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Forum Mobility’s Plans for 2023
Trucking is transporting goods by road using large vehicles, such as semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles. The trucking industry plays a vital role in the economy by moving goods from manufacturers to retailers and consumers. Truck drivers are responsible for operating these vehicles and delivering goods on time and in good condition. Tune in […]
Clean Energy Sets $1.1 Trillion Record That’s Bound to Be Broken
(Bloomberg) — Last year was a double milestone for decarbonizing the world’s energy system. It was the first year when investment in the energy transition equaled global investment in fossil fuels, according to the latest data release from clean energy research group BloombergNEF. The money flowing into the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of oil and gas, and […]
American Airlines Sees Profit Above Estimates on Steady Demand
(Bloomberg) — American Airlines Group Inc. expects profit this year to exceed estimates following a slow start, as steady demand for air travel keeps an industry recovery going into 2023. Full-year adjusted earnings will be $2.50 to $3.50 a share, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier said in a statement Thursday that also detailed fourth-quarter results. […]
WATCH: Jeff Bezos’ First Interview After Returning from Space
Amazon.com co-founder Jeff Bezos returned safely from Blue Origin’s first-ever crewed space flight. Tune in below to watch his first televised interview and hear his initial reactions after landing back on earth. “Honestly, I’m not talented enough to describe this in words. I can’t figure it out. It was much more than I expected. It’s […]
Exploring Jeff Bezos’ Final Days as Amazon CEO
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos has officially stepped down as the active CEO of the retail giant. Tune in to hear Bloomberg’s Matt Day describe what Jeff Bezos’ last days as the CEO of Amazon were like as he handed the baton off to Andy Jassy. Host: So, gosh, Matt, I mean, where do we […]
Expert Compares SpaceX and Bezos’ Blue Origin Space Race to the Tortoise and the Hare
Brad Stone, the author of “Amazon Unbound“, compares Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin — referring to them as the tortoise and the hare. But what else separates the two intergalactic competitors? Who will eventually win the space race? Watch below for more. Host: It’s hard to believe that Blue Origin is actually […]
Amazon Quietly Began Building a Grocery Chain During Pandemic
(Bloomberg) As many businesses struggled to survive the pandemic, Amazon.com Inc. was quietly building a national grocery chain.The first Amazon Fresh store opened to the public in Los Angeles in September. Store No. 11 opened Thursday, and Amazon is working on at least 28 more, from Philadelphia to the Sacramento suburbs. The company is also […]
What You Need to Know in B2B This Weekend
We talk a lot about Amazon on these updates but today we’re starting with another Jeff Bezos company. Blue Origin, a commercial space flight company, reached another milestone yesterday when it successfully launched and landed the same rocket for the sixth time. The spacecraft reached a peak altitude of 65 miles, which is past […]
This Week’s 3 Big Things in B2B: A Big Day for Space Travel and CEOs
These are the biggest stories in the B2B world this week! In fact, one is out of this world! Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ company focused on bringing people to the moon, announced three new business partners. Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Draper will all have a hand in the process of making commercial space flight […]
5 Space Bound Companies That Can Get Your Business to the Moon
In 1969 Neil Armstrong took his famous first steps on the moon. In the half century since, only a select few have followed in his path. However, the private sector is intent on changing that soon. Here are five companies that are working towards making commercial space travel possible in the near future. 1. SpaceX […]
Why Amazon Went to India to Build It’s Biggest Office Ever
Amazon this week opened its largest global office, and it is far from its Seattle, Washington headquarters. The new 9.5 acre campus is situated in the business district of Hyderabad, India. The retail giant’s 1.8 million-square-foot space will host up to 15,000 employees. This number is approximately one-quarter of the organization’s total full-time India-based workforce. […]
Why Your Trash is Worth $33 Million
Awareness about responsible waste management has been on the rise over the years, but now it is on fire. In fact, it is 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Startup Sierra Energy, which vaporizes trash in order to produce clean energy and fuel, recently raised $33 million in a Series A investment round. The company heats trash with […]