By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two key U.S. House Democrats on Friday urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action to prevent potential air safety risks from the planned use of C-Band spectrum for 5G wireless. At issue are concerns of potential interference caused by the 5G deployment with sensitive aircraft electronics like radio … [Read more...] about Exclusive-U.S. House Democrats urge FCC to avoid potential air safety wireless danger
Playtech investor Gopher pulls out of potential takeover battle
(Reuters) -Gopher Investments, the No.2 shareholder in Playtech, walked away from a potential three-way takeover battle for the British gambling software maker on Friday, saying it was committed to a separate deal to buy a portion of the business. Playtech's shares were trading 5% lower at 7.3 pounds by 1233 GMT, giving up all of gains made in the last session after the company … [Read more...] about Playtech investor Gopher pulls out of potential takeover battle
China Evergrande EV unit to raise $347 million from share sale to fund production
(Reuters) - China Evergrande's electric vehicle division is raising about HK$2.7 billion ($347 million) from a share sale to fund production of new-energy cars, it said on Friday. China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group Ltd will issue about 900 million shares at HK$3 apiece through a top-up placement to controlling shareholder Evergrande Health Industry Holdings Ltd, … [Read more...] about China Evergrande EV unit to raise $347 million from share sale to fund production
Are auto shows dead after pandemic? LA shows some life
By Hyunjoo Jin LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - What a difference two years make. The 2019 Los Angeles auto show featured a parade of vehicle debuts, a flurry of press conferences and other events in the opening two days, along with hundreds of thousands of people eager to see new cars. Fast forward to 2021, with Los Angeles the first major U.S. auto show since the start of the … [Read more...] about Are auto shows dead after pandemic? LA shows some life
Yara debuts world’s first autonomous electric container ship
By Victoria Klesty OSLO (Reuters) - The world's first fully electric and self-steering container ship, owned by fertiliser maker Yara, is preparing to navigate Norway's southern coast and play its part in the country's plans to clean-up its industry. The Yara Birkeland, an 80-metre-long (87 yards) so-called feeder, is set to replace lorry haulage between Yara's plant in … [Read more...] about Yara debuts world’s first autonomous electric container ship