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Mercedes-Benz | Fashion by Antonia Zander, Art, Design, and Culinary: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Moments in Stuttgart
On October 22, 2024, the “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Moments” event in Stuttgart showcased the latest collection “Life is a gamble!” by Munich designer Antonia Zander. The show highlighted Zander’s philosophy of sustainable, timeless fashion, featuring luxury pieces made from eco-friendly materials. Source: Here
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Mercedes-Benz | A visit from the future: “Andrea” the robot at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
From October 26 to November 3, 2024, the humanoid robot “Andrea” will be showcased at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Andrea mimics human-like movements and facial expressions and can converse in multiple languages. The project explores how visitors interact with robots, aiming to study the relationship between humans and technology. Source: Here
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Volkswagen | Green steel for sustainable mobility: Thyssenkrupp Steel and Volkswagen Group’s new collaboration
Volkswagen and Thyssenkrupp have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the supply of low-carbon steel from Thyssenkrupp’s future direct reduction plant. The steel, called bluemint® Steel, will help reduce CO2 emissions in Volkswagen’s supply chain, supporting the company’s sustainability goals. Supply will begin in 2028. Source: Here
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Nissan | Nissan Formula E Team to field Flörsch and Pulling in all-women test
Nissan Formula E Team has announced that Sophia Flörsch and Abbi Pulling will join the all-women Rookie Test in Valencia next month. Flörsch has competed in FIA Formula 3 and Le Mans, while Pulling has had a stellar 2024 season in the F1 Academy. This test provides an opportunity for both drivers to develop their…
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Nissan | Two Nissan Z NISMO GT500 cars on podium at round 7 of SUPER GT
At round 7 of the SUPER GT series, held on October 20, 2024, at Autopolis, the #23 Motul Autech Z finished 2nd, and the #3 Niterra Motul Z finished 3rd, placing both Nissan Z NISMO cars on the podium. The #3 Z has moved up to 4th place in the championship standings, building momentum for…
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Honda | Order status of the updated “CIVIC” model
The updated “CIVIC” model, released in September 2024, recorded about 3,000 orders as of October 20, six times the monthly sales plan. The 6MT-exclusive “RS” grade is especially popular among younger customers, accounting for 70% of orders. Source: Here
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Google | How we used AI to build our newest Open Buildings dataset
Google’s “Open Buildings” dataset, created with AI and high-resolution satellite imagery, aims to fill a major data gap for population and density in developing countries. The latest version, the “Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset,” tracks building presence and heights from 2016 to 2023, showing urban growth and disaster impacts. This data helps governments plan infrastructure…
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Google | “Understanding AI” assembly helps pupils prepare for a digital future
Google has expanded its “Be Internet Legends” program to include AI literacy, helping children understand the growing role of AI. In October 2024, a new “Understanding AI” assembly was streamed to 152 schools, reaching 22,800 students. The assembly teaches children about AI in simple terms, showing its everyday uses and encouraging critical thinking about its…
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ZEEKR | ZEEKR Smart Factory Tour Visits Meishan in October
On October 26, ZEEKR will host a Smart Factory Tour at its Meishan plant in Ningbo Beilun. Attendees will explore the factory’s “10 billion production line” and witness the production process of ZEEKR 007 and ZEEKR 7X. The tour also showcases 657 robots performing 100% automated welding and the company’s large die-casting machine with a…