2023-07-31 03:54:17
Porsche 911 Turbo S and Koenigsegg Agera RS are basically two cars of different grades, but I didn’t expect 911 Turbo S to win the Agera RST in the straight-line acceleration competition, and even Audi TT, which has been greatly modified to reach a thousand horsepower, has no Advantage. Koenigsegg has a god-like status. The Agera RST participating in the straight-line acceleration competition this time is equipped with a 5.0-liter V8 turbo engine, which has a maximum horsepower of 1,360hp and a peak torque of 160kgm following using biomass fuel. In the game, he actually ate a turtle. It is the Porsche 911 Turbo S with a power of only 650hp/81.6kgm that makes the Agera RST eat the turtle, and the weight of the 911 Turbo S is also nearly 300 kilograms more than the Agera RST. Another surprise is the Audi TT. In the face of such a powerful opponent, the TT is of course not the original factory setting, but has been greatly modified and upgraded, and the horsepower has been increased to 950hp. However, it cannot join the battle following the start , just like a spectator can only see the rear lights of 911 Turbo S and Agera RST from a distance. However, when the race event comes to the dynamic start, the Agera RST easily leaves the 911 Turbo S far behind. The source of the video is carwow “The original text is detailed in: CARTURE Car Potential Culture”
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July 31, 2023
Ambiguous politics Indicates a slowdown in financial products for sustainability H2/23
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-07-31 05:28:17
InfoQuest News Agency (31 July 2023)
Kasikorn Research Center stated that in Thailand, the value of the issuance of financial products for sustainability continues to grow steadily. This was caused by the issuance of debt instruments. Government Sustainability Bonds to be used in projects to heal and recover the economy from the COVID-19 outbreak, followed by the issuance of Sustainability Finance products in the Green and Sustainability-Linked categories. as well as abroad
For the first half of 2023, the issuance of sustainable finance products is worth US$ 2.4 billion. 108% higher than the same period last year, mainly from the government’s issuance of Sustainability Bonds.
While during the remainder of 2023, the Kasikorn Research Center It is expected that the launch of financial products for sustainability chances are lower than the previous year due to political instability As a result, government investment and investment decisions of the private sector slowed down.
However, when a new government was formed And various investment projects can go forward under the policy to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in various dimensions, including the awareness of the private sector. It would be an opportunity to come back to see activities in the development of financial products for sustainability that are more active.
Sustainability finance challenges in Thailand
1. Sustainability finance products are less attractive
Kasikorn Research Center viewed that Thailand’s sustainable finance market still has low liquidity. And most of them are issuing debt securities by the government sector. While investors are more interested in renewable energy projects from the private sector. As a result, sustainability finance products are less attractive.
The proportion of the value of sustainability finance issuance in 2022 is 1.7% of the total value of debt securities in the country. Compared to the global share of 6.6%, while most of the issuance of sustainable debt securities. from government agencies, including the Ministry of Finance, state enterprises, and specialized financial institutions which uses government operations such as payment for relief from the spread of COVID-19 Eua Arthorn House, etc., which accounts for 58% of the issuance of sustainable financial products in the country in 2020 – 2023, while investors are interested in investing in renewable energy projects and environmentally friendly transportation such as electric trains.
2. Complex bond offering process and has a higher cost of issuing than normal debt instruments
in issuing debt securities for sustainability There will be additional processes to be taken, such as determining the purpose of the use of funds in a given project. annual performance reports, etc., including having to be certified by an external verifier, which will incur additional costs.
However, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) waives the application fee for sustainability bonds, including ThaiBMA and the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF). There are measures to support such expenses to date. on June 30, 2024
3. Benefits from issuing debt securities for sustainability Slightly higher than normal bonds Not worth the additional process and cost of issuing.
Overseas Sustainable Bond The credit spread is 15 – 20 bps lower than normal bonds, while Thailand’s yield spread is only 10 bps lower. and the period for obtaining permission to offer bonds for sustainability It is not different from the issuance of normal debt instruments, causing the borrower to choose to issue more normal financial products.
4. Lack of projects that meet the objectives and clear regulations for issuing sustainability bonds
A survey of the Thai green bond market by the Asian Development Bank on factors that hinder investing in green bonds, with 38% agreeing that there are few projects that are suitable and interested in investing, and 20% do not see clear benefits during investment. Invest in regular bonds
However, Kasikorn Research Center views that there are still factors supporting finance for sustainability in Thailand as follows:
1. The Financial Sector Regulatory Authority has issued the 1st edition of the Thailand Taxonomy to categorize activities that meet environmental targets. This will make it easier to organize activities to request sustainable financial products.
2. National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065 will encourage greater investment in sustainability.
3. Government support and large investors It plays an important role in promoting sustainable financial markets, such as exemption or reduction of investment tax. interest expense support Reducing the approval period, etc., will help issuers see the benefits of turning to more sustainable financial products.
Kasikorn Research Center stated that although the above actions It will promote sustainable finance in the early stages to become more popular. But it also has to take into account the limitations of sustainable operations of small and medium-sized businesses like SMEs, which may rely on other financing mechanisms, such as low-cost funding support. Including a mechanism to guarantee credit from the government through commercial banks.
It may start with the change to use clean energy. or renewable energy which must be carried out in conjunction with providing knowledge and understanding of sustainability practices Providing entrepreneurs with information that can be used to make business decisions, such as measuring the footprint and reducing greenhouse gas emissions technology, etc., which will help make the transition towards sustainability goals more efficient, continuous and smoother.
By Kasamaporn Kittisamphan/Ratchada Khongkhuntien
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Vienna University of Applied Sciences Campus and Neuhaus Municipality (Carinthia): Ensuring water supply in times of climate crisis
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-07-31 05:31:11
Project Argos delivers first results
Vienna (OTS) – The FH Campus Wien, Austria’s largest university of applied sciences, has been cooperating as a scientific partner with the Carinthian municipality of Neuhaus for regarding a year in the “Smart Village Neuhaus” project. The focus is on security of supply in times of the climate crisis.
The first step is the water supply of the Carinthian municipality with just over 1,000 inhabitants. Other partners are involved in the project, such as Kelag, the Minol Zenner Group and RSE.
Research focus “Smart Village Neuhaus”
Small Austrian communities are faced with a problem: Rising temperatures and long periods of drought lead to increased water consumption, and budgetary and personnel restrictions further increase security of supply. The result: Technical solutions are required. “Across Europe, many research institutions have specialized in the needs of smart cities. We deliberately chose the “Smart Village” research focus, because almost two-thirds of Austrian municipalities have fewer than 2,500 inhabitants. The need for digital solutions, especially with a view to adapting to the climate crisis, is particularly important here,” says project manager Heimo Hirner, head of the Vienna Institute for Safety and Systems Engineering competence center at the FH Campus Wien.
FH Campus Wien focuses on digital topics as an answer to the climate crisis
Several student projects from the FH Campus Wien degree programs Computer Science and Digital Communications (Bachelor) and Software Design and Engineering (Master) were implemented with the focus on “digitalization solutions to increase the security of supply of municipal water supply systems”. Many of the projects are pioneering and pioneering, tailored to the needs of small communities in times of climate crisis. “The expertise of the FH Campus Wien is in high demand. Our activities in the field of applied research and development create the basis for sustainable solutions that help communities like Neuhaus to adapt to changing conditions,” says Elisabeth Haslinger-Baumann, Vice Rector for Research and Development at FH Campus Wien.
Under the scientific direction of the FH Campus Wien, the two-semester software engineering project Argos with the support of the cooperation partners Club, Minol Zenner group and RSE developed an application for digital monitoring solutions that is unique in Austria. This offers the municipality a reliable and efficient basis for operating the water supply and thus increases the security of supply.
“In recent years we have recorded historically low levels in the municipal drinking water supply, while at the same time the demand for water is increasing due to the high temperatures,” says the mayor of the Neuhaus municipality, Patrick Skubel. “As a small community, we are looking for new technical and scientific solutions to ensure long-term supply.”
Cooperation between teaching, research and industry in favor of municipal water supply in the Carinthian pilot project
The Argos project is a milestone in municipal water supply: The application has adaptive alarm solutions for digital water meters. In addition, water balances were programmed for each water supply system, which now monitor the feeding from the elevated tanks into the mains network and the withdrawal on an hourly, daily and weekly basis. For the first time, these calculations and visualizations provide a detailed insight into water losses in the respective system, and broken pipes can also be detected more quickly. In the event of water shortages, it is now possible for community employees to actively intervene in water management. In addition, events and alarms in the water supply can be stored in the system. The prototype has been in real operation in the Neuhaus municipality since July 2023. In the future, it is planned to expand the monitoring solutions to other areas, such as winter service.
FH Campus Wien – University for future topics
With more than 8,000 students at three locations and five cooperation locations, the FH Campus Wien is the largest university of applied sciences in Austria. In the departments of applied nursing science, applied life sciences, building and design, health sciences, social affairs, technology as well as administration, economy, security, politics, there is a choice of more than 60 study and training courses in part-time and full-time form. Application-oriented research and development is bundled in nine subject-specific competence centers. The University of Applied Sciences covers further and advanced training in the form of seminars, modules and certificate programs via the Campus Wien Academy. FH Campus Wien is a founding member of the Alliance for Sustainable Universities.
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2023-07-28 07:48:57
highlights from austria
A few highlights of the July releases from Austria:
Lukas Antos:
lukas_antos on instagram_/
Jasch:
Jasch on instagram
Jolphin:
jolphin on instagram
Guitar music and concert sketches
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