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Pedal to the metal: Demand for Lime e-bikes skyrockets after scooter ban

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    Melbourne city dwellers have swapped scooters for bikes with an exponential increase in the usage of Lime e-bikes since scooters were banned in Melbourne CBD September this year.   Lime is filling the gap with eco-friendly transport options that Melburnians opt for and provide solutions for essential and shift workers when public transport … Continued

Should your age determine how long you drive a car?

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A new website launched by UNSW Sydney and NeuRA will help older drivers navigate licensing rules that differ from state to state while providing advice on how to keep driving longer.   Could you imagine having a driving lesson in your 50s or 60s, even though you’ve been driving since your late teens? The idea … Continued

Your Weekend Ride? A 260km/h Supercar

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Motorsport fans, start your engines! The legendary race-winning Monster Energy Tickford Racing Ford Mustang is up for grabs at Lloyds Auctions this weekend and it could be yours! There’s just one catch, it’s going to be driven by Cam Waters at 260km/h for the next 12 months. “Imagine watching the race car that you own … Continued

Global Multinational Challenges Trademark of Small Melbourne Business

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MEDIA RELEASE   Global Multinational Challenges Trademark of Small Melbourne Business   Melbourne, 13 November 2024 – In a situation that raises concerns about the protection of small business trademarks, US based multinational PPG Industries, who owns Taubmans and Autothane paints in Australia, filed to challenge the trademark of a small Melbourne based Human Resources … Continued

Piedmont Lithium Reports Q3 2024 Results

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NAL Production & Safety Records; Strong Commercial Performance for Company NAL set new quarterly record for production (~52,100 dmt) and mill utilization (91%); lithium recovery steady (67%) Piedmont had record shipments of approximately 31,500 dmt of spodumene concentrate and recorded revenue of $27.7 million in Q3’24 Piedmont achieved industry-leading price realizations in Q3’24 in difficult … Continued

Toshiba Starts Test-Sample Shipments of a Bare Die 1200V SiC MOSFET with Low On-Resistance and High Reliability, for Use in Automotive Traction Inverters

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KAWASAKI, Japan–BUSINESS WIRE– Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has developed “X5M007E120,” a bare die[1] 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET for automotive traction inverters[2] with an innovative structure that deliver both low On-resistance and high reliability. Test samples are now shipping, for evaluation by customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release … Continued

AIT Worldwide Logistics expands presence in Malaysia with new facilities in Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur

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New offices launch in response to growing regional demand for logistics expertise in technology, manufacturing ITASCA, Ill.–BUSINESS WIRE– AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global supply chain solutions leader, today announced the opening of two new offices in Malaysia—one in Johor Bahru and another in Kuala Lumpur. These strategic additions are part of the company’s continuing organic … Continued

HOW NEW TECHNOLOGY IS PREVENTING CAR THEFT

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COO Glenn Sharp: “They can steal your car keys and help prevent opportunist theft but thanks to Stealstopper, they won’t be able to drive it away. Is it affordable? In a word, definitely!”  Stealstopper is engineered to provide unmatched protection against theft, utilising advanced technology never been seen in Australia before ensuring your car remains … Continued

Lamborghini Revuelto Set for Motors & Masterpieces

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The latest flagship model from the storied Italian marque Lamborghini, is set to make its Australian public debut at the upcoming Motors & Masterpieces festival, which is set for the Melbourne Showgrounds from November 22-24, 2024.   Taking centre stage in the Monaco Glitz category, the Lamborghini Revuelto will feature amongst a sea of supercars and … Continued

Electric vehicle sales continue to climb in Australia

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Electric vehicle sales have continued to climb over the past year despite ongoing cost-of-living challenges, the Electric Vehicle Council said. The Australian Automobile Association’s EV Index quarterly update shows more than 85,000 battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) sales were sold in the first three quarters of this year – that’s up 17.7 … Continued