notices received regarding Minda’s proposed acquisition of an additional 8.79% stake in Pricol. Minda Corporation and Pricol Ltd. stakes worth Rs 400 crore in rival Pricol Ltd. What arethe key issues in the deal that CCI may scrutinise?

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BC government won’t support Northern Gateway oilsands pipeline as presented over spill response concerns

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In its final written submission to the Northern Gateway Pipeline Joint Review Panel (JRP), the government of British Columbia states that it cannot support the project as presented to the panel primarily because Northern Gateway (NG) has been unable to adequately detail its response to a spill. —BC Environment Minister Terry Lake.

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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. Public awareness campaigns and support for mercury-free alternatives will also be part of the plans.

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Twitter’s filing citing federal investigation on Elon Musk seems to be old news

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Recently, news emerged that Twitter’s legal team had written in a court filing that Elon Musk is being investigated by federal authorities in relation to his attempted acquisition of the social media company. Twitter’s legal team also asked the court for access to documents that Musk had given to authorities. ” .

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VW uncovers irregularities in type-approval CO2 levels affecting about 800K vehicles as part of diesel investigation

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Based on present knowledge, around 800,000 vehicles from the Volkswagen Group could be affected, the company said. This should lead to a reliable assessment of the legal, and the subsequent economic consequences of this not yet fully explained issue, Volkswagen said. Matthias Müller, CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft.

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Elon Musk’s xAI highlights societal impact with Nevada incorporation: report

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” Unlike traditional corporations solely focused on shareholder value, xAI’s legal structure as a benefit corporation formalizes its commitment to positive societal and environmental outcomes. .” In their letter, Musk and his peers noted that advanced AI systems may present risks to society and humanity as a whole.

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