#Electric Vehicle Platform market

[vmantras]

Tata Punch EV Empowered S: A Compact SUV for Urban Commuters

₹13.29Lakh The Tata Punch EV Empowered S is a significant addition to India’s burgeoning electric vehicle market, positioned as a compact SUV offering a mix of modern technology, performance, and comfort. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its features, strengths, and areas for improvement: Performance and Drivability Powertrain: Motor: A Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor delivers 60 kW (80.46…

[entertainment-and-you]

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV: A Game-Changer in the Electric Vehicle Market

The automotive industry is witnessing a significant shift as electric vehicles (EVs) become more prevalent, and Chevrolet is at the forefront with the launch of the 2024 Equinox EV. This new addition to Chevy’s lineup is not only a testament to the brand’s commitment to electrification but also a potential game-changer in making EVs more accessible to the average consumer. Design and…

[awesome-casuallyfamouscollector]

The Tesla Model Y profited from its end-of-quarter peak and had 6,098 deliveries, allowing it to be #1 in the plugin table and 4th overall(..)

[goelectricpe]

ElectricPe - India’s leading and most trusted EV (Electric Vehicle) charging platform. 

ElectricPe provides convenient, affordable, and clean electric mobility to billions of Indians so that you can keep up with the latest green trends without compromising on convenience.

We aim to provide a billion Indians with smart, affordable, and clean electric mobility. Consider us a one-stop platform for all of your EV needs. From supercharging your EV to purchasing a new one, we've got you covered!

[rideboomindia]

RideBoom Revolutionizes Transportation with Innovative Solutions and Unmatched Convenience

RideBoom India is expanding its innovative ridesharing services to 20 more cities across India. Providing affordable, eco-friendly transportation options to the masses.

RideBoom, the leading transportation service provider, is proud to announce its commitment to revolutionizing the transportation industry with innovative solutions and unmatched convenience for riders and drivers alike.

Unmatched Convenience

RideBoom is dedicated to providing unmatched convenience compared to other transportation services. With the RideBoom app, users can easily book a car, taxi, or delivery service right from their mobile devices. The app connects users with nearby drivers or couriers, allowing them to get to their destination or receive their deliveries quickly and efficiently.

Innovative Solutions

RideBoom is constantly innovating to provide the best possible experience for its users. The company has recently expanded its Bike Taxi Service to additional cities, offering an eco-friendly and efficient mode of transportation for short-distance travel. RideBoom is also exploring the integration of electric vehicles into its fleet, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and the EV revolution.

Commitment to Safety and Reliability

At the core of RideBoom's mission is a dedication to providing safe and reliable transportation services. The company has implemented stringent safety measures and training protocols to ensure that its drivers and couriers deliver a secure and comfortable experience for all users.

Transforming the Ride-Hailing Industry

RideBoom's innovative approach and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction have positioned the company as a leader in the transportation industry. By continuously introducing new features and adapting to changing market conditions, RideBoom is redefining the way people and goods move, ultimately transforming the ride-hailing landscape.

"RideBoom is committed to revolutionizing the transportation industry and providing our users with the best possible experience," said the RideBoom founder. "We are excited to continue innovating and expanding our services to meet the evolving needs of our customers."

For more information about RideBoom India and its services, please visit https://rideboom.com/india/

About RideBoom India

RideBoom India is the leading ridesharing platform in the country, providing affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation solutions to commuters across India. Founded in 2020, the company has experienced rapid growth and now operates in many cities, connecting passengers with a network of verified drivers. RideBoom India is committed to revolutionizing the way people commute and contributing to a more sustainable future.

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Dean Obeidallah at The Dean's Report:

“The one big thing nobody is talking about: Did Elon want to shut the government down because of his business deals with China?” That was the first line of Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass) multi-part statement Saturday posted on Elon Musk’s platform, X--ironically enough. A similar point was also made Friday by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)—the ranking minority member of the House Appropriations Committee-in a detailed letter to leaders of the House and the Senate. What was the issue the two were flagging? As Rep. McGovern wrote: “The original funding bill (that he [Musk] killed) included what’s called an “outbound investment” provision—which would limit & screen U.S. money flowing to China. That would have made it easier to keep cutting-edge AI and quantum computing tech—as well as jobs—in America. But Elon had a problem.” DeLauro gave even more context to this provision vetting investments in China: “This outbound investment provision was agreed to after months of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations and years of advocacy from Members of Congress. It would have kept innovation and manufacturing in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and other cutting-edge technologies in the United States and prevented wealthy investors from continuing to offshore production and U.S. intellectual property into China – benefiting only their bottom lines and the Chinese Communist Party.” But Musk—per these two members of Congress—led the charge to block this proposed legislation because as McGovern accurately noted, Musk’s “second-largest market is China. He’s building huge factories there. His bottom line depends on staying in China’s good graces.” The result was that when the new budget deal was agreed upon Friday, guess what was missing? Yep, the provision that would’ve been bad for Musk’s business deals with the Chinese Communist Party—which is in essence Musk’s business partner as the NY Times detailed earlier this year in an article titled, “How Elon Musk Became ‘Kind of Pro-China.’” (Musk’s exact words.)

Rep. DeLauro explained in more detail the financial incentive behind Musk’s action to block this provision: “Musk’s car company, Tesla has poured billions of dollars into investments in China, particularly its “gigafactory” in Shanghai. The Shanghai plant is Tesla’s largest car manufacturing facility – the Chinese gigafactory produced about 50 percent of Tesla’s global automobile output over the last year.” DeLauro continued, “And in May of this year, Tesla broke ground on a new $200 million factory to manufacture large batteries critical to its electric vehicle supply chain…Notably, proponents of regulating U.S. investment in China have advocated for the inclusion of large battery manufacturing in the list of technologies subject to outbound investment screening.” Yep, these new law could’ve impacted Musk’s new business venture per DeLauro.

Rep. McGovern also raised concerns about Musk’s future business plans involving China, explaining Musk “wants to build an AI data center there too—which could endanger U.S. security.” Importantly, DeLauro detailed for all to see Musk’s documented personal relations with the Chinese Communist Party, noting, “Musk has ingratiated himself with Chinese Communist Party leadership.” For example, she cited Musk’s close ties with “Chinese premier Li Qiang, who helped rush the construction of Tesla’s Shanghai gigafactory.” DeLauro concluded her letter by writing, “It is extremely alarming that House Republican leadership, at the urging of an unelected billionaire, scrapped…this critical provision to protect American jobs and critical capabilities.” Adding, “This is particularly concerning given Elon Musk’s extensive investments in China in key sectors and his personal ties with Chinese Communist Party leadership, and calls into question the real reason for Musk’s opposition to the original funding deal.”

[...] In fact, even a well-known Republican raised alarm bells about Musk’s loyalty to Beijing. Vivek Ramaswamy--who Trump tapped with Musk to co-head the newly created Department of Government Efficiency--was publicly warning in 2023 that Musk was a puppet for the Chinese Communist Party. As CNN recently reported, Ramaswamy was concerned that “Tesla is increasingly beholden to China,” adding damningly, “I have no reason to think Elon won’t jump like a circus monkey when [China’s leader] Xi Jinping calls in the hour of need.” The GOP silence on Musk’s extensive ties to the Chinese Communist Party is beyond hypocritical given that for years Republicans have slammed China as a threat. For example, in January 2023, the House GOP created “The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party” designed to address the “threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party and develop a plan of action to defend the American people, our economy, and our values.” Earlier this year, the House GOP led the charge to ban Tik Tok from having access to the United States--which was signed into law and goes into effect Jan. 19, 2025 unless the Chinese company that owns the social media platform sells it to a non-Chinese company. But when it comes to Musk, the GOP doesn’t care that he has documented ties to top Chinese Communist Party officials.

CCP puppet and de facto “President” Elon Musk helped block the original CR to protect his business deals with the Chinese government, because it had an “outbound investment” provision that would screen any US money sent to China.

[probablyasocialecologist]

As the American sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein recognized, capitalism fuels economic growth through shifting the cost of that development onto the Global South. So long as this externalization of costs runs smoothly, those of us living in the Global North can enjoy a rich lifestyle and avoid suffering the consequences of environmental crises. This is how we’ve been able to avoid thinking seriously about the true cost of our expansive lifestyles for so long.

[...]

The dilemma is this: As the economy grows, the range of human economic activity grows too, which means that the volume of resource and energy consumption will also grow, making it difficult to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This is a historical tendency. In other words, even green economic growth may cause increases in carbon emissions and resource use in direct proportion to its success because economic growth is historically accompanied by more frequent consumption of bigger commodities, including ones in wasteful and carbon-intensive industries. This in turn will necessitate more and more dramatic increases in efficiency, but there is an insurmountable physical limit to the improvement of technological efficiency. This is the Growth Trap, a major pitfall awaiting capitalism as it attempts to establish a zero-carbon economy. The question is, can this trap be avoided? Unfortunately, escaping this trap is unlikely. Sustaining a growth rate of 2–3 percent for the GDP would necessitate the immediate reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 10 percent every year to hit the 1.5° C target. If we leave it to the market, the likelihood of achieving a yearly reduction rate as dramatic as 10 percent or more is very low.

[...]

Make no mistake: Green New Deal–style governmental platforms enabling large-scale investment into remaking nations at a fundamental level are indispensable in the struggle to combat climate change. It’s undeniable that we must make the transition to solar energy, electric vehicles, and the like. Public transportation systems must be expanded and made free to all, bicycle lanes must be built, public housing fitted with solar panels must be created—these sorts of works projects, driven by public spending, are all vital. But these things are not enough. It might sound counterintuitive, but the goal of any Green New Deal should not be economic growth but rather the slowing down of the economy. Measures to stop climate change cannot double as ways to further economic growth. Indeed, the less such measures aim to grow the economy, the higher the possibility they’ll work.

[workersolidarity]

[ 📹 Footage shows scenes of the extent of the massive destruction in Hamad Town, in the Khan Yunis governate, in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting from the bombardment and purposeful destruction of local infrastructure by the Israali occupation army.]

[ 📸 A photograph published by WAFA News showing a Palestinian family performing Iftar after managing to scrape together enough food to break their fast during Ramadan in the south of Gaza after being displaced from the Jabalia Refugee Camp.]

[ 📈 A graphic showing the current death toll of 31'645 civilians killed and 73'676 others wounded as a result of the Zionist genocide in Gaza.]

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STARVATION AND DESTITUION DURING RAMADAN AS BOMBINGS CONTINUE ON DAY 163 OF ISRAEL'S ONGOING GENOCIDE IN THE GAZA STRIP

On the 163rd day of Israel's ongoing war of genocide in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) committed a total of 9 new massacres of Palestinian families, resulting in the deaths of 92 Palestinian civilians, mostly women and children, and wounding another 130 others over the previous 24-hours.

As the majority of the Arab world break their fasts in the evening with large, warm, family meals, many of the Palestinian families of the Gaza Strip have nothing for iftar, and are unable to break their fasts or instead rely on soups of herbs or feed their families rotting bread as a shortage in flour continues largely unabated.

The Zionist occupation army continues to prevent the entry of the vast majority of food aid being sent to Gaza via various Arab and Western countries, especially aid intended for the northern Gaza Strip as residents starve in the streets, picking through garbage and consuming rotting food and contaminated water.

Even in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, stripped of its usual Ramadan decorations, only a few food stalls remain open in the local market, selling kunafa stuffed with nuts at a sticker-shock price of 80 sheckels per kilogram, or roughly $10 per pound, well beyond the reach of starving families who've been without work for more than five months as Israel continues its bombing and shelling campaign across the Palestinian enclave, even as basic materials and fuel necessary for rebuilding the Strip are blocked from entry.

As 40yo Ahmed Al-Kayyal tells local news organization WAFA, "There is no taste to Ramadan in this dirty and bloody war, a war of extermination, with no food or drink."

Local resident, Jamal Al-Khatib, had similar sentiments, telling the Palestinian news agency, "There is no food at all, so how will we break our fast in Ramadan? How can we rejoice when there is no shelter, electricity, or water?"

According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA), one in three children in the Gaza Strip are now "acutely malnourished" as famine looms over the Palestinian population of the enclave.

"Malnutrition among children is spreading fast and reaching devastating and unprecedented levels in the Gaza Strip due to the wide-reaching impacts of the war and ongoing restrictions on aid delivery," UNRWA shared in a post on the social media platform X.

"An immediate humanitarian ceasefire continues to provide the only chance to save children’s lives and end their suffering," the aid organization added.

Meanwhile, the bombing and shelling of civilian homes by the IOF continued relentlessly overnight, with a concentration of firepower on the central Gaza Strip.

In one example from last night's carnage, Zionist air forces bombed a civilian home belonging to the Thabet family in the Beshara neighborhood of Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 11 civilians, with the majority of victims being women and children. An update on the massacre said the death toll in the bombing has since risen to 12, with a large number of wounded victims reported in the atrocity as well.

An additional Israeli airstrike targeting a civilian vehicle in the city of Al-Zahra, in the central Gaza Strip, resulted in the killing of two Palestinians and wounded another.

Similarly, an Israeli bombing of a residential home in the New Camp area of Al-Nuseirat, also in central Gaza, killed another six Palestinians and wounded at least 10 others.

Occupation warplanes also concentrated their firepower on various neighborhoods of Gaza City, ensuring the complete and utter destruction of the local infrastructure of the most developed city in the Gaza Strip, making the future of the city uncertain as the landscape becomes more and more uninhabitable.

In one example, Zionist fighter jets bombarded the Al-Manara building in the vicinity of the Ashlelon Mosque in the Al-Shati Refugee Camp, west of Gaza City, while occupation aircraft also bombed the Nabil building on Al-Jalaa Street.

Occupation warplanes also bombed a group of Palestinian civilians picking hibiscus plants in the east of Gaza, with Al-Shifa Medical Complex reporting the death of one of the victims and the wounding of five others as a result.

In the southern Gaza Strip, the Israeli occupation army launched a firebelt targeting a residential square in Al-Qarara, east of Khan Yunis, while occupation air forces bombarded a tract of agricultural land near the border with Egypt, which, although no casualties were reported in the bombing, the systematic destruction of agricultural lands in the Gaza Strip is helping to contribute to the enforced famine and starvation of the Palestinian population.

In another sickening atrocity, Zionist occupation forces in gunboats opened fire on the tents of displaced Palestinian families on the coast, west of Rafah, in the south of Gaza, killing a 19yo woman when two of the Zionist soldiers' live bullets entered her skull.

As a result of Israel's ongoing war of genocide in the Gaza Strip, the endlessly rising death toll has now exceeded 31'645 Palestinians killed, more than 25'000 of which being women and children according to the United States Pentagon, with another 73'676 civilians wounded since the beginning of the current round of Israeli aggression beginning on October 7th, 2023.

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[tomorrowusa]

While Elon Musk is having fascist orgasms on Twitter X, Tesla dropped $71 billion in value.

A significant portion of Tesla's customer base consisted of upscale liberals. Musk decided that it would be fun to use his platform to attack them and their views. You don't have to be a savvy genius to understand that this would not be good for business.

Shares in Tesla plunged as much as 11% after the market opened Thursday, wiping $73 billion off the company’s market value hours after it warned of slowing growth in electric car sales and an existential threat from Chinese rivals. In an earnings presentation Wednesday, the world’s most valuable automaker said its sales growth this year “may be notably lower” than last as it continued developing the “next-generation” vehicle, likely a lower-priced model. While it reported a sizeable 38% increase in deliveries last year compared with 2022, Tesla had previously targeted a 50% annual growth rate averaged over several years. Tesla’s (TSLA) financial results for the last quarter also disappointed, with adjusted earnings per share down 40% from a year earlier, and revenue, which rose 3% to top $25 billion, coming in below market forecasts. It was the second straight quarter the company fell short of earnings forecast by analysts, following a string of better-than-expected results stretching back to the start of 2021.

Musk diverted attention from his core business so he could become a professional rightwing internet troll. Among other things, he jumped on Ron DeSantis's anti-woke bandwagon and was host for Meatball Ron's campaign launch last year – which turned into a fiasco.

[a-man-for-hire-and-his-archives]

Kia EV Owners Survive Zombie-Riddled Aussie Suburbs in Latest from Innocean

Exclusive: Innocean Australia has launched Kia's EV range with a cast of zombies wearing Crocs and carrying KeepCups, creative partners Nick Cole and Pat Allenby tell LBB’s Tom Loudon

Kia has taken a fresh approach to promoting its new electric vehicle range, combining entertainment with practicality in a zombie-infested suburban setting.

Created by Innocean Australia and directed by Francois Rousselet, the campaign imagines a world overrun by zombies, where features like Smart Park Assist, Kia Voice Command, stealthy quietness, and a cool box ensure survival.

The campaign launches with a strategic tie-in to the Australian Open and aims to captivate both sports fans and electric vehicle enthusiasts. Creative partners Nick Cole and Pat Allenby told LBB they intended to bring something different to the Kia EV brand - which “has ‘survival’ written all over it” -  and stand out in a crowded market.

“Take that thought into a fun, fictional space and out pops a zombie apocalypse, where the only survivors drive various models in the range.

“Kia wants ads that are memorable, slick, have the car at the heart of the story, and entertain the audience.”

Fresh from directing films for Canal+ and A$AP Rocky, plus the John Lewis Christmas spot, Division director Francois Rousselet’s initial treatment “blew them [Nick and Pat] away,” and his storyboards even drew applause.

“What he boarded ended up being exactly what we saw on set, just heaps bigger,” they said.

“He not only wanted to bring the zombie apocalypse to leafy suburbia, but he wanted to give it a real summertime, sunny vibe, which felt really fresh for the zombie genre.

“We loved how he wanted to give each zombie a distinctly Aussie personality - a female fitspo zombie wearing Crocs carrying a KeepCup and dusty council worker zombies, for example.”

More than 100 movement artists transformed into Aussie zombies, including actors Luke Arnold, Tess Haubrich, and Chloe Zuel, as well as special guest Jamie Durie. Innocean ��worked with content creators to expand the world we built. Even in the apocalypse, creators are hustling.”

The campaign leverages Kia’s Australian Open sponsorship, and features bespoke, piece-to-camera content telling a larger narrative of life in the apocalypse.

Nick and Pat said the Australian Open warranted the campaign’s “epic” scale.

“It’s probably the biggest platform during the year to launch a campaign.”

The EV range, including the EV3, EV5, and EV9, follows the debut of Kia’s first ute, the Kia Tasman, last year. That vehicle entered the highly-competitive ute market with a star-studded campaign from Innocean, ‘Kia’s Getting a Ute’. This time around, the agency had the same brief: help the brand stand out in a cluttered category.

“Unlike other car brands, they have a full range to choose from at varying price points,” Nick and Pat said.

“If the campaign serves that up in a memorable and entertaining way, then we’ll take it.”

Kia Australia GM marketing, Dean Norbiato, agrees, adding, “A zombie apocalypse set against sunny Australian suburbia is a unique creative playground to showcase Kia’s EV range in a genuinely entertaining way.”

At the end of last year, Innocean Australia hired Brendan Willenberg as ECD to replace Wesley Hawes, who became CCO at 72andSunny.

“I think I’ll bring a creative maturity burst, not necessarily through just work but throughout the customer journey as a whole,” he told LBB in an exclusive interview. 

Innocean’s latest for Kia rolls out across social, digital, and TVC.

Source: LLB

[echoesofwisdomcountup]

89 Days Until Tears of the Kingdom Release. The Trailer Breakdown is here. Sorry Tumblr killed the image quality. This is Part One of Three.

Warning: This will be obscenely long. I have spent hours of my life on this and I even went around Hyrule in BOTW to double check things. I have also watched only one reaction/analysis video (Limcube) whose ideas I reference a few times but the rest is all me. Now, I know many of the oddities and differences could easily be explained by saying we time travel into the past but I’m going to approach this for the most part as if we are not time traveling because it's more fun this way. Also, the colors refer to the corresponding arrows/circles on the image above it.

First thoughts: Dang the sky is mad. Do not wear metal in this weather. Red: Malice spewing out of Death Mountain. Never not gonna be interested in that. Green: Green swirlies. I’m assuming this is something that lets you travel into the sky. Maybe lets you phase through the ground like one of the past trailers has shown us. Liquifies Link even. Orange: Weird funky rock. Meteorites?? Yeah I’m gonna point these out a lot.

Red: Malice pool right next to the green swirlies. Blue: Tiny glowing dots in the distance. Other green swirlies? If so they seem to dot the landscape like shrines in that you can see the glow far off. Unless they are more of those symbols/drawings inscribed on ground/grass that we see later.

First thoughts: Keese on steroids. My friend suggests calling them Geese. Second thoughts: Actually, they remind me of the flying enemies from Twilight Princess, Twilit Kargarok, only yellow. Hmm yellow and orange… I hope they are not electric or fire although there seems to be a lack of that in the trailer. Note: The area is clearly where the Sheikah Tower near the Korok Forest (Woodland Tower) should be, except well it’s obviously not there.

Blue: Glowing towers that are clearly not Shiekah Towers. I like the spotlights though. They look kinda prehistoric.  Orange: Big glowy symbols/drawing. I really want to know what these are for. Green: It’s kinda hard to see but I think it’s a big storm tornado thing in the sky. You can see it much better later in the trailer. Reminds me of the stormhead dome in Skyward Sword.

Blue: Glowing orange thing down there. Can’t tell what it is but maybe a chest? Idk why but I have this idea you might have to jump down from higher and angle yourself to land on it. You had to do this for platforms in Skyward Sword. Red: This island being at a lower altitude from the one taking up most of the shot pleases me. I like the idea of layered sky islands. Might be a nightmare for stamina and paragliders until we can get those vehicles.

General thoughts: Brand new underground area. I’ve never seen anything like this in BOTW. Green: Blue flame spirit things. These are so interesting. I wanna know what these are. They remind me of willow the wisps or maybe the Bluepee. I hope this means more spirit things in this game. I will be quite sad if they are only an environmental design choice. Red: Malice infused Lizalfos. Again I haven’t seen elemental enemies yet. Only malice ones. Huh it’d be pretty funny if they bled black but then that’d be infringing on the Linked Universe and enemies don’t bleed in Zelda games. Pink: Why are they mining? Seriously, Ganondorf, what are you having your minions mine for? You lose something? Do the bokoblins need money or ore for something? Hmm, a bokoblin run market would be interesting. Blue: This glowy snake tree thing kinda looks like a tunnel of some sort. Maybe it’s a way to travel from the surface to this. If so I’d treat it like a slide but then I’d break my knees cause you can bet fall damage is still a thing… hmm can’t wait to see people time how long it takes for Link to fall from the highest island to the ground and go splat

Note: The Bridge of Hylia is the same. Yes, I double checked. Words: “Rise, rise my servants.” I’m fairly sure this is Ganondorf.   Red: DRAGON. THREE HEADED FIRE DRAGON. Yeah so this is one of the few elemental enemies shown in the trailer. I want to fight this thing so bad. I’ve heard people say it's a Gleeok possibly (an enemy from the first Legend of Zelda game.) It reminds me of a much cooler version of the Hydra enemies from Skyward Sword. Blue: Vaguely green glow that probably denotes a green swirly thing. Pink: Malice holding up the castle looks sick. I like that you can see it glowing red from far away.

General Thoughts: It’s Hateno and it mostly looks the same but not quite Words: “Sweep over Hyrule.” Yeah, yeah Ganondorf we get you have a grudge. Green: Green swirly thing is new. It’s not quite in the same place as the shrine which is absent from this picture.  Blue: Purah’s furnace is gone and so are the blue flame lanterns along the road and the ancient furnace down in the village. Purah’s lab also isn’t glowing. Actually, this makes me wonder about teleportation since no Sheikah slate. Maybe we get so many new vehicles because no instant teleportation.

General thoughts: First time we see Link. Hello buddy. Also sequels and moons as enemies am I right? Words: “Eliminate this kingdom and her allies.” This Ganondorf doesn’t want to rule over people but wipe them out which makes me think about Demise’s anger and hatred. However, Ocarina of Time Ganondorf devastated the land pretty badly so maybe all of the Ganondorfs/Ganons like extreme destruction. Also, I’m pretty sure Hyrule’s allies are all the different races, Zora, Rito, Gerudo (talk about betraying your own people Ganondorf), Shiekah. I’m not holding out hope for other nations/kingdoms getting involved. Blue: You can see islands in the background. I wonder what the long trailing thing is. Pink: The shield is the same one we’ve seen in a past trailer but of course Link had a different outfit then. Also the bow is a brand new one that’s not in BOTW. The sword handle also makes me think it's a new weapon. I like the triforce triangles on the shield and the not-really-Sheikah-eye eye. It’s got eyelashes.

General thoughts: I wonder if we get a super strong blood moon in the beginning and then the cycle returns to normal like BOTW or will we get more frequent blood moons or maybe blood moons are every night but they don’t work quite the same like moon is just red everynight and enemies are stronger but every once and a while we get a super blood moon that respawns enemies. Words: “Leave no survivors.” This part really makes me think more Demise than Ganondorf. The way the VA growled this part also made me think of Pig Ganon or Ganondorf’s beast form. Blue: It's kinda hard to make out but that’s a lot of malice. It’s really consuming the castle there.

Green: Green swirly thing is already present when the Ganon moon starts raining meteors. Does this mean that this footage isn’t from the first cutscene the trailer is alluding to but a later blood moon cycle? Do the swirly things appear as soon as the green seal breaks on Ganon? Or do they appear before and that's why Link and Zelda were exploring underneath the castle? Also this one happens to be in the same spot as the Jee Noh Shrine. Pink: Great plateau walls appear to be fixed and this is the area that should be full of snow. The spot is on the south side of Mount Hylia. Trust me I double checked and Ganon was so helpful as to spawn a blood moon while I was checking out the walls so I accidentally recreated this part of the trailer. Why did the climate on the plateau change so drastically and did Link and Zelda repair the walls?

First thoughts: WTF IS THAT THING??!! Second thoughts: Either it's some form of Ganon or it's a mutated malice guardian enemy. It reminds me of the corrupted evil egg guardian from Age of Calamity. I can’t decide if I want to fight it or run from it. Black: On the third look, it has bone claws/hands. Uhhh weird bone growths line up with the other enemies but this thing is disturbing me the longer I look at it. Time to move on.

General thoughts: So besides the dragon this is the only other elemental enemy. At least I think it's an enemy. Seems like a really massive and powerful Igneo Talus. Unless it's a piece of Death mountain area rising into the sky to become a lava island but that seems like a stretch.

General thoughts: Just wanted to note that since pieces of the castle are breaking off, the layout of the castle is probably gonna be changed from BOTW. Idk how much but it makes sense that they would want to alter the interior map. Not like the Castle wasn’t already a bit of a pain to navigate.

General thoughts: The red lighting looks extremely intimidating. 10/10 Pink: Malice pools where the Magnesis Shrine should be. Did Ganon’s malice eat the shrines? Where is it even coming from? Is it bubbling From underground or from the blood moon? Considering it’s so close to that bit of water near the shrine, it makes me wonder if certain water sources will be infected with malice and what that will do to the Zora. Green: Glowy symbols again. I really really want to know more about those. Yellow: The plateau walls here are damaged unlike the more fortified ones in the previous plateau picture. I also double checked and as far as I can tell this is the same exact damage that exists in BOTW. Maybe Link and Zelda didn’t get around to fixing it yet? Also if I acknowledge the time travel possibility then this just tells me that the blood moons happen in both time periods.

General thoughts: So Ganon is spawning these guys in. What does this mean for the regular bokoblins? Were they all cleared out by Link, Zelda, and a recovering Hyrule so Ganon just spawned in evolved versions? Also I can’t quite tell where this is (unless this is on the plateau walls, the nice fixed up ones we saw earlier considering the trees in the background). Oh well.

Blue: First off this is a Redead. This is a hundred percent a Redead and I give Nintendo 15/10 for scary design. Redeads are always meant to be terrifying. That being said, I will ancient arrow these things (that is if ancient arrows still exist.) Of course this begs the question. Which unlucky dead person got resurrected and mutated to be a Redead? Did Ganon turn dead Yiga into Redeads or is he using the dead Hylians that he killed during the Calamity? I wonder what the lore on these things is gonna be. Green: Big guy. A very large dude. Reminds me of the Moblins from Skyward Sword. Yellow: Bone growth on the red Moblin reminds me of a Pachycephalosaurus (dinosaur.)

Orange: Big storm in the sky but much better shot. As I said before it reminds me of the storm dome thing from Skyward Sword. Blue: Again I really like the way the malice looks streaming up and out from under the castle. It looks sufficiently ominous enough for my taste. Like that’s an evil castle right there. Green: I hunted for this area since there aren’t exactly many paved/cobbled roads in BOTW. The best I can tell is that this is the road between the Sacred Ground Ruins and the Mabe Village Ruins. Yes, I zoomed around Hyrule Field on my motorbike dodging guardian blasts every five seconds. Yeah, I felt pretty cool right up until I failed to dodge but then I murdered those two guardian stalkers so all was well.

General Thoughts: Looks like the area where the golfing minigame is in BOTW, that same valley that leads to the Forgotten Temple. Blue: There is a Molduga in that avalanche. What the heck is that about?

Green: What is that arm holding? I know it's likely a mechanical part of some sort but I thought it was a brush at first lmao Red: Makes me think of Purah and/or Robbie but this area is definitely brand new. Maybe one or both remodeled. Or it’s neither of them but a secret third option. Still the blue glow also makes me think of teleportation so maybe it's not completely go

General thoughts: Poor Link getting accosted by Doctor Octopus arms. Blue: That’s the Shiekah eye so this is probably a Shiekah place. Still, why does this place give me Yiga vibes? Pink: Let me just appreciate actual chainmail under that Champion's tunic.  Green: Clawed ancient hand. I’m very fascinated by it so just noting that it’s not glowing here.

Blue: The strange rocks. They make me think of meteorites but also the big guardian pillars that surround the castle and the material that make up the shines. Did Ganon explode those pillars and pieces of them are now littered across Hyrule? Did they just emerge out of the ground? Or, if we’re thinking about time travel, are these the materials that the Shiehka later use to make the shrines and those pillars.? Green: Big dude has a large horn. The skulls on him remind me of the bokoblin skulls that you could collect from defeated bokoblins in Skyward Sword. Also does he have an ax on his head? Pink: I went to check all the areas I could with this type of tree (Taoba Grasslands, Oseira Plains, and the area right beneath the words Gerudo Canyon which by the way has fairies lurking around) but not a single one has greenish grass with flowers. Maybe the grass literally grew greener after Calamity was defeated for a bit. Hyrule restoring itself and all that jazz.

General thoughts: Hehe look at that Hinox with his dumb little hat. Also we are in a cave. We are totally getting underground sections. Pink: This green orb looks like the one you find on the Thundra plateau. It’s also making me think of the three orbs you have to collect in Wind Waker and place in those statues. Farore vibes. Red: What is this glow? Is it the orb or something else?

General thoughts: Yes, another one of the Hinox chase. I want you to appreciate Link’s running animation… jk. I’m just noting that I’ve never seen those plants in BOTW. You must be telling yourself OP how could you expect to know every little plant in BOTW but I’m telling you I’ve played the game for somewhere around 1000 hours and I’ve watched too many BOTW videos to count. Also there are plants growing on the cave walls in the back. (I kept an eye out while I was double checking other things for this breakdown and still couldn’t find these plants. Pls correct me if I’m wrong)

General thoughts: New paraglider, yay. I mean it doesn’t seem that different but I now know we can customize it with different fabrics. I hope there are in-game customizations as well as the amiibo ones. Also, no Ridgeland Tower. I really wonder where the heck all of them went. Red: I like that you can see all these islands in the sky from down here. Also what the heck is that cube island? Limcube said he thought it was related to the mazes but I don’t wanna think of dealing with a rubix cube maze that's vertical and horizontal. I’m gonna be lost for weeks.

General thoughts: Obviously, the symbols are driving me nuts. I wanna know what they are for so badly. I do think it's funny we can just ride a horse right through them. I just know someone is gonna try and set this grass on fire to see what happens. Red: What is this thing? It’s hard to make out but it looks like it has four limbs, a tail, and tusks maybe? Yeah it looks kinda like an elephant. I wonder if it's another new enemy. Blue: Just think it's funny that there’s a random rock here.

Blue: They are like the Twilight Princess Kargarok. I know I’m not the only one getting flashbacks to that one minigame where you had to hit those fruit balloons while the Kargarok was carrying Wolf Link similar to this. Green: New weapon that looks like a primitive hatchet. Yellow: So in BOTW this is the area that’s covered in darkness (Typhlo Ruins). I wonder why it isn’t covered in shadow here. Pink: Storm in the sky. I just like pointing this out. I wanna explore the storm tornado cause I just know something is interesting there. LET ME IN!

Pink: This guy has bull horns like a Longhorn (sorry it's hard to see here). I like this design. I didn’t get a picture of it but he slams his head into the ground so I’m assuming it's a new type of attack. So that means, even if the enemies look mostly the same, we should watch out for new attack patterns. Yellow: This is the Wooden shield so not new. Green: again looks like the Pachycephalosaurus (dinosaur).

General thoughts: They really just stacked stuff on top of the enemy skull camps. Blue: What is this stick weapon? Maybe, it's at an odd angle but it doesn’t look long enough to be a wooden spear and it’s definitely not a regular BOTW stick. It’s like a slightly heavier stick lol.

General thoughts: Whoa this is such a cube enemy, a block man. Square. Obviously, it reminds me of both Tetris and Minecraft. Also I really like that it’s so bright because the islands are closer to the sun. Red: Probably very much a glowing weakness. I hope we can break that specific block. It also glows the same shade as Link’s new arm so Zonai tech??  Blue: Pointing out the sky islands again. I really like the variety of shapes and altitudes. I can’t wait to explore these.

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[thetechempire]

NVIDIA and Alibaba have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at revolutionizing autonomous driving technologies.

🔹 By integrating Alibaba's advanced cloud AI models with NVIDIA's Drive platform, this collaboration promises to set a new standard for smart vehicles. The envisioned outcome is a future where cars not only drive themselves but also learn and adapt in real-time through cloud intelligence, enhancing road safety and efficiency.

🔹 This partnership is particularly beneficial for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, granting them access to cutting-edge AI capabilities that could position China as a leader in the autonomous vehicle market. The advanced technologies developed through this collaboration may enhance the competitiveness of Chinese automakers on a global scale, allowing them to innovate rapidly in the growing EV sector.

🔹 While the initial focus is on China, the implications of this partnership are expected to resonate globally. The technology developed could influence autonomous driving standards worldwide, shaping the design and operation of vehicles beyond China’s borders. This could pave the way for a more standardized approach to autonomous driving, impacting regulations and consumer expectations globally.

🔹 However, the partnership faces challenges, including data privacy concerns, integration with existing infrastructure, and navigating international regulations. As the collaboration progresses, observers can anticipate pilot projects and new EV models that incorporate these advanced technologies, as well as potential global partnerships. Ultimately, this partnership aims to redefine how we interact with technology in our everyday lives, raising questions about readiness for a future where vehicles may exceed our expectations in intelligence and capability.

[awesome-casuallyfamouscollector]

Large companies need to go out further and thus need to use iterative futures methods including environmental sensing, emerging issues analysis, and scenario development. This can take them over reasonably clear territory 10 years out. This is a minimum, as new car models take 3–5 years to go from drawing board to factory floor, so staying 5 years minimum ahead of the market is absolutely essential for survival. From what we see and read, no legacy car company has done this. They are in effect 5 years behind China’s best and at least 3 years behind Tesla. This lag is increasing, as now many Japanese and European EVs are based on Chinese platforms, plus, as of this month, Australia now has standards for EV bi-directional charging!

(..) My worry is that in futures terms it is already too late to save the ship. VW is talking about closing factories — in Germany — and at the end of 2024, the company is immersed in a dire industrial relations furore, with all its union member workers on strike. VW is struggling for its very survival. Having lost three years of strategic opportunity, VW is now paying the consequences.

P.S. The strategy of low-volume, badly overpriced compliance EVs that legacy automakers tried to foist on the public has failed catastrophically.

In 2016/2017, the managers, shareholders and workers of these fossil car manufacturing companies completely ignored the new EV manufacturers like Tesla, BYD, Xpeng, etc., who devoted 100% effort to the production of electric cars...

The main reason for the disaster of ICE legacy car manufacturers: " Too little, too late...!" Some new EV manufacturers have passed a critical threshold and are able to produce EVs profitably as the economies of scale of large production start to work for them...New car manufacturers have access to cheap LFP batteries and are using 100% EV car platforms that are feasible much cheaper and more efficient to produce than ICE vehicle platforms adapted for electric cars...

Volkswagen's management, trade union and employees even now COMPLETELY DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS REALLY happening in the global car market...! If they continue as they have been, VW will lose the car market and they will soon be out of business...

[arzelace]

5 Trends in ICT

Exploring the 5 ICT Trends Shaping the Future The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by advancements that are transforming how we live, work, and interact. Here are five key trends in ICT that are making a significant impact:

1. Convergence of Technologies

Technologies are merging into integrated systems, like smart devices that combine communication, media, and internet functions into one seamless tool. This trend enhances user experience and drives innovation across various sectors

Convergence technologies merge different systems, like smartphones combining communication and computing, smart homes using IoT, telemedicine linking healthcare with telecom, AR headsets overlaying digital on reality, and electric vehicles integrating AI and renewable energy.

2. Social Media

Social media platforms are central to modern communication and marketing, offering real-time interaction and advanced engagement tools. New features and analytics are making these platforms more powerful for personal and business use.

Social media examples linked to ICT trends include Facebook with cloud computing, TikTok using AI for personalized content, Instagram focusing on mobile technology, LinkedIn applying big data analytics, and YouTube leading in video streaming.

3. Mobile Technologies

Mobile technology is advancing with faster 5G networks and more sophisticated devices, transforming how we use smartphones and tablets. These improvements enable new applications and services, enhancing connectivity and user experiences.

Mobile technologies tied to ICT trends include 5G for high-speed connectivity, mobile payment apps in fintech, wearables linked to IoT, AR apps like Pokémon GO, and mobile cloud storage services like Google Drive.

4. Assistive Media

Assistive media technologies improve accessibility for people with disabilities, including tools like screen readers and voice recognition software. These innovations ensure that digital environments are navigable for everyone, promoting inclusivity.

Assistive media examples linked to ICT trends include screen readers for accessibility, AI-driven voice assistants, speech-to-text software using NLP, eye-tracking devices for HCI, and closed captioning on video platforms for digital media accessibility.

5. Cloud Computing

Cloud computing allows for scalable and flexible data storage and application hosting on remote servers. This trend supports software-as-a-service (SaaS) models and drives advancements in data analytics, cybersecurity, and collaborative tools.

Cloud computing examples related to ICT trends include AWS for IaaS, Google Drive for cloud storage, Microsoft Azure for PaaS, Salesforce for SaaS, and Dropbox for file synchronization.

Submitted by: Van Dexter G. Tirado

[rideboomindia]

Here are some potential advantages of RideBoom:

Sustainable Transportation: RideBoom offers electric vehicle ride-hailing services, which reduces emissions and promotes eco-friendly transportation.

Seamless Ride Experience: RideBoom's platform is designed to provide a seamless and efficient ride experience for passengers, with features such as real-time tracking and in-app customer support.

Partnership Opportunities: RideBoom is seeking partnerships with EV manufacturers and fleet owners, offering equity exchange opportunities with no money down.

Increased Visibility and Exposure: Partnerships with RideBoom can provide increased visibility and exposure for EV manufacturers and fleet owners, helping to promote their brands and services.

Revenue Growth Opportunities: RideBoom's platform offers a range of revenue streams, including ride-hailing services and advertising, providing opportunities for partners to generate revenue.

Integration with Proprietary Technology: RideBoom's platform is integrated with proprietary technology, providing a unique and innovative ride experience for passengers.

Large and Growing Customer Base: RideBoom has a large and growing customer base, providing partners with access to a vast and expanding market.

Reduced Emissions: By promoting the use of electric vehicles, RideBoom is helping to reduce emissions and promote sustainable transportation solutions.

Increased Efficiency: RideBoom's platform is designed to optimize routes and reduce fuel consumption, making it an efficient and cost-effective transportation solution.

Customer-Centric: RideBoom is committed to providing a customer-centric experience, with features such as real-time tracking and in-app customer support, to ensure that passengers have a positive experience.

These are just some potential advantages of RideBoom, and the actual benefits may vary depending on the specific use case and implementation.