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US-based Nikola has for the first time revealed a firm target on how many hydrogen trucks it plans to deliver in 2023 and has secured a fresh order from a new customer.
The developments came as the company reported disappointing fourth quarter financial results that increased pressure on its already depressed share price.
Nikola, which infamously faked a working prototype at a launch event six years ago, will deliver its first hydrogen trucks this year.
The company has been secretive around disclosing how many hydrogen vehicles it would hand over to customers, but investors now have the firm numbers they have been waiting for.
Nikola expects to ship 125-150 hydrogen fuel cell trucks to dealers in 2023, it said during an earnings presentation to investors and analysts on Thursday.
The figure was released alongside a new order of 20 hydrogen trucks from logistics operator Richter, to be delivered in 2024.
Nikola said Richter plans to buy more of the trucks over the next four to five years, possibly transitioning its fleet of 160 trucks.
No word on giant Anheuser-Busch contract
Nikola has previously stated it had an order for “up to 75” hydrogen trucks for electrolyser producer Plug Power, and a further 15 for California-based warehouse and logistics company BiagiBros. The company says it will deliver on both on these deals in 2023.
A massive order of 800 hydrogen trucks by brewery Anheuser-Busch announced in 2018, was not mentioned during the presentation.
However, Nikola president Michael Lohscheller referred to a “big agreement” with the brewery during a question session and answer with analysts.
Hydrogen Insight has approached Nikola for an update on this order, and a 100-truck letter of intent agreement announced in 2021, but has yet to receive an answer.
Stock hit by weaker than forecast earnings
The market reacted negatively on Nikola’s financial and operational update on Thursday, sending the shares down by 6%. Stock approached all-time lows, as the company missed revenue expectations from analysts.
Fourth quarter revenue of $6.6m missed the $32.1m expected forecast, according to Refinitiv and quoted by CNBC.
Nikola's quarterly net loss rang in at $222.1m, deeper than the $159.4m lost at this stage a year ago.
Its battery-electric version updates also attracted significant attention, as the company revealed it only sold 20 last year.
This was a severe blow to the company’s own estimates from May 2022, when it said it expected to ship 300-500 battery-electric trucks by the end of 2022.
While Nikola had cut its guidance twice last year on battery-electric truck sales, the surprisingly low number did not seem to inspire confidence from the investors.
Hydrogen trucks in 'good shape'
Nikola’s president Michael Lohscheller said on Thursday the company was using lessons learned from developing its electric truck for the ongoing evolution of the fuel cell version.
He said the hydrogen trucks were in "good shape" and the development is achieving good milestones.
“We see the first deliveries in the fourth quarter when we will launch the fuel cell truck, and then obviously, this will improve step by step in the coming years," Lohscheller said.
"The good thing, I think, is that we see good feedback from the demos. And this feedback is critically important. So, we're on a good path of first deliveries this year and then improving into '24 and '25.”
The company also revealed targets for its parallel hydrogen fuel plans, now aiming to reach 300 tonnes per day of hydrogen fuel by 2026. This will be available from approximately 60 refuelling stations.
Lohscheller said the strategy was to be asset-light and capital efficient. "That means we will have partners for our hydrogen hubs and refuelling stations,” he explained.
Kim Brady. the company’s chief financial officer, added that “We think we have a very compelling business model as we go into start of production for fuel cell truck and, ultimately, delivering those fuel cell trucks and by having fuel available.
"We believe there is an opportunity to potentially accelerate fast. This is something we can orchestrate and we can control, much better than permanent charging infrastructure for BEVs [battery electric vehicles].”
Nikola has been through turbulent times, with former CEO Trevor Milton found guilty of securities fraud last October after lying to investors.
Under his leadership, the company announced in August 2016 that it would be building a hydrogen fuel-cell truck.
It showed off a prototype in December 2016 at a massive launch event that became infamous and a key part of the fraud case against Milton.
A video that seemingly showed the prototype driving along a road was merely showing it rolling down hills without any force of its own, as Nikola later admitted.
The company began listing its shares on the Nasdaq stock exchange in June 2020, and at one point it was worth more than US auto giant Ford.
But a report in October 2020 by short-seller outfit Hindenburg Research revealed “an ocean of lies” at the company, sending its stock plunging. The share price has steadily fallen since then, to an all-time low of $2.11 in December 2022 — a 97% fall from peak.
Hindenburg Research hit the headlines again in January when it accused the Indian industrial conglomerate Adani Group — which had announced ambitious plans in green hydrogen — of “brazen fraud” and “the largest con in corporate history”.


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At an Apple event in Cupertino, Calif., Molly Wood gets a firsthand look at the upcoming iPhone OS update. And yes, it includes copy/paste and MMS.
By ZDNet Staff
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Apple quietly kills off 256GB iPhone 7
Apple COO Jeff Williams: Mobile is a major AI platform
Google Pixel 2, Moto X4, Essential Phone, AirPods (MobileTechRoundup #410)
iOS tip: The handy shortcut menu hidden on your iPhone or iPad

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Tequila Tromba has announced a new partnership with De Kuyper Royal Dutch Distillers providing the craft premium tequila with a strong partner in the US Market. Royal Dutch Distillers known for their portfolio of premium craft spirits and will be Tromba’s exclusive importer in the United States as of March 1, 2018. “We are incredibly […]
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It''s probable that major Paradox Interactive acquisitions might happen in the next few years, which include both businesses and IP. Paradox is also double down on its core strategy games and management games like the upcoming Victoria 3.
In 2022, the year for major studio acquisitions is likely. Microsoft is planning to buy Activision for a $70 billion contract, but Sony is considering expanding its studio Bungie. Earlier this month, the Embracer Group took several studios off the hands of Square Enix.
In a company presentation hosted earlier this week, Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrik Wester stated that the publisher might be doing some acquisitions of corporations orIPs throughout the next year or years. He did not reveal any specific names or details but said these acquisitions would not be the main focusof our operations.
Paradox wants to strengthen its game ecosystem and the services it provides to ensure it matches with what our gamers desire. The CEO also states that it is still investing in its core pipeline projects, with the publishers'' strategy and management games being the focus and receiving the absolute majority of its investments.
Victoria 3 is Paradox''s next major strategy game, and at some point, we may even see Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2.


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Every day - latest news from the branch
Plastics and packaging industry
Albis Plastic GmbH will be presenting again in 2015 at the Fakuma in Friedrichshafen.
With ultrasonics it is possible to solve a variety of joining tasks for instrument clusters.
FIPA ID GripperFIPA’s entire product range of ID grippers has been completely revised and made even more user-friendly.
Walki has developed Mineral Oil Safe Technology (MOST), an efficient extrusion coating that keeps mineral oil away from our food.
At this year's Motek in Stuttgart Kistler will present the maXYmos TL 1.2, the 9240A strain sensor and the new NCFR Joining Module.
In H1 2015, Grupa Azoty reported EBIT of PLN 535m, up by 83% year on year and net profit of nearly PLN 458m, up by 90% year on year.
Velox will be presenting a selection of its current innovative speciality plastics and plastics additives at Booth No. 5001 in Hall B5.
At MSV in Brno Arburg will use a production line for individualised office scissors to demonstrate just how such a flexible integrated production set-up can work.
Expanding Lindner reSource's range of versatile Apollo plastic shredders, the new 1900 model now answers the demand for even higher throughput rates.
PlasticsEurope announced the appointment of Leonor Garcia as Director Public Affairs.
Bayer MaterialScience is celebrating a major anniversary: 50 years of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) production in Leverkusen.
Reifenhäuser Blown Film’s develops a highly flexible and efficient 11-layer blown film line.
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Kids drinks frequently contaminated with lead
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by: David Gutierrez, staff writer
(NaturalNews) Eighty-five percent of beverages marketed to children contain levels of lead high enough to require a warning under California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, popularly known as Prop. 65.
The nonprofit Environmental Law Foundation used previously published studies to evaluate which kinds of food products were most likely to contain lead, then used an Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab to test 146 products from these categories that are specifically marketed for children. In addition to juices, products tested included fruit cocktail mixes, packaged peaches and pears, and baby food.
A full 125 of the products tested — more than 85 percent — contained more than the 0.5 microgram threshold beyond which Prop. 65 requires a “clear and reasonable” warning on the packaging.
The FDA classifies lead exposures up to 6 micrograms per day as tolerable, but the American Academy of Pediatrics has warned that no “safe level” of lead exposure exists, in part because the heavy metal accumulates in the body over the course of a lifetime.
“Lead exposure among children is a particular concern because their developing bodies absorb lead at a higher rate and because children are particularly sensitive to lead’s toxic effects, including decreased I.Q.,” said Dr. Barbara G. Callahan of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Lead damages the central nervous system, including the brain, and can produce anemia, behavioral problems, learning disabilities and hearing loss.
The products found to be contaminated included Earth’s Best Organics Apple Juice, Trader Joe’s Certified Organic Apple Juice (pasteurized), Del Monte 100% Juice Fruit Cocktail, Safeway Diced Peaches in Light Syrup, and S&W Sun Pears Premium. A full list is available at http://www.envirolaw.org/documents/….
The Environmental Law Foundation has sent a letter to the producers of the contaminated products, as well as to California law enforcement, asking for compliance with Prop. 65.
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As reported by Farming Independent, McDonald’s has said it is “delighted” with the performance of its meat-free McPlant burger in Ireland.
The McPlant launched at all 95 McDonald’s stores in Ireland at the beginning of the year. The rollout had been delayed by the chain’s search for a suitable plant-based cheese; it eventually decided to create its own in collaboration with Kerry. Despite the burger’s success, McDonald’s says it does not currently have any plans to expand its plant-based range.
The McPlant’s positive reception in Ireland will be a relief to McDonald’s, after US sales fell short of expectations when the burger was rolled out at 600 locations in January (though a campaign by PETA subsequently helped to boost sales).
The McPlant burger first appeared in early 2021, on a trial basis in Sweden and Denmark. Since then, it has launched in several other markets such as Austria and Australia, though in many locations it is not vegan due to the use of dairy cheese and mayonnaise.
“We are delighted with how the burger has been received by non-meat eaters and meat eaters alike,” Gráinne Allen, director of food and innovation at McDonald’s UK and Ireland, told Farming Independent. “Our customers love the range of options we provide, and we keep a close eye on food tastes and trends — including demand for meat-free alternatives — and continue to evolve our menu to give our customers the choices they want.”


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We've been telling you about Ultra HD 4K televisions for a while, but there's one huge issue with these incredible TVs...content.
Well, things could be about to change.
Sky look set to launch its first ever 4K set-top box and according to the Daily Telegraph it could be here by the spring.
It's thought that Sky is fast-tracking the launch in an attempt to beat its rivals to the 4K start line.
BT Sport is thought to planning to broadcast its Champions League coverage in glorious 4K within the next few months and Virgin Media has also begun trials.
Sky looks likely to launch its 4K box alongside a range of new premium content which will be broadcast in this ultimate format.
A Sky spokesman told the Telegraph: “Innovation is at the very heart of Sky’s business.
"We have a proven track record of leadership in the industry as we continually strive to find new ways to enhance the customer experience”.
So with this news, 4K could finally start appearing in more UK homes and if your TV is in need of an upgrade it's worth considering.
4K TVs have begun to fall in price and can now be grabbed for under £1,000.


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TESCO customers are being warned about a new scam email that could let fraudsters take control of your account.
The supermarket said a number of its shoppers had received a phishing email about a grocery order they hadn’t placed online.
Alamy Tesco is warning customers about a scam email that could let fraudsters access your online account
More than 400,000 phishing emails are reported to Action Fraud every year – and those are just the ones flagged by victims.
Now scammers are targeting Tesco shoppers who have an online account and order groceries for collection or home delivery.
Tesco urged anyone who has received a suspicious email to forward it to its phishing team.
It tweeted to customers: “A number of customers have reported a phishing email regarding an order they haven’t placed.
Twitter Tesco said a number of its customers had received the scam email
“If you think you’ve been sent one, please do not provide any personal details and forward it to email@example.com.”
One customer, Sheila Wooldridge, said she had money taken from her account after fraudsters gained access via a fake Tesco scam email.
She wrote on Facebook: “Got taken in by this one, they took money from my account but NatWest refunded me so now never open this, beware.”
It’s not known how many emails have been sent to Tesco customers yet but we’ve asked Tesco and we will update this article if we hear back.
How to spot a fake email or messageIF you’ve received an email or text message claiming to be from your bank or a retailer, then these are the things you should look out for:
Your bank or the retailer will always address a customer by name
They will never ask a customer for their PIN, password or full memorable information
The bank would never ask a customer to click on a link in an email or text message that takes you to a page which asks you for your username, password or any other information
They would never ask a customer to email or text them PINs, card details or passwords
Customers should not click on any links in emails if they have concerns
Customers are encouraged to call their bank if they have any concerns about an email they have received
Phishing is a form of fraud in which an attacker pretends to be reputable entity or person in email or on a website.
It is a method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive e-mails and websites.
It can be a request from your bank or a note from someone in your company — all to make you click a link or download an attachment.
Tesco has a webpage with information on how to protect yourself from phishing emails by revealing the common signs of cyber fraud.
It said a Tesco staff member will never ask for your bank details or your password, so if you see an email requesting these details, report it.
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Earlier this month, Action Fraud warned Brits about booking cheap flight tickets that don’t exist in a new holiday scam.
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Today our client base encompasses the entire product chain from mills to converters, printers, retailers and big-box stores for national brand equivalency testing.
Appleton, WI (PRWEB) August 26, 2014
An Appleton-based independent testing laboratory serving multiple industries across the United States and internationally, IPS Testing marks its 25th anniversary this month.
The company first began operations as Integrated Paper Services in 1989 when the Institute of Paper Chemistry moved to Georgia. It has since evolved into a recognized leader for its comprehensive testing and analysis processes in paper, nonwovens, consumer products and packaging, and has doubled in size in just the last four years.
“When the Institute of Paper Chemistry moved to Georgia, it left a void in the Wisconsin market for testing and analysis of paper and nonwoven products,” said Bruce Shafer, president of IPS Testing. “These are major industries within our region and often, testing can be very time sensitive.”
With strong business support for keeping a paper testing laboratory in Wisconsin as well as key staff and appropriate equipment in place, Integrated Paper Services – now known as IPS Testing – got its start.
In terms of growth over the last 25 years, IPS Testing recently became the first independent laboratory to achieve ISO 17025 Accreditation for its testing services related to the flushability of wipes. The company has also expanded its services in a number of areas related to product stewardship, including recyclability and regulatory testing.
“Today our client base encompasses the entire product chain from mills to converters, printers, retailers and big-box stores for national brand equivalency testing,” said Chris Reitmeyer, vice president of IPS Testing.
The company underwent a major expansion in 2012 to accommodate its growing service line with a facility increase of 4,000 square feet. This included the addition of a state-of-the-art flushability testing lab that simulates the real-life flushing scenario in order to complete all seven test standards set forth by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA).
In its earlier days, IPS Testing operated from two separate lab spaces and continued the work previously performed by the Institute of Paper Chemistry, which encompassed five disciplines: Pulp, Physical Testing, Analytical, Fiber and River Studies.
Shafer explained that these five disciplines are still represented today by the five bars in the IPS company logo.
“Three of the initial five disciplines still represent a major part of our current business, one example is fiber analysis,” he said. “Our scientists can break down a paper product and determine the trees that were used to make the paper.” Explaining that IPS Testing is internationally known for this kind of analysis work, Shafer also noted, “Regulatory pressure prohibiting the use of endangered species has made this testing an essential quality assurance tool, while other areas such as river studies have fallen away because they are no longer required.”
Currently, the continued need for product testing is being driven by a competitive marketplace that sets the stage for IPS Testing to continue its steady path of growth.
“For 25 years, IPS has helped companies improve the quality of products,” Reitmeyer said.
Shafer added, “Paper is our heritage and continues to represent about half of our work. The industry is strong, particularly packaging and tissue and towel. The remainder of our work is tied to nonwovens and consumer products.” He continued, “The consumer products market is very competitive, which means that manufacturers rely on testing to continuously improve their products.”
IPS Testing serves as an independent testing laboratory for many industries including paper, pulp and print materials; nonwovens; medical supplies; personal care and absorbent products; food packaging; and allied industries. IPS Testing combines physical and analytical testing along with interpretive data analysis to offer clients testing services that help improve and ensure the quality of their products. For more information, contact Chris Reitmeyer at 920-609-1024, or visit http://www.ipstesting.com.


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The last strawThe government, manufacturers, retailers and consumers need to arrive at solutions to beat plastic pollution
For every minute spent reading this article, about three million plastic bags and bottles will have been sold globally!
But this could be just the tip of the iceberg. Plastic is creating a 400-year problem—that is 16 generations. The root cause of this is plastic taking up a major part of our everyday lives and the fact that 91 percent of plastics are not recycled. Plastics are irresponsibly disposed everywhere, from people’s backyards and cities to finding their way into rivers, oceans and the highest peaks on earth. This has a direct impact on the health of our ecosystem, the lives of marine animals and ultimately us.
Without realising it, we are eating plastic; ¼ of fish are found to have plastic in their gut. We are drinking plastic; 83 percent of tap water samples have been found to contain plastic. We are breathing plastic; microplastics are linked to air pollution.
Interestingly, plastics have now replaced nearly every portable and non-portable product, bringing it into the limelight as a major cause of pollution. However, the fact of the matter is that the major pollution problem is not caused by non-portable plastic products but by the portable or disposable ones such as bags, bottles, cutleries, glasses, plates, straws, and packaging materials, among others. Though these plastics are recyclable, lack of information and awareness on waste management, lack of infrastructure for waste segregation and recycling, and weak enforcement of policies have led to increasing impacts of plastic pollution.
In Nepal, the scale of irresponsibly disposed portable plastic products along with other wastes has polluted many of our cities, rivers, mountains and trekking routes. Kathmandu’s Bagmati River is a classic example where clean-up campaigns remove tons of plastic and garbage every week. Research indicates that around more than two million plastic bags are used in Kathmandu every day. The government had also announced a ban on plastic bags under 30 microns in 2016 which showed immense potential to keep a check on plastic pollution but which unfortunately lacked in effective implementation.
Need for collective effort
What is indeed plausible is the effort being taken to clean up our cities and rivers of plastic. The Bagmati Clean-up Campaign has brought together the government, civil society, private sector and the general public to keep rivers clean from garbage. The campaign, ‘No Thanks I Carry My Own Bag’ was an innovative means to replace plastic bags with reusable cloth bags while lobbying the government to impose a ban on plastic bags in Kathmandu. Likewise, enterprises such as Khali Sisi and Doko Recyclers are helping inculcate the habit of recycling waste among urban households. Some multinational organisations are already being more accountable by investing in programmess that recycle plastic packaging of their products, while several large departmental stores have completely done away with plastic bags for shoppers.
The onus therefore rests on both individual and organisational responsibility and accountability in keeping a check on plastic pollution. World Environment Day this year is but one of the several avenues being established towards this end.
World Environment Day is being celebrated on 5th June with the theme #BeatPlasticPollution. The message is a call to action for individuals and organisations to take simple and bold steps to move away from disposable and single-use plastic. The message is as simple as refusing what you cannot reuse. Some examples include giving up plastic bottles for reusable ones, switching to reusable cloth bags from plastic bags, ditching plastic straws and settling for metal or biodegradable straws if needed, and refusing plastic food containers.
The question is, are these steps enough? In part, yes, as a growing and global movement that encourages responsible behaviors with single-use plastic and promotes individual actions add up to create collective impact. The missing piece for a country like Nepal, however, is legislation and more so, its implementation. An effective ban on plastic bags needs to be realised while building ground for other single-use products complemented by awareness building programs. Recycling enterprises need to be further promoted at both urban and rural centres and engagement with the corporate sector and civil society stepped up in the management of plastic waste.
Of course, this herculean task cannot be attributed to any single entity but rather encourage collaborations between the government, manufacturers, retailers and consumers to arrive at solutions to beat plastic pollution.
Manandhar is the Deputy Director of the Climate and Energy Program at WWF Nepal


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Samsung has opened the One UI 6 beta program to several Galaxy devices that belong to different lineups, including the Galaxy S series, Galaxy Z series, Galaxy A series, and this time one device chosen for the Galaxy F series as well. Recently, Samsung distributed the third beta update for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 device, and now it is expanding it to the Galaxy Z Flip 5 as well.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is getting a new beta update with firmware version number ZWJ8. With the latest beta update, Samsung doesn’t bring any new features, but it comes with some fixes that will improve the performance of the functions. Samsung has mentioned one of the fixes in the changelog, which says that it fixed the issue of a black screen when opening the Quick Panel.
As this is not the last beta update, Samsung has mentioned some known issues that will be fixed by another update. As per the changelog, these are the issues that will be fixed by the next beta update:
- Intermittently effective when shooting camera motion photos is not applicable.
- While receiving a call from the cover screen, open the folder and make a call. The white screen appears intermittently when connected.
- The Quick Panel background appears black intermittently.
- FC occurs when attempting to set a lock screen notification.
- The Samsung Pay hint appears intermittently at the bottom of the lock screen.
Currently, the latest beta update for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is limited to South Korea, but it is expected that Samsung will soon expand the update to other countries in the coming days. Additionally, we could see the official One UI 6, which will be first available for Galaxy S23 users; however, there is no exact date revealed, but it is expected that the company will release the update within the month. Click here to learn more.
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The Paul Allen card breach reiterates a concern financial fraud experts have been screaming about for years: Socially-engineered schemes that compromise employees. So, what can institutions do about them?
The FFIEC Authentication Guidance update has been in circulation since mid-2011. But as banking examiners begin testing for conformance, we find:
Only 11% of surveyed institutions have come into conformance since the guidance was issued;
Nearly 30% don't fully understand the guidance;
88% do not believe the...
What emerging security challenges will new mobile devices and platforms pose for banks and credit unions? Brian Pearce and Amy Johnson shed light on Wells Fargo's approach to unique retail and commercial risks.
Unmistakably, the release of the FFIEC supplement was the result of an increasingly hostile online banking environment created by the introduction of advanced malware. To effectively comply with FFIEC guidelines, financial organizations need to select a solution that is able to provide real-time threat intelligence...
Incidents of card data exposure, such as Citibank's recent online breach, get regulators' attention. And sources say banking examiners are increasingly asking tougher questions about the protection of consumer data.


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Press Releases • Mar 01, 2019 11:20 GMT
A crooked accountant who tried to escape justice by forging a medical report from a Cypriot hospital has been jailed for a £400,000 VAT scam.
Press Releases • Mar 01, 2019 00:01 GMT
Businesses are being urged to get ready as over 2,000 businesses a day sign up for Making Tax Digital for VAT
Press Releases • Feb 28, 2019 00:01 GMT
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging business owners to prepare now and consider three steps to ensure their businesses can continue to trade with the EU if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Press Releases • Feb 18, 2019 13:19 GMT
A South Lanarkshire man has been jailed for more than two years after using a VAT tax fraud to repay money he had previously made as a forger.
Press Releases • Feb 01, 2019 16:35 GMT
Three brothers, who stole £3 million in a tax scam involving pubs and restaurants, have been jailed.
Press Releases • Jan 11, 2019 00:01 GMT
Over 4,600 online sellers have been red-flagged to marketplaces for tax evasion during the last two years, reveals HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). As a result, many sellers have had their online stores deleted.
Press Releases • Nov 21, 2018 12:02 GMT
The owner of Indian restaurants across Dorset has been jailed for a £200,000 tax fraud after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Press Releases • Oct 16, 2018 14:41 BST
A pilot for a new online VAT service was launched today, with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) inviting more than half a million businesses to try it ahead of new rules coming into force in April 2019.
Press Releases • May 24, 2018 13:53 BST
Father and son tax fugitives are finally behind bars after being captured in Spain and extradited to the UK.
Press Releases • Apr 24, 2018 11:48 BST
Two businessmen have been jailed for stealing almost £145,000 VAT and laundering money for a gang jailed for more than 54 years.


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Originally featured on ICSC
By Ben Johnson
During the pandemic, technology and digital innovations helped save much of the brick-and-mortar shopping center industry from a dire demise. But what will the digital property platform look like in a post-pandemic world?
What consumers really want appears to be an advanced hybrid shopping experience that combines the best of both digital and physical retailing. “It is all about removing the friction from the consumer experience so that the retailer and the shopping center can deliver that best-of-breed experience at the consumer’s discretion, however they want to interact with you today,” said John Dee, president of the Americas for Placewise, which works with 1,200 shopping centers around the world collecting data that helps them tailor their digital and physical services to customers.
“After COVID, everybody expects you to be able to order online and pick up anymore,” said Dee. “If you think about where people gather, the shopping center is a marketplace and has been that for over 4,000 years. They are the point of aggregation around a physical marketplace, so they are a natural point to extend the digital interaction out there.”
Jesse Michael, managing director of Adeptmind — which helps shopping center owners set up digital marketplaces and e-commerce solutions for their retailers’ products and uses artificial intelligence to collect data on how shoppers browse and make purchases — said, “Today, consumers want service and convenience first and foremost.”
Curbside, real-time traffic and loyalty programs
One example of technology meeting heightened demand for service is a curbside pickup program Adeptmind has developed with Bluedot, a company that provides location technology for mobile apps. The program enables retailers to track online purchasers as they drive to shopping centers, and it times their deliveries to meet these customers at the curb in a concierge manner. “The whole idea was: We don’t want shoppers to wait; we don’t want shoppers to have that need to dial someone or call someone inside the shopping center to say they are there and ready to pick up their order,” said Michael. “The goal was to have a person actually walking out with the products as the shopper is driving up and just making that a very extremely convenient experience for them without a hitch.”
Shopping centers are becoming more aware of the opportunity to strengthen their own relationships with customers via enhanced digital experiences. “Gone are the days where, from the retailer perspective, the center was supposed to just shovel the snow, keep the bathrooms clean and keep the riffraff out,” said Dee.
Since the onset of the pandemic, Westfield has focused on such relationship building with both retailers and guests, according to U.S. marketing senior vice president Karen Strack. Westfield adopted omnichannel services like curbside pick-up and Line Pass, a virtual queue that uses real-time shopper activity to display traffic patterns and al fresco dining reservations on properties’ websites. “Each of these experiences were critical in nurturing and revitalizing customer connectivity during the pandemic, as well as creat[ing] a sense of excitement and discovery for guests,” said Strack. These services are set to continue far past the pandemic, as well. “We know that stores of the future are stepping away from being places of pure transactions to being places where retailers build a relationship with shoppers.”
Loyalty programs, too, have come into greater use during the pandemic and will evolve in a post-pandemic world. Westfield launched its U.S. loyalty rewards program in 2019 at three California malls and another in New Jersey. The program is now in 11 malls across both coasts and has registered more than 135,000 members with over $127 million in tracked sales. And Foxborough, Massachusetts’ Patriot Place has launched the Advantage App to reward frequent customers with points and incentives. Guests will earn points each time they visit Patriot Place, a departure from conventional, purchase-based shopping loyalty programs. The app offers several ways to earn points, and guests will be able to redeem their points for rewards like Patriot Place gift cards and Showcase Cinemas tickets. Patriot Place is the first U.S. property to use the app, created by Emplate, whose products run in more than 30 malls in six countries.
Mall of America worked with Adeptmind over four months to launch a back-to-school program in August. Using hashtag #haulofamerica, shoppers found an online marketplace featuring student-oriented products from 15 Mall of America retailers. “We recognize that back-to-school is so exciting for so many families this year,” said Mall of America senior vice president of marketing and business development Jill Renslow. “We wanted to really celebrate back-to-school because we have had to dial back on so many other promotions and seasonal activations. And we really wanted to take a digital-first approach with back-to-school and reach the teenagers and the kids on the platforms that they are already engaged in.”A rewards component of the program also gives shoppers discounts on future purchases. “We are making this as convenient as possible,” she said, and testing retailer practices on the property side, “in a collective nature to make it convenient for guests to shop multiple brands with one cart and one checkout process.”
Renslow cited Nordstrom as a leader in digital retailing. “They have a dedicated area where you buy online and you can pick up right at that entry point.” She said Nordstrom shared with Mall of America that a high percentage of shoppers use buy-online-pick-up-in-store for items on their lists but then park and come into the store. “So these tools don’t necessarily compete with brick-and-mortar shopping,” she said. “They complement it.”
The holiday shopping season could be a major test for the digital platform of the future. Renslow said it will be about offering customers options and learning from the back-to-school promotion. “What is hard is that you have to run multiple routes right now with the delta variant,” she said. “We don’t want to be seen rolling out big events with crowds when people are still anxious about what that could look like, so we have to find that balance, just like last year. Whether it be marketplace shopping, livestream shopping and other things that we have got in our back pockets that we are working on, I think there are going to be a lot of options for people to be able to connect with us for the third and fourth quarter of this year.”
Once the pressure to be digital first eases, at least slightly, what will shopping center digital platforms look like? “We are learning a lot, and I think there are always going to be components to these technologies and innovations that we are all rolling out that will continue to live on and that we are just going to continue to make them better,” said Renslow. “I can tell you right now [that Mall of America’s back-to-school marketplace] is not perfect. We are learning from it, and it is a nugget of an idea that has a lot of potential.”
Evolution will be essential for survival, according to David Blumenfeld, co-founder with Kyle Spencer of NextRivet, a consultancy that helps centers integrate digital and physical retailing. “There has got to be a continuation of testing and trying new things,” he said. Unless a shopping center keeps content fresh at the property and maintains digital activity, well: “We have seen a lot of shopping centers close,” he said. Blumenfeld believes some trends like curbside pickup could wane as the pandemic does, “but I do think consumer expectations have been forever shifted through the pandemic,” he said.
Technology also could play a significant role in how centers structure leases and attract digitally native tenants. “Sharing data is always going to be a tension point between a landlord and a tenant, but that is where this has to go: starting to really share data and be collaborative,” he said. “Imagine a new tenant comes into the mall, gets a fit out and has access to new data and systems that tie automatically into their e-commerce site, and now all of that data is then shared between the mall operator and the retailer. Then you have got a true ecosystem with a level of service that’s happening versus what it has always been: everybody in it for themselves in a lot of ways.”
Ultimately, integration will play a major role in the success of shopping center platforms. “When you look at returns, delivery, curbside, livestream shopping and marketplace, the key is not keeping them separate but integrating those as best as you can so that it is really easy for customers to connect with us via our website or through our social channels or through our mobile app so it is not confusing,” said Renslow. “Then we have to work with our retailers to learn from them and also to layer in their services in a way that makes it as intuitive as possible for our guests.”


text: I recently came across an article that claims that the education startup BYJU's is funded by China. Is this true? I'm just curious as to whether or not this is true. BYJU's is a popular education startup in India that offers online tutoring for students. The company has been in the news recently for its $75 million funding round.


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Diamond and fine jewelry online retailer, Blue Nile, said Tuesday that net sales increased 21.2 percent to $136.1 million for the fourth quarter, led by a 30 percent increase in bridal jewelry sales. Operating income for the period, ended December 30, 2012, totaled $7.1 million, representing an operating margin of 5.2 percent of net sales. Net income totaled $4.9 million, or $0.39 per diluted share. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the quarter totaled $9.1 million.
Harvey Kanter, Blue Nile president and CEO, did say that holiday sales of non-engagement jewelry did not meet expectations but growth in this category for the fourth quarter was still greater than 5 percent.
For the full year, the Seattle-based company reported that net sales increased by 14.9 percent to $400 million. Operating income for the full year was $12.3 million, compared to $16.9 million in the prior year. Net income for the year was $8.4 million and earnings per diluted share totaled $0.63. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for 2012 was $20.6 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $34.4 million for the year compared to $15.4 million for the prior year. Non-GAAP free cash flow for the year was $31.9 million compared to $10.1 million for the prior year.
In its outlook, Blue Nile said it expects net sales to be between $94 million and $100 million with earnings per diluted share projected at $0.05 to $0.08. For the 2013 fiscal it expects net sales to be between $440 million and $470 million and earnings per diluted share are projected at $0.75 to $0.85.
"The fourth quarter caps off a great year of growth at Blue Nile, building upon our sequential growth while posting greater profitability versus the prior year. Investments we made in 2012 paid off with the highest annual levels of revenue growth and customer acquisition in five years, exceptional strength in engagement sales in the U.S., and a return to strong growth internationally,” said Harvey Kanter, Blue Nile president and CEO. “While we fell short of our expected sales of non-engagement jewelry during the holiday season, in part due to a weaker environment for consumer discretionary spending, we gained valuable insight that will guide the evolution of our product mix. We believe that our strategy to accelerate this part of our business is on track."
The company also announced it has entered into an agreement with U.S. Bank National Association for borrowing under a $35 million revolving credit facility maturing in 2014.
Among the highlights:
* U.S. engagement net sales for the fourth quarter 2012 increased 31 percent to $73.6 million. U.S. engagement net sales for the full year 2012 increased 21.7 percent to $226.6 million.
* U.S. non-engagement net sales for the fourth quarter 2012 increased 5.3 percent to $42.5 million. U.S. non-engagement net sales for the full year 2012 increased 4.9 percent to $111 million.
* International net sales for the fourth quarter 2012 increased 26.8 percent to $20 million. International net sales for the full year 2012 increased 11.7 percent to $62.4 million. Excluding the impact from changes in foreign exchange rates, international net sales increased 12.6 percent for the fiscal year.
* Gross profit for the fourth quarter totaled $25.7 million. As a percent of net sales, gross profit was 18.8 percent compared to 20.7 percent for the fourth quarter of 2011. Gross profit for the year totaled $75.1 million.
New customers, which are defined as individuals who have not made a prior purchase from Blue Nile, grew 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full year, new customers grew 17.6 percent compared to the full year of 2011.
* Selling, general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter were $18.6 million, compared to $16.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the full year were $62.8 million, compared to $55.2 million for the full year 2011.
* Earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter included stock-based compensation expense of $0.06 for the fourth quarter of 2012 and 2011.
* Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year totaled $87 million, compared to $89.4 million at the end of the fiscal year 2011.


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Bluefly.com aims to help consumers dress their best with its discounted designer apparel and accessories. Now it hopes to make its customers smell
The majority of surveyed retail associates, 55%, believe that this holiday season
Roaman’s has rebranded. The multichannel plus-size women’s apparel merchant began showing off its redesigned logo and catalog pages and its “All About You
Bill Bass is not a fan of QR codes. Bob Myers is a fan of customers having their own conversation on your ecommerce site. They didn;t agree with each other on those two subjects, but here’s they agreed on during a session on ecommerce trends at the National Retail Federation
Golf equipment and apparel retailer Golfsmith knew it needed to keep up with the times and include videos on its ecommerce site, Golfsmith.com. Here’s why the merchant chose to outsource its video production.
What merchant delivers the best in customer service? Online shoes merchant Zappos.com overtook last year’s winner, sporting goods and apparel merchant L.L. Bean, in the NRF Foundation/American Express Customers
Ecommerce platform provider Mercent says its retail clients participating in Amazon.com’s “Selling on Amazon” third-party marketplace program and through Google Product Search increased in the fourth quarter by 46% and 28% respectively.
Apparel merchant Lands’ End has launched its January digital catalog with enhanced service functions including touch, pinch and zoom gestures developed for the iPad.
Two separate reports released Wednesday show a healthy rise in ecommerce sales for the 2010 holiday season
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Krispy Kreme, Tim Hortons, Wendy’s, Dunkin’ Reveals Free Coffee, Big Discounts on National Coffee Day
Honda to stop producing 4th gen City, Jazz, WR-V in India
Honda Cars India will soon stop producing the 4th generation Honda City, Jazz, and WR-V.
The company is yet to make an official announcement about the plan.
The production of Jazz will cease after October 2022, while that of the WR-V will be stopped after March 2023.
The 4th generation Honda City, one of the company's most popular cars, will be discontinued after December 2022.
However, the recently released 5th generation of the Honda City will continue to be available in the Indian market.
Consequently, Honda will have just three models to offer in the Indian market, including the Amaze and Hybrid City, which like the 5th generation Honda City are sedans.
But Honda has confirmed the launch of a mid-sized SUV in India in 2023, which may be offered in a hybrid setup apart from diesel and petrol variants.
Will AI kill our creativity? It could – if we don’t start to value and protect the traits that make us human


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Aereo, a startup formerly known as Bamboom labs, has raised over $25 million in funding for a subscription service that will provide access to local television channels over the internet. Aereo will offer a remote antenna and digital video recorder to subscribers, or members as it prefers to call them, which they can use to access network television on tablets and smartphones or through Roku or Apple TV boxes. Expect to see opposition from broadcast networks and inevitable legal challenges, but could this be the future of television?
The company claims to be using thousands of miniature antennae to receive signals off air at its headend, each assigned to an individual user, in an attempt to avoid legal problems.
Aereo Members will have access to all the major networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and PBS, as well as other local channels, and will be able to store up to 40 hours of programming on a remote digital video recorder.
Billed as “Television on Your Terms”, Aereo offers television in the home or one the move, on devices that consumers already own, with no further equipment to install. That makes a lot of sense.
Aereo can be accessed through an HTML5 compatible web browser and includes social features through integration with Facebook and Twitter.
Much is being made of the arrays of miniature antennae that Aereo claims to employ, although it is not entirely clear how these actually work and their location is secret.
The service will launch in New York City from mid-March and will cost subscribers, or members, $12 a month after a free 30-day trial.
IAC/InterActive Corp has led the latest round of funding and its chairman, Barry Diller, has joined the Aereo board of directors. He is a television veteran who was instrumental in building the fox Network for News Corp.
“Aereo is the first potentially transformative technology that has the chance to give people access to broadcast television delivered over the Internet to any device, large or small, they desire. No wires, no new boxes or remotes, portable everywhere there’s an Internet connection in the world — truly a revolutionary product,” said Barry Diller.
Chet Kanojia, the founder and chief executive of Aereo, said “Barry’s vast experience and knowledge of the television industry and his exceptional expertise in building successful and transformative companies is invaluable to Aereo.”
Previously, Chet was the founder and CEO of Navic Networks, an advanced television advertising company that was sold to Microsoft in 2008.
On the face of it, this is essentially basic cable, without the cable. The advantage of that is that it can reach network-connected devices and displays, wherever they are, wirelessly, providing they can access the internet. It is like Slingbox, but without the box.
The remote digital video recorder feature will clearly rely on the precedent established by Cablevision in New York for a remote storage digital video recorder, but without the need for a cable, or a cable box.
Of course, this is deeply disruptive to traditional broadcasters and the cable television model. Other companies had tried this, such as ivi TV. That company had claimed that it could rebroadcast local television channels online but more than 40 major broadcasters, including the four main networks, argued that this required retransmission consent.
A judge ruled that ivi was not a cable system as described in the Copyright Act and was therefore in violation of copyright. The court issued an injunction against ivi. The case is currently under appeal.
It is not immediately clear how Aereo is different, other than using lots of aerials, but then it is not at all obvious that there is anything inherently wrong with its plans and there appears to be precedent for much of it.
Cable television began in America largely as a way of providing clearer signals to homes and made a very successful subscription business model out of this. Since then, the major broadcast networks have been increasingly successful in extracting retransmission fees from cable operators for the right to carry their programming.
Most Americans are now so familiar with cable and satellite subscription service that they are barely aware that they can receive the main network television channels over the air for free.
Those broadcast networks still represent the majority of viewing. Supplemented with other online video services, for some it could represent a suitable substitute for pay-television services.
Unlike, say CableVision, Aereo does not appear to have negotiated permission to distribute programming from the networks, or specifically to reconstitute the signals for delivery using internet technologies.
The key question is whether consumers will actually want to pay to access programming that is essentially already freely available. In practice, they would be paying for the convenience of being able to view these channels on different displays, including mobile devices, wherever they are, without needing to be able to receive a broadcast signal.
That, combined with a virtual digital video recorder in the cloud, could be a compelling proposition for the mobile urban professionals that Aereo appears to be initially targeting.


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New York City
In early 2018, we were thrilled to welcome NYC as the first East Coast Latinas in Tech chapter!
NYC has a strong tech scene with many leading tech companies operating in this large market, in addition to multiple accelerators, workspaces, business groups, industry events, tech media, and government initiatives – all of which make it a very vibrant tech community.
We’re excited to bring together the Latinas in tech in the big apple by:
- Fostering a safe space for exchange of ideas
- Increasing awareness of the Latina community in the tech world and its impact
- Promoting initiatives and activities that help grow our representation in the tech community
You can join our Latinas in Tech NYC Facebook page here to keep up to date on the latest local news and events.


text: An article last week in The Wall Street Journal reviews how successful, or not, the challenge of remote learning was (in the US). The results, in the most advanced nation, make for worrying reading, when the rest of the world is less well-equipped to respond to the challenges. “The problems began piling up almost immediately. There were students with no computers or internet access. Teachers had no experience with remote learning. And many parents weren’t available to help”. The article goes on to highlight what is a very logical conclusion but one that has not been appreciated until now, “being a digital consumer and a digital learner are two different things”. Neither schools, parents nor children have been ready for what they faced. The best thing we can do for the rest of the year is draw up conclusions and try and address these as soon as possible.


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March sales for local automakers tumbled on impact from stay-at-home and social distancing orders to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Hyundai Motor America Inc.’s March sales totaled 35,118 vehicles, down 43 percent. The company’s sales year to date stand at 130,875 vehicles, down 11.3%.
Kia Motors America Inc. sold 45,413 vehicles in March, off 18.6%. Sales for the Irvine automaker, year to date, are up nearly 1% to 137,945.
Irvine-based Mazda North American Operations reported March sales of 15,664 vehicles, off 41.8 percent from the year-ago period. Year-to-date sales are down 4.5% to 67,670.
Luxury automaker Genesis Motor America Inc. of Fountain Valley sold 969 vehicles in March, down 33.2%. The company’s sales for the year are down 5.9% to 3,955.
Average new vehicle prices nationally served as one bright spot for the month. Irvine-based Kelly Blue Book reported March’s average vehicle price rose 2.6% from a year ago to $37,736.


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Liberty Global’s Chief Commercial Officer Diederik Karsten is to leave the cable and broadband operator after the completion of a number of M&A transactions.
Switzerland’s largest cable operator UPC has completed the transition of its mobile customers from Salt to Swisscom.
M7 Group has reached an agreement to buy the DTH satellite TV operations from Liberty Global currently serving four Central and Eastern European markets.
German cable operator association FRK welcomes the decision by the European Commission (EC) to launch an in-depth investigation into Vodafone’s proposed acquisition of Liberty Global’s German subsidiary Unitymedia.
The European Commission (EC) has concerns about Vodafone’s proposed acquisition of Liberty Global’s subsidiaries in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania and has therefore opened an in-depth investigation.
Liberty Global has chosen Cadent to deliver an addressable TV advertising platform, with the first deployment being on the UK’s Virgin Media.
UPC Romania has sold shares in the DTH platform Focus Sat to two other companies in the Liberty Global group.
Switzerland’s largest cable operator UPC has started a programme to improve quality and drive customer satisfaction by improving the customer proposition and by simplifying and digitising the processes both in the consumer and business segments.
Liberty Global is working to launch its Ziggo Go app for Android TV, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV in the Dutch market.
German cable operator Unitymedia aims to provide over 1.3 million households with its DOCSIS 3.1-based 1Gbps high-speed internet access by the end of 2018, CEO Winni Rapp told Broadband TV News.


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Updated Mon, Dec 13, 2010 by Martuk
The expansive region of Deadfall is coming to Fallen Earth and with it a slew of new gore filled Blood Sports. The latest update to Fallen Earth is set to launch on May 7th, and you can get a look at what's in store below.
Fallen Earth’s State of the Game update offers a glimpse ahead at the upcoming player-built Outpost feature scheduled for release in May.
The holidays are just around the corner and we’ve put together a list of the many festive MMOG events available to play out 2013.
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Attention, Lowcountry creative professionals! Harbormark, curator of inspiring experiences for creatives and makers, has announced the inaugural REVOLVE Conference, featuring Design/UX, Marketing and Business career tracks, hosted at an exquisite oceanfront resort near you.
Intrigued yet? You should be. Mark your calendars for October 29-30, 2015 and join a group of your fellow creatives at Charleston’s beautiful Wild Dunes Resort for REVOLVE, the flagship event for those striving to make an impact in the creative industry.
REVOLVE will bring together over twenty dynamic speakers from around the country, all at the top of their game in user experience, design, marketing, business operations, digital project management and content strategy. The speaker roster is being steadily unveiled on the REVOLVE website and social media. Eighteen speakers have already been revealed, including thought leaders from top-notch companies like Facebook, Mailchimp, and more.
REVOLVE will be much more than just another conference,” says Karl Hudson Phillips, conference organizer. “Bring your curiosity, your appetite for Southern cooking and your desire for a good time.”
The event will include uplifting keynote talks, and topic specific sessions, in an atmosphere steeped in Southern hospitality and charm. The mid-event, ‘Party on the Pavilion ’ at Wild Dunes’ Grand Pavilion, will afford attendees the opportunity to ‘rub shoulders’ with not only conference speakers, but also with creatives from the Charleston area and beyond. It will be the ideal forum for extending your creative network, and will set the stage for easier interactions on Day 2 of the conference.
“The conference was strategically scheduled to allow attendees to escape the four walls of the office while adding value to their skill sets, and give out of town guests the opportunity to enjoy an extended stay in the Charleston area,” says Phillips.
Early Bird tickets are available through the end of August, so act now! For more information on the REVOLVE Conference, new additions to the speaker roster, and to register, visit www.revolveconference.com


text: Neptune Technologies & Bioresources was last month granted a composition and matter patent for its omega-3 and antioxidants-boosted krill-based ingredients by the European Patent Office. Although Aker and another Israel-based supplier Enzymotec opposed the patent, Aker's executive vice president Jostein Dalland said it would not in any case affect its own supply of the ingredient. "We believe this patent contained insufficient documentation and is hence invalid. So it will absolutely not be affecting our business," he told NutraIngredinets.com. He said Neptune's patent did not prevent competition from going to market as it related to specific compounds only. As such, Aker will be moving ahead with the launch of its own krill ingredient - Superba - as planned. New krill Superba was debuted in the US in March where it is targeting the supplements market. Aker has now confirmed its home market of Norway as the European launch pad for its Antarctic-sourced ingredient. Dalland said Superba will be formally launched at VitaFoods in Geneva in early May and has already attracted the interest of supplements makers in several European countries. Krill are tiny shrimp gaining attention as a rich source of omega-3, as well as other nutrients. There are about 85 species of the deepwater marine planktonic crustacean, or deepwater shrimp, which the planet's most abundant animal biomass and which when captured and converted to oil, pack 48 times the antioxidant punch of standard fish oils, according to ORAC antioxidant scales. European patents The new patent granted to Neptune - 'Natural Marine Source Phospholipids comprising flavonoïds, polyunsaturated fatty acids and their applications' - protects Neptune marine phospholipid and flavonoid compositions "as a medicament for the prevention and treatment of multiple chronic health conditions, including coronary artery disease caused by hypercholesterolemia, peripheral vascular disease, neurodegenerative and other cognitive disorders." Neptune has not indicated when, and/or whether it will enforce the patent. Under European patent law, companies have nine months to oppose a granted patent. It may then take 5-7 years for the patent opposition to be heard at which point the patent will stand, be amended or revoked. In the mean time the patent stands with an onus on the patent holder to enforce it if they feel a transgression has taken place. Bio Aker said it has a series of pending European patents for the harvesting, processing and composition of its krill ingredients, which it has been developing since 2003. Enzymotec was not available for comment.


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An estimated 12 million British drivers are considering buying an electric vehicle in the next two years, according to new research. The study of more than 2,000 UK adults by comparison site Uswitch found 30.7 percent of drivers expect to look into the prospect of an electric car over the next two years, while some are already convinced.
Just over one in 10 (11 percent) of respondents said they would be buying an electric vehicle (EV) in the next 24 months, suggesting electric power is about to become much more popular. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), electric cars have accounted for 4.7 percent of all new cars registered over the first seven months of this year.
But the figures suggest that is about to increase, and if all those considering an EV do make the switch to battery power, Uswitch estimates they could save a fortune. In fact, with an estimated average saving of £329 a year, the company thinks those drivers could save a combined total of £4 billion in fuel alone every year.
Overall, Uswitch’s research suggests petrol and diesel car owners spend an average of £74.86 a month on fuel. However, the study found electric car drivers were only adding an average of £30.90 a month to their bills by charging their vehicles. When adjusted for average mileage, the company reckons electric vehicle owners save £27.48 a month over their fossil fuel-powered peers.
And Uswitch says EV drivers could save even more if they think about how and when they charge. Simply by charging at home with a 7 kW wallbox, Uswitch says a 100-mile charge will be around £2 cheaper than charging at a motorway service station – although it will take longer. And by being on the best tariff, Uswitch says EV drivers could save up to £92 a year.
“Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, and 12 million drivers could soon be swapping their petrol or diesel car for a more environmentally friendly one,” said Sarah Broomfield, energy expert at Uswitch.com. “The good news for these drivers is that EVs come with an additional financial benefit too — they cost far less to fuel than a petrol or diesel car.
“However, charging costs can vary depending on your energy tariff. If you are still on your supplier’s standard variable tariff, charging your car could cost an additional £7.69 a month unless you switch to a more competitive fixed-term deal.”


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China will launch a long-expected pilot scheme to allow cross-border investment in wealth management products (WMPs) by residents in the semi-autonomous economies of Hong Kong and Macau, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said in an online statement Monday.
The scheme will allow residents of the two offshore centres and those in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and seven other cities on the Chinese mainland to buy financial products in each other’s markets.
The PBOC, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Monetary Authority of Macau (MAM) issued a joint statement describing only the operating mechanism of the scheme.
The launch date and implementation details of the “Cross-border Wealth Management Connect” will be announced through separate notices, the statement said.
“Cross-border Wealth Management Connect” will be the third cross-border investment programme between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong following the Stock Connect and Bond Connect schemes.
Similarly to the Stock and Bond connect schemes, the “Cross-border Wealth Management Connect” will involve a mainland-to-Hong Kong and Macau “southbound link” and a Hong Kong and Macau-to-mainland “northbound link.”
The “southbound link”will allow mainland Chinese to invest in Macau and Hong Kong investment products via special investment accounts opened with Macau and Hong Kong banks, while the “northbound link”will permit Macau and Hong Kong residents to purchase mainland Chinese wealth management products by opening special investment account with mainland Chinese banks.
According to the joint statement, cross-boundary remittances will be carried out in renminbi, with currency conversion conducted in the offshore markets. Cross-boundary fund flows under Northbound and Southbound Wealth Management Connect will be subject to aggregate and individual investor quota management. The aggregate quota will be adjusted through a macro-prudential coefficient.
Welcoming the announcement, Mr Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA, said:
“The financial sector has been looking forward to the launch of the scheme to better serve the growing demand for cross-boundary wealth management and investment services by GBA residents. Today’s announcement once again underpins Hong Kong’s strategic importance in the Mainland’s financial open-up process and our unique role in meeting the asset management needs of residents across the boundary.”
In May, China unveiled a financial plan to facilitate cross-border transactions and investments between Hong Kong, Macao and several other cities in mainland China. Elements of the plan include supporting the offshore yuan business in Hong Kong and Macao, setting up a futures exchange in Guangzhou, testing a cross-border cash pool business and supporting cross-border bank lending and payment service providers’ business expansion in Hong Kong and Macao, Caixin Global reported.


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When it comes to reaching voters during the election season, television still reigns supreme. But TV has its limitations. Best suited for broad awareness ads, televised commercials offer little flexibility and limited targeting capabilities. As analytics solutions mature, political advertisers are increasingly turning to digital channels to carry out more targeted marketing campaigns and deliver data-driven ads to reach particular groups.
- 78% of US adults learn about the presidential election through TV.
- 65% of US adults turn to digital channels to gather information about the election.
- 41% of US internet users think they see too many political ads on TV.
- 43% of US registered votes searched for more information about a candidate after seeing a digital ad.
January 2016 research from Pew Research Center found that 78% of US adults learn about the presidential election through TV, local news, cable news or late-night comedy shows. Though TV dominates as the leading channel for information on the presidential election, digital content is not far behind.
According to the same study, 65% of US adults turned to digital channels to learn about candidates running for office, which make social media, mobile apps and other digital environments ripe for political advertising. Forty-eight percent of those surveyed said they relied on news websites and apps for information.
For millennials—the demographic instrumental in electing Barack Obama in 2008 and again in 2012, partly because of Obama’s strong online presence—the interest in digital content is even greater. For adults between the ages of 18 and 29, social media and news websites or apps were the top two routes for seeking information on the election. This is in stark contrast to other age groups, where cable TV news is still the top channel for information.
A September 2015 survey of US internet users conducted by YuMe showed that TV is still considered one of the most effective political advertising platforms, especially when news broadcasts and political shows are factored in. News broadcasts and political shows were considered most effective for 69% and 61% of respondents, respectively. But digital—thought most effective by 49% of internet users—is catching up.
Calling TV a necessary evil, Matt Ross, advertising director at AOL’s Washington D.C. arm, said, “TV is the cannon, and that’s why advertisers are spending 80% to 90% of their budget on it. It’s how it’s [always] been done. But as time shifting and the fragmentation of media continues, data is one aspect that can help position digital.”
One segment that digital can target is undecided voters. A main goal of advertising is to persuade those who are on the fence about an issue or candidate, but zeroing in on this group through TV ads is virtually impossible. TV-viewer data with that level of specificity is just not available, according to Ross.
Voters also believe they see too many ads on television, but digital ads don’t bother them as much. According to the YuMe survey, 41% of respondents said they saw too many ads on TV, compared with 26% who said they saw too many on digital channels. The survey also found that digital ads were slightly better: 37% of respondents said digital ads were effective, compared with 32% that expressed the same sentiment about TV ads.
Better data is pulling digital channels ahead of television in terms of consumer preference, and will continue to do so as analytics tools continue to improve, Ross predicted. For candidates that want to reach those coveted undecided voters, especially young digital natives as they reach voting age, a digital strategy is a must-have.
Digital Channels Make for Better Targeting
Unlike television, the digital side of political advertising is rich with targeting, analytics and other data-driven tools. While TV is untrackable, digital is relatively easy to track.
Politics-specific audience-segmentation technology, for example, is becoming increasingly sophisticated, enabling candidates to slice and dice voters based on their campaign’s strategic needs. Companies like real-time analytics vendor Neustar offer targeting to suit a candidate’s needs. Neustar recently rolled out Political Audiences, a segmentation tool that groups households into 172 segments, which can then be combined based on demographic, geographic and issues voters care about.
A voter may be focused on the economy or may be concerned about education. “We have attributes that speak to those things, so we can roll those segments up into groups that all care about similar things,” said Lisa Joy Rosner, CMO at Neustar. “Those groups then become actionable because we find them through online media channels. That means a marketer could say, ‘I want to target Democrats who care about education,’ and buy segments that have been rolled up into that audience group to target them online.”
A November 2015 poll of US registered voters by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) found that 32% of respondents clicked on a political ad when they came across it on a digital channel, and 43% searched for more information about a candidate after seeing an ad. Substantial percentages even took the engagement a step further by sharing it with others, either through an in-person conversation (34%), on social media (28%) or in another online forum (20%).
For ads to really resonate, however, the medium through which they’re served has to resonate as well. Mobile devices represent only a small percentage of where voters see political ads, but the channel can be powerful, especially on Election Day. According to the same IAB survey, only 12% of voters had come across political ads on mobile websites, and even fewer had seen them on mobile apps.
This is a missed opportunity, according to Mike Balabanov, advertising account director at AOL’s Washington D.C. arm.
“The most personal device that voters have is a mobile phone,” Balabanov said. “They’re with it constantly. If advertisers can send the right message using the right data through a captivating video ad or interstitial ad that really speaks to voters, that can really change an opinion and be persuadable. It’s about the emotional connection that a user has to an ad on a phone.”
Mobile devices are critical for reaching key demographics, such as millennials and certain cultural groups. “If you look at Hispanics, our data suggests that those are the largest consumers of media through the smartphone,” said Jerry Hug, CEO of SITO Mobile, a targeted mobile messaging provider.
Geotargeting also opens the door to a deeper level of segmentation, and mobile devices play a central role in providing the location-based data required to run geotargeted campaigns. SITO Mobile’s technology, for example, uses first-party as well as proprietary third-party sources to target voters at specific locations.
And on Election Day, smartphones are critical. “What do people do when they’re waiting in line to vote? They’re on their phones,” Hug said.


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US June MMA contract prices were assessed 9 cents/lb ($198/tonne, €156/tonne) lower, in a range of $1.15-1.21/lb FD (free delivered) railcar.
Most buyers and sellers attributed the fall to a 23% drop in acetone prices in the barge market, which is where MMA buyers purchase the feedstock.
“I think you’ll see more of a fall in July as the rest of that gets passed down,” an MMA buyer said. “It takes a while for us to see all of it.”
MMA buyers said demand is steady to strong, particularly from the coatings segment, although sales levels might have already peaked.
“There is some thought that that is what’s happened,” a buyer said. “However, sales are still good.”
An MMA producer said even if demand drops slightly, sales levels are healthy enough to absorb all of the material in the US, leaving very little on the spot market.
“We’re running hard and selling everything we make,” the producer said. “If we had more we could sell it.”
US buyers are also hesitant to look for less expensive Asian material, citing concerns that in the time the product is on the water, US MMA prices could fall again.
Major US MMA producers include Dow Chemical, Evonik and Lucite.
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Conan Exiles Gets New Trailer, Release Date for PC and Xbox One Early Access
The early access period was previously scheduled to start in 2016.
Today's trailer, which is the first new one in nearly six months, shows off a series of sequences, including those involving exploration, combat, and building.
As for the release date, Conan Exiles will be available in early access on PC starting on January 31, 2017. An unfinished version of the game for Xbox One will follow in Spring 2017, playable through the console's Game Preview program. Sony's PS4 does not allow early access-style games.
"The open-world survival genre is ripe for Conan's conquest," game director Joel Bylos said in a statement. "If there ever was a world that can truly test your strength and skill, it is the brutal and savage world of Conan the Barbarian. Conan Exiles is not just an empty sandbox, it is a world rich in history where you must discover the secrets of ancient civilizations as you struggle to build your own."
The game's early access period was originally scheduled to begin in September 2016. However, the developer confirmed in June that it would be delayed until 2017 to "make a better game." Additionally, Funcom recently "secured additional funding," which means the developer is in a "much more flexible" financial situation, according to Bylos.
Conan Exiles is described as an open-world game that's inspired by the stories of Robert E. Howard. It is multiplayer-centric, though you can play alone, too.
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Empowering financial inclusion through payments
Learn how Earned Wage Access (EWA) is becoming a mainstream tool for employers as a way to enable financial inclusion amongst their employee base.
In today’s world, the consumption of goods and services is fundamentally mismatched with how people are paid their income.
A real-time, on-demand, connected commerce ecosystem has emerged across multiple industries, while many consumers are still compensated in deferred, fixed-payroll cycles. For segments of the population that do not have substantial savings, this is leading to intra-month cash flow challenges at a time when the cost of living is rising faster than real wages.
Unlocking sustainable financial solutions
With an increase in social consciousness of employers globally, we are now seeing a transition to more ethics-based corporate strategies, business models and embedded payment features.
One particular area in alternative finance that has grown in relevance is earned wage access (EWA) or on-demand pay, as it is commonly known in North America. This has become a mainstream tool for employees in the U.S., in particular, due to the wage culture and employer-led benefits; but this trend is starting to proliferate across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Cash is king has been the guiding principle for many traditional companies over the years. In the current economic environment, cash flow is now king and one of the emerging trends driving growth in the earned wage access market. Other key trends, covered in our report, include the momentum in alternative finance, solving for the point of need, gamification of services and notably EWA as a talent retention and attraction tool.
EWA is now being adopted by workers across multiple regions and segments that are seeking an alternative to pay-day lending, with use cases emerging across various industries including fast-moving consumer goods, hospitality, logistics, construction and transport.
Yousif Mohammed, Head of Trends & Advisory EMEA and Global ESG Lead, J.P. Morgan Payments
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MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Six suspects burglarized the local City Gear around 4:45 a.m. on Dec. 5. Two days later on Dec. 7, the six suspects burglarized the business again around 5:00 a.m., according to Memphis Police.
The six men stole a total of over $30,000 in Nike shoes and clothing.
On Dec. 5, the suspects fled the scene in a stolen tan Ford F150 and White Chrysler 300. On Dec. 7, the suspects fled the scene in a lime green Infiniti, dark Infiniti G35, and a dark sedan.
No arrests have been made.
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Organised by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and the Portsmouth Business Strategy Leadership Group, the week runs until Friday, July 9 and will bring together key partner stakeholders across the city and neighbouring business communities to share their expertise, advice and know-how in a grand celebration of enterprise.
The launch event was hosted by Aaron Butson, assistant principal at HSDC and Ross McNally, executive chair and CEO of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.
It heard from guest speakers Cllr Ben Dowling, cabinet member for culture, leisure and economic development at Portsmouth City Council and Shevaun Haviland, the Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce.
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They spoke about some of the challenges businesses have faced over the past 18 months - and what is needed for them to return to growth over the next 18 months.
Ms Haviland said: ‘The last five quarters have seen catastrophic drops in the usual business indicators, however our latest report has shown some positive news in that businesses are looking forward but still with a little bit of fragility. Fifty-five per cent of businesses expect their turnover to grow but they were cautious and one of the biggest concerns was the rising cost of raw materials and how that was going to drive up inflation.’
She said they would continue to work with the government to make sure the voice of small business was heard and push for a continuation of business coronavirus support, especially for the hardest hit industries.
Cllr Dowling said the council was working on numerous projects to promote business in the city, such as the Tipner West scheme, Southsea sea defences, and the City Centre North Project, as well as investing in the city’s district centres and enterprise centres.
He said: ‘Local businesses are absolutely essential for the city’s growth but it is not just about growth at the moment, we have to deal with recovery at the same time and the city's businesses will be at the centre of that. I am really pleased that we have this week dedicated to business.’
There will be virtual and physical events taking place all week, with key businesses sharing knowledge, wisdom and contacts to help businesses maximise their role in Portsmouth and beyond.
Events are based on a variety of topics such as: Future of High Street, International Trade, Creative Industries, Self-Employment and more.
One of the highlights of the week will be The News Business Excellence Awards, which take place at Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday evening. It will also be live-streamed to The News Facebook page.
Mr Butson said: ‘After 15 months of hard work we never stopped dreaming of doing something special and this week we have a chance for us to do something special for businesses in the city. This week sees a variety of events and brings together businesses, education providers and key partners to promote and celebrate success.’
For more information on the events go to hampshirechamber.co.uk/events/


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The Ford Mustang is 50 years old this week and to mark the occasion, Ford wants as many of us as possible to sign an electronic birthday card to the iconic car.
And if enough people sign it, the car that has 6.3 million fans on Facebook may get the birthday present of a Guinness World Record title!
Ford says more than 50,000 signatures and messages on the e-birthday card are needed to set a new world record, hence its desire to get as many people signing up as possible.
At the time of writing, there were already more than 32,000 signatures. Ford car manager Steve Ling will be hoping the other 18,000 sign up before the car’s birthday this Thursday.
“The spirit of Mustang infuses everything we do at Ford,” he said. “Mustang inspires a feeling of freedom and independence for drivers and fans, and it helps to inspire everyone at Ford to create the best products we can for all of our customers in every segment.”
Mustang’s 50th birthday week
Other events planned on 17 April include a new 2015 Mustang on the observation step of the Empire State Building, lots of celebrations by the Mustang Club of America in association Ford, plus Mustang convoy road trips.
Ford employees at Ford Motor Company HQ in Dearborn will also hold their own celebrations.
Expect some surprises on the Ford stand at the 2014 New York Motor Show as well: come back later in the week for more on the 50th anniversary of the car that, at long last, is officially on its way to Britain…


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MADISON HEIGHTS (WWJ) – Authorities are trying to figure out what caused a fire that shut down production at the Kars Nuts factory in Madison Heights.
Sixty workers were evacuated from the factory on 14 Mile, between John R and Dequindre, after the fire broke out around 7 p.m. Thursday.
Officials say the fire started in a product washing room located in the middle of the plant, which produces a variety of snack mixes and nuts.
Fire departments from five cities helped extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported.
The washing room was heavily damaged by the fire, according to reports, and the entire building has smoke damage.
A statement from the company says all of the equipment is in working order, and production is expected to resume early next week.
“Our full workforce is here today and will be through the weekend cleaning all of our equipment, just to ensure it is completely safe before resuming production,” the statement said. “We are working closely with health officials to ensure compliance every step of the way. The safety and quality of our products is our highest priority.”
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Making Trade Easier for Africa’s Youthful Population
By Adedayo Oluwafemi
The youth are spearheading a lot of change initiatives not only in Nigeria but also across Africa.
The world’s population is estimated to hit 10 billion people by 2055. It’s projected that Africa will account for 57% of the growth at about 1.4 billion people. With Africa’s youthful population growing there is a growing need to ensure that the youth are well resourced.
If harnessed, the creativity and innovation of the huge youthful population can play a key role in Africa’s economic transformation.
Across the continent, the informal sector has provided a major source of employment for many youths. The majority of them are in the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) space. This resort to informality is due to the need to explore available opportunities and earn a living. SMEs in Africa have proven to be key drivers of growth, innovation development and job creation.
A vibrant SME segment provides a strong foundation for development, increased standards of living and poverty reduction.
Sadly, the challenges with facilitating trade, especially among SMEs are well known. They include fragmentation, market access, operational and administrative inefficiencies and in some cases, bureaucratic delays.
Limited access to financing or capital, inadequate capacity to keep proper inventory, limited storage options, inequitable distribution channels and other infrastructural gaps have also bedevilled SMEs. The question then arises, how do we leapfrog and make trade easier for young Africans?
The digital economy has positively influenced the SME space. For many Africans, technology has radically transformed the core of how we live, move and experience life.
Imagine being able to move goods from one point to the other at the touch of a button whereas in the past, you’d probably be waiting on a messenger at work to help you deliver them or physically walk many miles to the nearest post office or delivery service provider to send them. Today, the digital economy has offered young Africans an opportunity to trade easier locally or internationally through opening up opportunities.
Combining the power of tech and the ease of doing business that platforms like Sendy, a tech company that is building a fulfilment infrastructure for e-commerce and consumer brands, provides, SMEs are set to thrive.
Sendy makes it easier for trade to happen – enabling sellers and retailers to sell more and grow. When trade is enhanced and the impediments around financing, warehousing, managing inventory and logistics management have been removed, productivity goes up, more jobs are created, customers and happy and young business owners can trade efficiently and grow their businesses
If we are seriously looking to drive larger participation for young people in trade and commercial activities, we must encourage uptake in the use of digital assets that technology avails us. Africa’s future looks bright and promising, we now need to fully embrace digitization in the SME space in order to spur growth and development.
Adedayo Oluwafemi is a Lagos-based SME consultant and growth hacker


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Fashion house Hermes expands into beauty category
French fashion house Hermes is launching into the beauty category next year.
A collection will be developed in-house but manufactured by third-party suppliers in France and Italy, using plastic-free packaging.
“It’s a big market that’s already full of strong players, and therefore we have to find our place in it,” Hermes CEO Axel Dumas told the Business Of Fashion.
“It’s quite exciting: It’s a new activity, with all the risks that involves, so we will deploy it progressively, initially in our own stores mainly in a limited distribution so that we can learn.”
No stranger to the beauty world, Hermes has released a number of fragrances, including Twilly d’Hermès, Terre d’Hermes, and Un Jardin Sur La Lagune, which achieved sales of US$355 million last year.
Rival fashion houses Dior and Chanel are expanding into the beauty category and last month, Gucci confirmed it would launch a make-up range.
“Obviously, we hope to have the biggest scope possible,” added Dumas. “We are trying to do it humbly and cautiously, because it’s a big market that’s already full of strong players, and therefore we have to find our place in it.”
This story first appeared on sister site Inside Retail Asia.
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At the presentation, Apple paid a lot of attention to the monoblock camera. The image from it is processed by the processor, so the picture during video communication will look better than before. The camera resolution, by the way, is 1080p – twice as high as it was. Microphones have also been taken to the studio level.
In terms of performance, Apple is promising an 85% performance boost in apps like Xcode over the previous iMac. You can also run iPhone and iPad apps on your computer.
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Nissan shows off glow-in-the-dark cars
The automaker that's experimenting with self-cleaning car paint now has a new gimmick: the glow-in-the-dark car, USA TODAY reports.
Nissan's European operation says it's one of the first automakers to have glow-in-the-dark paint, which it's demonstrating on an electric Nissan Leaf.
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