Japan’s Aspark Owl Breaks EV Top Speed Record At 272.6 MPH

Working with Italian partner Manifattura Automobili Torino and Bridgestone to develop a bespoke tire, Japan’s unique Owl hypercar is now the fastest EV on the face of the planet. By running 272.6 miles per hour at the Papenburg test track in Germany ... ( read original story ...)

Japan core machinery orders down in April

Japan's core machinery orders fell in April for the first time in three months, Cabinet Office data showed on Monday, casting some doubt about the strength of capital spending, which is key to a durable economic recovery. ( read original story ...)