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Motorists would use smart charging in return for energy bill discountsThe utility operator, which owns and maintains electricity cables and lines across London and the South East, conducted a survey of 800 motorists to get their views. Concerns have been raised that the proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) over the next decade could place the […]

How AI and automation are reshaping supply chain rolesWhile AI has been heralded in some quarters as the innovation that will bring about a Fourth Industrial Revolution, its impact on future supply chains is still unclear. The two most prominent opinions are that either AI and automation will lead to workplace functions being replaced, or job roles […]

Microsoft Teams wobbles under flood of remote workersThe Covid-19 pandemic has prompted governments around the world to recommend or enforce social distancing, such as switching to remote work and study wherever possible in order to minimise risk of transmitting the virus. Many events, classes, lectures, and meetings are now moving online, putting strain on cloud-based […]

The decline of the petrol stationThere was a time when arriving at a petrol station was part of the romance of driving. Many of them were even stylish examples of contemporary design.  But let’s face it. The picture hasn’t looked so great in the past few decades, especially for independent operators of filling stations, according […]

Sponsored: Simulation applications streamline the development of electric vehicle motorsAs more consumers express concern for the environment, electric vehicles are on track to outpace conventional internal combustion engine vehicles as the transportation mode of choice. In response to this growing demand, leading automakers are doing their part to pave the way for EVs, revving up […]

E-scooters may be legalised in the UKWhile e-scooters are currently illegal to ride in the UK, they are widely available to buy and many riders have been flaunting the rules. Sales jumped 50 per cent last year. The Government consultation will look at whether to set a minimum age and vehicle standards, as well as […]

PS5 and Xbox Series X launches could be delayed by coronavirusSony’s upcoming PlayStation and Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox have been under development for almost seven years. Although Sony has not yet formally revealed details of the PS5, the rival consoles will contain next-generation GPUs designed for fast-loading graphics and a range of new features, including backwards […]