Volkswagen boss wants to deepen ties with Rivian
Volkswagen invests $5.8 billion in Rivian, Mk9 Golf will use the electric car brand's electronics go through Brad Anderson 14 hours ago Rivian's upcoming electrical architecture will rely on just seven compact control modules. The electric car startup took just 12 weeks to integrate its electrical system into a Volkswagen test vehicle. Volkswagen will also use Rivian's technology in its upcoming Scout Terra and Traveler SUVs and pickup trucks. Volkswagen is eager to strengthen its partnership with electric vehicle startup Rivian, stepping up its collaboration just months after the two companies announced plans to jointly develop new electrical architectures and software platforms for future cars. The German auto giant sees itself as a mentor of sorts, with CEO Oliver Blum suggesting VW's scale and resources could give Rivian a key advantage in the fiercely competitive electric vehicle market. More: Rivian R3 and R3X shots on the road In an interview with Germany's Der Spiegel, Bloom explained that a company of…
New Jersey police issue courtesy cards or ties to drivers
The investigation found that at the end of 2022, more than 130 drivers broke the law but received preferential treatment in just 10 days December 19, 2024 15:17 New Jersey State Police are giving "preferential treatment" to some motorists, the New Jersey Comptroller's Office said. These drivers simply held another officer's "courtesy card," claimed to know the officer, or presented the badge themselves. Body camera video shows several instances of this behavior. All citizens are equal before the law, right? Well, apparently the New Jersey State Police don't care. The department often provided preferential treatment to some drivers, according to an investigation by the State Auditor General's Office. These drivers provide officers with courtesy cards, claim to know the other officer well, or simply show their badge. Of the 501 non-forced interceptions conducted by NJSP, 139 showed evidence of this preferential treatment. Body camera footage from law enforcement stops is rarely reviewed, the OSC said. "No tickets were issued, no…
DMCC strengthens UAE-US trade ties through successful roadshow
DMCC, the premier free trade zone and Dubai Government’s authority for commodity trade and enterprise, successfully hosted its second Made for Trade Live roadshow in the US this year, visiting San Francisco, California and Denver, Colorado. The roadshow is part of DMCC’s broader strategy to strengthen trade and investment between the UAE and the US in key economic sectors. Also read: Dubai Customs plays a key role in raising UAE IP protection to global standards As the UAE remains a leading destination for US foreign direct investment in the Middle East, DMCC informed US business leaders about Dubai’s business-friendly environment, top-notch infrastructure, and the vast opportunities available to US businesses in Dubai. Currently, there are nearly 700 US companies based in DMCC, representing more than 45% of the approximately 1,500 US businesses in the UAE. With bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and the US set to reach a record high of $31.4 billion in 2023, DMCC sees huge potential…
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