Freenet still committed to Ceconomy despite issues

Ceconomy is Europe’s biggest consumer electronics retailer. On Wednesday, Freenet, a German telecom company stated, it continues to remain committed to its investment in Ceconomy, Europe’s biggest consumer electronics retailer. Its commitment is despite issues which prompted the departure of its chief executive last month. “I still believe in the company,” said Christoph Vilanek, Freenet’s…

Elon Musk delivers on promise, Tesla’s earning beat analyst’s estimate

With wider margins, a rise in net profits, and a positive cash flow, Elon Musk has delivered on his promise. Here’s the low down on how Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Deepak Ahuja and Musk managed Tesla’s operations in a capital efficient manner.   In a significant development, Tesla’s Chief Executive Elon Musk delivered on his…

Artificial intelligence are making Europe’s electrical grid more efficient

Roland Berger, a consultancy firm, says, the adoption of AI by utilities are heralding a new age of leaner, more efficient distribution and load bearing systems. According to Roland Berger, a consultancy firm, if utilities were to adopt artificial intelligence, which could predict demand swings on the usage of power, for example, they could significantly…

BP Plc invests $5 million in U.S. mobile electric vehicle charging firm FreeWire

Petroleum giants, whose business model earlier revolved around fossil fuels, are increasingly diversifying into cleaner technologies with consumers preferring electric vehicles to their dirty polluting gas guzzling cousins. BP Plc disclosed it has invested $5 million in FreeWire, a U.S. mobile electric vehicle charging company. Demand for cleaner vehicles are expected to soar in the…

GM seeks U.S. govt approval for deploying fully autonomous car in 2019

GM’s interest in fully automated autonomous cars comes from the fact that “several hundred thousands of dollars” can be generated in revenue from the lifetime of one in comparison to an average $30,000 for one of its traditional vehicles. Executives from General Motors Co disclosed that the automaker is seeking approval from the U.S. government…

Israel’s flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines Ltd to commence non-stop flights between Tel Aviv and San Francisco

With Israel being home to one of the biggest tech sectors in the world, the carrier is strategically re-branding itself and expanding its footprint in North America. On Wednesday, Israeli Airlines El Al Israel Airlines Ltd stated it will commence nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and San Francisco as it continues to expand its footprint…