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Monica Cowan is the host of the WDB Podcast and writes about news in the above categories. She was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where she studied journalism at Ohio State University. In her spare time, Monica enjoys cooking and baking (especially cupcakes), reading fiction novels, playing tennis, and yoga classes with friends,

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Strong earthquake in Taiwan injures 27 and causes scattered damage

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TAIPEI, Taiwan — A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people with minor injuries and some reported damage. The quake hit at 12:17 a.m. and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) southeast of Chiayi County Hall at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration said. The U.S. Geological […]

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Aptiv: telecoms advances spur software-defined mobility

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CTO Benjamin Lyon explores how containerised tech and 5G will accelerate OTA updates and the software-defined vehicle. By Megan Lampinen The software-defined vehicle (SDV) requires a more open software architecture that enables a fresh approach to software development and management. In this new paradigm, automakers need the flexibility to modify individual functions rather than issue

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IoT technology can both enrich and secure EV charging

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By deepening IoT integration into both EVs and public stations, operators can strengthen their case against gasoline refuelling. By Stewart Burnett  For electric cars (EVs) to be successful, they must be convenient and intuitive to use. While the home charging experience allows many drivers to begin the day with a full charge, not all prospective

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Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s users even as national security questions persist. TikTok’s China-based parent ByteDance was supposed to find a U.S. buyer or be banned on Jan. 19. Trump’s order could give ByteDance more time to find

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US government sues GM, FCA, and UAW days before Trump return 

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The EEOC lawsuits allege discrimination on the basis of age and gender, but could be deprioritised as Trump resumes office. By Stewart Burnett  In the waning days of the Biden Administration, the US government has opened two anti-discrimination lawsuits targeting several of the country’s biggest automotive players. On 17 January 2025, the US Equal Employment

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BYD confirms Indonesian factory on-track for 2025 completion

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Establishing a factory in Indonesia will help broaden BYD’s ever-expanding reach across Asia. By Will Girling The Southeast Asian electric vehicle (EV) market, particularly the top six economies in the region—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—represent a significant growth opportunity for automakers. These markets alone are forecast to achieve a CAGR of 16-39%

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Trump's inauguration will usher in a crypto-friendly administration, and with it, new state policies

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — The bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses could push states to become more open to crypto and lead public pension funds and treasuries to buy into it. Proponents of the uniquely volatile commodity argue it is a valuable hedge against inflation, similar to gold. Many

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