June 13, 2024
Tech News
Proton has announced the launch of its first electric vehicle (EV) under the new sub-brand Proton e.MAS, set for December 2024. The EV will be built on the Global Modular Architecture (GMA) platform, co-developed with Geely, supporting various EV setups including BEV, PHEV, and HEV. Proton e.MAS aims to establish a dealership network with 17 dealerships already appointed and plans to increase this number to 30 by 2025. The e.MAS models will feature a new logo design and aim to provide comprehensive customer services including sales, vehicle service, and EV charging facilities.
Proton aims to expand its EV dealership network for the Proton e.Mas sub-brand, targeting over 20 dealerships across Malaysia by the end of 2024. The company is evaluating over 50 applications for new dealerships and has already appointed 17 locations. Proton is also collaborating with EV Charge Point Operators (CPOs) to enhance charging infrastructure and aims to cover over 85% of EV charge points in Malaysia by the end of the year. The first Proton e.Mas EV is expected to launch in December 2024.
Google announced plans to integrate more Android features into ChromeOS to accelerate the rollout of AI features. The integration will include the Android Linux kernel and frameworks as part of ChromeOS’s foundation, aiming to simplify engineering efforts and enhance device compatibility. This move is part of Google’s strategy to boost AI-powered feature adoption among Chromebook users, although the changes are not expected to be consumer-ready for some time.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino held an all-hands meeting to address employee concerns amid rumors of layoffs and delayed promotions. The meeting focused on the company’s advertising business and the implementation of a new promotions process. Despite the absence of specific details on layoffs, the meeting aimed to reassure employees about the company’s direction under Elon Musk’s ownership. The company plans to conduct quarterly all-hands meetings moving forward.
Amazon and telecommunications firm Vrio announced a partnership to launch a satellite internet service in seven South American countries, competing directly with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The service, powered by Amazon’s Project Kuiper, aims to address internet access challenges in the region and is expected to begin in mid-2025, starting in Argentina. Project Kuiper plans to deploy 3,236 satellites to provide broadband access across urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Tech Explained
Electric Vehicle (EV) – An electric vehicle is a type of vehicle that uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion.
Global Modular Architecture (GMA) – Global Modular Architecture is a platform used by automotive manufacturers to develop various vehicle models with shared components.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Artificial Intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
Satellite Internet – Satellite Internet is a form of internet access where communications satellites provide internet access to users.
Starlink – Starlink is a satellite internet constellation project developed by SpaceX to provide satellite Internet access across the globe.
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