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Edmunds
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2024 Lexus GX 550 Road Trip Review: 1,000 Miles of Comfort and Annoying Driver Tech
The rest of it Fuel economy was disappointing considering the amount of time spent on the highway. On this trip, we achieved the best average to date: 19.7 mpg. Remember, the GX is rated at 17 mpg combined (15 city/21 highway). The turning radius was amazing. I could flip a U-turn on most residential streets in my area. This must help a lot with maneuvering off-road, but I kept on pavement this time. That said, our team will be sure to bring the Overtail off-road over the course of our yearlong test. The pop-out cargo area window was a feature I didn't realize I needed until I had it. Three one-gallon jugs of water got pinned against the cargo hatch door when I wasn't looking. Had I not opened the window first for a peek, it could've been trouble when I opened the hatch door. I should add that at 6 feet tall, the window is a perfect height for me. I could see it being less useful for shorter humans. Finally, two oddities. First, I was in a drive-thru and the front proximity sensor chimed an alert, then stopped, then repeated five or six times. The distance shouldn't have triggered the sensor to begin with, and considering that the car was stationary during the freakout left me scratching my head. Second, there was a water drainage quirk. The GX roof drainage rail lines up in such a way that, when I opened the rear door and reached inside, a stream of cold morning dew dripped down the back of my neck. When I wasn't blocking its path, the water flowed right onto the carpet. That shouldn't happen.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
General Index & ATOBA Energy Announce SAF Pricing Partnership
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- General Index (GX) and ATOBA Energy are excited to announce their strategic partnership, bringing a brand-new vision of how Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) benchmarks are built. SAF indexes need to be tailored to the unique cost profiles of diverse production technologies, delivering the right information required to scale the SAF industry for aviation goal of net zero by 2050. 'Creating transparent and technology-specific SAF price benchmarks is critical to scaling sustainable aviation fuel markets" Share For more than half a century, the aviation industry has relied on traditional price reporting services to manage exposure to price risks in the fossil jet fuel market. But the SAF revolution demands a new approach. Unlike traditional fuels, SAF can be produced from a wide variety of certified technologies, each with distinct feedstocks, costs, CO2 reduction capabilities and production scalability – and, at the end, producing similar drop-in aviation fuels. A one-size-fits-all SAF index isn't fungible in this complex emerging market. ATOBA recognises that the immediate hurdle to overcome is unlocking investment and building confidence in bankable long-term offtake agreements for new production facilities. A key enabler to overcoming this challenge is bringing transparency and a level playing field to the industry through the creation of new SAF price indexes, developed by General Index. Each index will be designed to reflect the unique cost profile of the diverse SAF technologies and aggregated to create a benchmark that aligns with regulatory frameworks, regional nuances and market needs. Neil Bradford, CEO & Founder, General Index, said: ' Creating transparent and technology-specific SAF price benchmarks is critical to scaling sustainable aviation fuel markets. We're already a benchmark partner to the European Commission for the official 2024 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation. Now, by partnering with ATOBA Energy, we're helping to build the foundational infrastructure needed to attract investment, support offtake agreements, and accelerate the aviation industry's transition to net zero.' Arnaud Namer, CEO & Co-Founder ATOBA Energy, said: ' Unlocking investment in sustainable aviation fuel starts with transparency, market confidence, and trusted pricing tools. That's why we're proud to partner with General Index to introduce a new generation of SAF price benchmarks tailored to the real cost structures of emerging SAF technologies. These benchmarks are critical to ensuring SAF is competitively priced for airlines—an advantage we deliver thanks to our diversified portfolio of best-in-class SAF producers and long-term offtake aggregation strategy.' About General Index General Index (GX) is a benchmark provider for the commodities markets. GX produces over 4,200 daily price benchmarks in crude oil, refined products, and energy transition markets. Our daily energy prices are calculated algorithmically based on thousands of trades collated from +250 data partners, using consistent methodology and a compliant approach aligned with IOSCO and FCA requirements. We use a rigorous and consistent methodology frameworks to produce all our indexes, augmented by methodology factsheets outlining the specifications of each index. GX's global aviation solution includes an extensive offering to the aviation industry of over 300 indexes, covering spot prices, histories and forward curves. Benchmarks are provided for the global fossil jet fuel markets, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector, and voluntary and compliance emissions markets, including CORSIA. First-generation SAF prices reflect production costs, nascent spot markets, and freight-derived pricing captures trade flow dynamics from key supply centres to demand destinations. We also assess a range of feedstocks relevant to SAF production, including UCO, tallow and ethanol. This service is accessible via the web-based platform GX Go and API. For further information contact info@ About ATOBA Energy ATOBA is the midstream Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) aggregator focused on accelerating the aviation industry's energy transition through solving the financial dilemma between airlines and producers. ATOBA provides long-term SAF contracts to airlines and jet-fuel resellers at optimized market SAF pricing indexes. The company brings high security and competitiveness to the SAF supply chain for its airline partners via offtake from diversified producers and technologies, as well as best-in-class sector expertise. Simultaneously, ATOBA's aggregation strategy allows the SAF industry to scale by providing producers with long-term offtake agreements that support their Final Investment Decisions for their SAF production plants. For further information contact info@
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Opera GX's Latest Update Adds Split Tabs, Tab Islands, and Bluesky to the Sidebar
Side-by-side tabs boost productivity. Tab Islands organized cluttered sessions. Bluesky is now in the GX, the browser built with gamers in mind, just got its first big upgrade of the year. The update introduces several features designed to make it easier to manage tabs, especially during high-focus tasks like gaming, streaming, or research. You can now retrace your last five steps to access visited pages and group related tabs into collapsible Tab Islands, a feature also recently added to Opera for Android. You can also now decorate tabs with emojis for fast visual recognition and view two tabs at once using a new split-screen mode. So, jumping between walkthrough videos and forums is now much easier. This update also brings Bluesky integration right into the sidebar, joining other apps like Discord, Twitch, and TikTok for seamless multitasking. Most features are live now, with a few available under the Early Bird option in the browser's settings. Related: Level Up Your Home: Must-Have Gaming Setups for Every Space Read the original article on Lifewire
CNBC
08-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Bank of America double upgrades this little-known eye care stock poised to pop 40%
National Vision is looking to a strong second half of the year, according to Bank of America. Analyst Robert Ohmes double upgraded shares to buy from underperform on Wednesday, citing "multiple signs" that the eyewear company's strategic initiatives improving results. Ohmes' new price target of $22 per share, up from $13, implies the stock might soar 41% compared to Wednesday's close. National VIsion benefited from better pricing and employee recruitment in its latest quarter, according to Ohmes. Customer traffic turned positive last quarter and appears to be continuing. Among the catalysts: "New advertising, a widening selection of $99+ eyeglass frames (including Ted Baker, GX by Gwen Stefani and a Ray Ban pilot) and the rollout of a new [customer relations management software] system that will support improved marketing," Ohmes wrote in the 7-page report. Moreover, the company is "well positioned" to withstand the effect of higher tariffs, the analyst said. National Vision guided toward a headwind of $10 million to $15 million in additional product costs for 2025. Wall Street analysts estimate National Vision's 2025 revenue will total $1.93 billion, FactSet says. "Importantly, less than 10% of EYE's [cost of goods sold] is exposed to China and pricing actions that began in 4Q have supported increased ticket without degradation in conversion or net promoter scores, implying room to mitigate tariffs," Ohmes said. —CNBC's Michael Bloom contributed to this report.
NZ Autocar
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Facelifted Toyota Corolla Cross arrives with new GR Sport variant
Toyota is giving its Corolla Cross a makeover for 2025, complete with updated styling, tech enhancements across the range and a new GR Sport variant topping the lineup. Available soon, the Corolla Cross receives a refreshed front bumper and grille design, new exterior colours and upgraded equipment levels. The GR Sport variant (pictured below, and arriving around August) replaces the current Limited AWD model and brings with it some dynamic enhancements. According to Andrew Davis, Toyota New Zealand's Chief Strategic Officer, the Corolla Cross has carved out a niche in the local compact SUV market by combining the practicality of a small SUV with the dependability of the Corolla nameplate. 'The Corolla Cross has been a welcome addition to the Corolla family, bringing all the attributes of the legendary and reliable Corolla with the convenience of a higher ride and extra cargo space,' Davis said. While the front-wheel-drive GX, GXL, and Limited variants gain new styling and safety updates, the GX and GXL now benefit from additional driver assistance features. The newly introduced GR Sport AWD variant stands out with performance-focused tweaks and a sharper visual identity. Read more 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross GXL Hybrid review Under the bonnet, the GR Sport continues with the 2.0-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain found across the Corolla Cross range, but gains a double wishbone rear suspension and refinements to the electric power steering for improved handling. Visually, the GR Sport sets itself apart with 19-inch black and machined alloys, red brake calipers, GR-exclusive front bumper and grille and dark exterior accents. Inside, it's treated to GR-branded suede and leather-accented seats, aluminium pedals, paddle shifters, and gunmetal trim. Meanwhile, the GX model gets a fresh honeycomb bumper and grille treatment, upgraded parking support with new sensors and braking assist, and dual-zone climate control. The GXL now includes a wireless phone charger, heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, and a Vehicle Approach Notice system for added pedestrian safety. The Limited grade, now only available in front-wheel drive, receives ventilated front seats, fabric and leather-accented upholstery, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a hands-free power tailgate. Local pricing and full specifications will be confirmed closer to the model's arrival in New Zealand in the second half of 2025.
