Mercedes-Benz Korea to strengthen EV lineup
Jan 31, 2023 22:59 pm UTC| Life Nature Economy Business
Mercedes-Benz will fortify its electric vehicle lineup in South Korea to cement its leading status in the countrys imported passenger vehicle market. South Korea is Mercedes-Benzs fourth-biggest passenger car...
McDonald’s tests strawless lids
Jan 31, 2023 22:23 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
McDonalds is currently testing if it can eliminate the use of straws as part of a long-term sustainability effort. Strawless lids are currently being tested in some McDonalds locations across the US. The fast-food...
GM to provide S. Korean customers with authentic American auto experience
Jan 31, 2023 22:15 pm UTC| Life Economy Business Nature
General Motors is aiming to provide South Korean customers with an authentically American experience as it positionsitself as a premium brand there.. Its three brands Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC will introduce six new cars...
Nissan, Hitachi to keep elevators running during blackouts with EV batteries
Jan 30, 2023 09:25 am UTC| Nature Economy Business
Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Hitachi Building System plan to utilize an EV battery-powered system to keep elevators running during blackouts. In what appears to be an early attempt in earthquake-prone Japan...
PepsiCo Portugal invests €7.5 million in biodigester to reduce carbon emissions
Jan 27, 2023 00:00 am UTC| Nature Economy Business
PepsiCo Portugal has invested 7.5 million to construct a new biodigester, which will turn organic waste into biogas, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and the reduction of carbon emissions at its snack factory in...
Toyota to develop EV-only car platform to rival Tesla
Jan 26, 2023 23:59 pm UTC| Life Nature Economy Business
Toyota Motor Corp. will develop an EV-only platform to cut costs, and raise production efficiency and competitiveness to directly compete with industry leader Tesla. The strategy is a radical shift gear in how it...
Mercedes, Porsche open EV-only sales outlets in Japan
Jan 26, 2023 23:59 pm UTC| Life Economy Business Nature
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are setting up sales outlets exclusively for electric vehicles in Japan, hoping to take the lead in establishing sales systems at a time when Japanese automakers EV lineups remain limited. The...
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