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A new wave of electric vehicles are ready to charge at 70 mph, ET Auto
While traditional hybrid vehicles use gas to turn the wheels, a new crop of cars are burning it exclusively to charge a large onboard battery. It’s a strategy one might expect from an 8-year-old’s brainstorm, and it’s not a particularly efficient solution or a cheap one. The large-format truck will travel 145 miles on a 92 kWh battery, enough to cover most daily commutes and then some. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) brought the strategy mainstream in 2013 when it launched the i3, which offered a two-gallon, two-cylinder gas engine. “Ninety percent of the time or more, people probably won’t need more than 100 miles a day.”Range-extending vehicles offer auto executives another unique value: help to navigate the culture wars.
Source:Economic Times
July 29, 2024 00:14 UTC
What life feels like when earth’s temperatures soar to record highs
“I was watching the thermostat every morning be a little warmer than the previous warm morning. “I pretty quickly figured I didn’t like a hot dry climate,” Mote said. He erected special shade structure for them, added more workers to ease the load and urges them to hydrate. In Denver’s City Park, the swan-shaped pedal boat rental shop isn’t that busy because it’s beastly hot outside and those brave souls who do go out have to sit on hot fiberglass seats. There’s not much shade for the workers, “but we do hide in our little shack,” said employee Dominic Prado, 23.
Source:The Hindu
July 29, 2024 00:05 UTC
Same old collapse story for Lanka, India wrap series
SYNOPSIS: In a rain-curtailed fixture at Pallekele, Sri Lanka’s batting collapses for a second successive night as India make full use of it to wrap up the series with a match to go. Three balls into India’s chase of 162 – which was definitely below par on the flat deck at Pallekele – Sri Lanka had a rain break to thank. Sans Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav Sri Lanka’s batting has shown what better teams can do to this Indian attack. Pallekele: Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera plays a shot during the first T20 International cricket match of a series between India and Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, in Pallekele, Saturday, July 27, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Pallekele: Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera plays a shot during the first T20 International cricket match of a series between India and Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, in Pallekele, Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Source:Indian Express
July 28, 2024 23:55 UTC
Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know
(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelWashington: New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported on Sunday - but some appear to work far better than others. Many patients instead are diagnosed based on symptoms and cognitive exams.Labs have begun offering a variety of tests that can detect certain signs of Alzheimer's in blood. But they only work in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's and proving patients qualify in time can be difficult. Blood testing was far more accurate, Lund University researchers reported Sunday at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Philadelphia. But there are studies underway testing possible therapies for people at high risk of Alzheimer's, and some include blood testing.
Source:Economic Times
July 28, 2024 22:38 UTC
Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Shooter Manu Bhaker Reacts To Her Historic Win
Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Shooter Manu Bhaker Reacts To Her Historic WinManu Bhaker, the Indian shooter and Olympic Bronze Medalist at the Paris Olympics 2024, has shared her first reaction after winning the bronze medal for India in the Women's 10m Air Pistol Final. In this video, we bring you her heartfelt words and emotions as she celebrates this monumental achievement. Stay tuned to hear directly from the champion herself!
Source:dna
July 28, 2024 21:06 UTC
PM Modi Congratulates Manu Bhaker On Winning Bronze Medal
PM Modi Congratulates Manu Bhaker On Winning Bronze MedalPM Modi congratulated Manu Bhaker on winning a bronze medal at the Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal. He praised her resilience and expressed confidence in her future performances.
Source:dna
July 28, 2024 20:09 UTC
Paris Olympic: मनु भाकर ने पेरिस ओलंपिक में भारत को दिलाया पहला मेडल, इस गेम में जीता पदक
Olympic Highlights Today: भारत की निशानेबाज मनु भाकर (Manu Bhaskar) ने पेरिस ओलंपिक (Paris Olympic) शूटिंग में भारत का 12 साल का पदक का सूखा समाप्त करते हुए महिला 10 मीटर एयर पिस्टल शूटिंग (Air Pistol Shooting) में कांस्य पदक जीत लिया है. महिला शूटिंग में भारत का पहला मेडल19 साल की उम्र में मनु भाकर ने टोक्यो ओलंपिक में शिरकत की थी. इस ओलंपिक में भारत का निशानेबाजी में ओवरऑल प्रदर्शन भी खराब रहा था, लेकिन मनु भाकर ने पेरिस ओलंपिक में शानदार वापसी करते हुए कांस्य पदक जीत लिया है. युवा अवस्था में ही मनु भाकर रैंकिंग के माध्यम से भारत की शूटिंग स्टार बन गई. इसके बाद 14 वर्ष की उम्र में मनु ने शूटिंग में अपना करियर बनाने का अंतिम फैसला किया.
Source:Dainik Bhaskar
July 28, 2024 17:42 UTC
Mudra: Budgeting big for small business
I would now like to apply for the bigger Tarun loan to add a copier facility and internet cafe,’’ says N Prameela. Cumulative data show that Mudra loans exceeding ₹30 lakh crore have been disbursed since the the scheme’s launch in 2015. The public-sector banks have a lion’s share of Mudra loans, with State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank, and Canara Bank leading in disbursements. Grassroots impactThe growth in Mudra loans is driven by a range of factors. There is a huge market for small loans to the underserved segments, which needs to be tapped.
Source:The Hindu
July 28, 2024 17:25 UTC
The Hindu Editorial of 27 July 2024 For UPSC & Other Govt. Exams
The first part involved assessing the current state of regional cooperation, building on the outcomes of the 1st Retreat. India announced support for cancer research, treatment, and issuance of e-visas for patients from all BIMSTEC states. The first part involved assessing the current state of regional cooperation, building on the outcomes of the 1st Retreat. India announced support for cancer research, treatment, and issuance of e-visas for patients from all BIMSTEC states. ConclusionThe 2nd BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in New Delhi highlighted India’s commitment to regional cooperation and development.
Source:The Hindu
July 28, 2024 16:35 UTC
Manu Bhaker's dedication, hard work, and passion have truly paid off: Abhinav Bindra
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Source:Economic Times
July 28, 2024 16:33 UTC
The Emperor’s New Museum: Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum tells a story about the Mughal emperor - Telegraph India
A museum celebrating the Mughals — otherwise, red-rag to Hindu nationalists — will be inaugurated next week. The Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum in New Delhi has around 500 artefacts; many of them on long lease from the National Museum and the Delhi Fort Museum at Red Fort. And behind this giant effort is the Agha Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC). ADVERTISEMENTArchana Saad Akhtar, who is programme director of the AKTC, explained why Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, is the protagonist of the story this museum tries to tell. Colourful Mughal era tiles, gathered by Persian scholar S. M. Yunus Jaffery have been donated by an anonymous benefactor.
Source:The Telegraph
July 28, 2024 16:29 UTC
The Hindu Editorial of 26 July 2024 For UPSC & Other Govt. Exams
Assessment of the Conflict in UkraineTiming and Context : The timing of Modi’s visit, two years into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, is crucial. By prioritizing a meeting with Putin over a joint appearance with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Modi highlights India’s strategic autonomy. By prioritizing a meeting with Putin over a joint appearance with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Modi highlights India’s strategic autonomy. Strategic Autonomy: India’s visit to Russia reaffirms its strategic autonomy, asserting its ability to navigate complex international relations independently. The visit highlights India’s recognition of Russia’s resilience in the Ukraine conflict and its strategic importance in India’s geopolitical calculations.
Source:The Hindu
July 28, 2024 16:22 UTC
Are enough formal jobs being created?
Economists and small industrialists say the conditions and procedures built into these schemes may create obstacles for effective implementation. “There is a bigger structural reason why the economy is not able to create jobs, and that is due to insufficient demand, caused by low consumption… and the lack of private investment. The need is to create formal jobs to keep up with the pace of the supply, which is not happening, as evidenced by the fact that the proportion of salaried workers has actually dropped slightly over the last five years. What else is needed to create jobs? If the urgent requirement is to stimulate demand by increasing consumption, another step could be to raise wages in MGNREGA, the rural jobs scheme, and create a similar employment guarantee scheme for urban workers, says Mr. Roychowdhury.
Source:The Hindu
July 28, 2024 15:03 UTC
Mitsubishi-Honda-Nissan Alliance: Mitsubishi Motors to join Honda-Nissan alliance, Nikkei reports, ET Auto
AdvtAdvtJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Download ETAuto App Get Realtime updatesSave your favourite articles Scan to download AppJapan's Mitsubishi Motors is set to join an alliance between Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, creating a tie-up between automakers with combined sales of more than 8 million vehicles, the Nikkei newspaper said on Sunday.Mitsubishi Motors, which is 34% owned by Nissan, will work with Honda and Nissan to finalise the details of their strategic partnership , Nikkei said, adding the three firms intend to standardise in-vehicle software that controls cars.Mitsubishi Motors declined to comment on the report, while a Nissan spokesperson would only say the report was not based on something either of the companies had announced. Spokespeople for Honda did not respond to a request for comment.The push comes as Nissan, Japan's third biggest automaker, has been steadily losing market share in its two largest markets, the United States and China, which together accounted for half of its global sales in the year to March.On Thursday, the company slashed its annual outlook after heavy discounting in the U.S. almost completely wiped out its first-quarter profit.Nissan and Honda said in March they were considering a strategic partnership to collaborate on producing electric vehicle components and artificial intelligence in automotive software platforms.Mitsubishi Motors is already part of a long-standing alliance with Nissan and France's Renault that the three automakers last year agreed to restructure, aiming for a downsized but more pragmatic and agile partnership.Separate collaboration between Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi Motors could help Japan's automakers cut costs and beef up to battle tough competition in EVs, dominated by companies like China's BYD and Tesla In China, the world's largest auto market, Japanese brands previously were strong but are now up against domestic automakers that have rapidly increased production and won over consumers with low-priced vehicles loaded with software.
Source:Economic Times
July 28, 2024 14:46 UTC
'She has no clue, she’s evil', Donald Trump attacks Kamala Harris on immigration and crime
As the presidential campaign enters a critical final 100 day stretch, Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, rallied supporters on Saturday in a state that hasn’t backed a GOP candidate for the White House since 1972. Trump spoke for more than an hour and a half to cheering crowds holding signs supporting police and calling for the deportation of migrants in the country illegally. He continued a pattern of escalating attacks against Harris on immigration and crime. “She has no clue, she’s evil,” Trump said, suggesting Harris had failed at her tasks related to the border as vice president.
Source:Economic Times
July 28, 2024 14:32 UTC