Japanese automotive leaders still seem to have their heads in the sand when it comes to the future of the auto industry.While Tesla and Chinese car makers like BYD have spent much of the last two decades perfecting electric vehicle manufacturing, Japan has bet the house on its hydrogen strategy and is now paying the price. Japanese automotive exports have plunged 21% since 2019 while China’s have almost tripled. So, the reluctance of Japan’s automotive executives to recognise the limitations of hydrogen powered vehicles may have catastrophic implications for Japan’s economy.https://thedriven.io/2023/05/23/hydrogen-and-cow-manure-japanese-auto-leaders-still-cant-see-the-electric-future/

Kustaa Saksi is a Finnish multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Amsterdam specialising in graphic storytelling through patterns, textile art and installation. Ideas of nature from the abstracted edge of perception pervade all of Saksi’s work. He has developed weaving techniques that he describes as “action-painting with warp and weft”. Using a traditional Jacquard weaving technique on a loom invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752–1834), he combines natural fibres - mohair, alpaca, cotton and wool with rubber, metal, acrylic and phosphorescent yarns to create his tapestries. https://www.instagram.com/kustaasaksi/

Australia's rental market is tight.So how can tenants differentiate?And how can property managers secure the best tenants for their landlords?Leesy is a new proptech venture in the exciting renttech space.The platform offers an ecosystem of products and financial services that are focused on renters.Leesy's key difference is making rental properties reservable - for a fee - with the benefit of an independently created virtual tour, including facilities and common areas.For renters, this removes a lot of frustration from the leasing process. For real estate agents, this increases efficiency in their lettings work flows.

Top 50 UK law firm Addleshaw Goddard has formed a Generative AI Decision Group to investigate opportunities associated with Generative AI use.  Formed in January, the group began researching 40 platforms, and is now focused on taking 5 generative AI vendors forward in the space of contract drafting, legal review and productivity.  Engaging over 140 people to test and engage with the platforms across the firm, the formation of this Group is in contrast to the Firm’s previous innovation strategy which was seeking out third party solutions to fill gaps in their technology capability. Learn more here - https://legaltechnology.com/2023/06/15/exclusive-addleshaw-goddard-undertake

Consumers and companies demanding full traceability in their financial dealings, as well as many of their consumer product purchases is nothing new. But it's still not common in the energy sector.  So typically, even if you are paying for green power, the actual electrons delivered into your home may still be from fossil fuel sources.Enosi are introducing full traceability for green electrons from source to socket, delivering consumer confidence the electrons they have purchased & are using are 100% green. Importantly, it can all apparently be done without energy intensive block-chain tech - just a smart meter and Powertracer software.