Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AGBISpinneys posts higher profit as it rebuilds logistics routeSupermarket operator Spinneys has made an alternative Europe-UAE freight corridor permanent after the Iran war disrupted its supply chain. The company said the move had helped it cut cargo delays, maintain stocks and preserve profitability. The grocery operator’s top line grew more than 5 percent to AED1.9 billion ($517 million) in the first half of 2025, […] (opens original source in a new tab)Pramod Kumar·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekOil giant rips out gas pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW EV chargersSinopec, China’s biggest fuel retailer, just gutted one of its Shanghai gas stations and swapped the pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW flash chargers. And this wasn’t a case of bolting a couple of chargers onto the edge of the forecourt. Sinopec pulled the underground gasoline tanks out of the ground and turned the whole site into an EV-only charging hub. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveJalapeños served at Qdoba, Chipotle tied to Salmonella outbreakBoth chains stopped serving potentially contaminated peppers after hundreds of consumers across 27 states fell ill. (opens original source in a new tab)Aneurin Canham-Clyne·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: Trump’s vaccine pivot overshadows food ruleTrump is turning the focus back to controversial vaccine policy, overshadowing a new move on food additives. (opens original source in a new tab)John Wilkerson·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportThe 370-billion-dollar race: How integrated design can help humanoid manufacturers succeed in a rapidly growing marketThe future of humanoid robotics is closer than most people realize. The post The 370-billion-dollar race: How integrated design can help humanoid manufacturers succeed in a rapidly growing market appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)Sponsored Content·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThe 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron delivers more driving range than expectedAudi’s midsize electric SUV drove further than advertised. The 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 301 miles, but in the real world, it traveled even further. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·11 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyDogs can tell fear from sadness — and scientists saw it in their brainsDogs may understand our emotions more deeply than scientists realized. Brain scans show that happy human faces activate regions in dogs linked to higher-level processing and reward, suggesting that smiles carry special emotional significance for them. (opens original source in a new tab)11 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaBurchda Y3 AWD — Powerful, Long-Range, All-Terrain Electric BikeThere are all kinds of reasons people bike and different places or environments people bike in. The good news these days is that there are all kinds of electric bikes (e-bikes) to help people bike in those different places for those different purposes. If you’re looking for an e-bike that ... [continued] The post Burchda Y3 AWD — Powerful, Long-Range, All-Terrain Electric Bike appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·11 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaChina Sets 2030 Roadmap for Modernised Coal IndustryChina has outlined plans to establish a modern coal industry system by 2030, as policymakers seek to balance energy security with the country’s long-term green transition goals. According to a development plan issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, the country will accelerate upgrades to coal production, improve efficiency […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveNintendo recoups $300M in tariff refunds as memory crunch intensifiesThe video game console maker said it absorbed most duties last year, but it faces another supply chain hurdle as memory prices continue to rise. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Neuffer·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveWalmart proposes fulfillment warehouse in New YorkThe retailer filed a request to build a 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Wallkill, Orange County, in July. (opens original source in a new tab)Kelly Stroh·11 August 2026
