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United Kingdom. Supermarkets with empty shelves

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The situation is not new – it already happened in August – but now it seems to be escalating as the holiday season approaches, with thousands of Britons leaving supermarket shelves empty to find storage space for Christmas.

Earlier this week, according to international media reports, the British were already panicking buying turkeys and frozen poultry sales were up more than 400%. What’s more, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that up to eight million Britons were unable to buy staple foods between September 22 and October 3.

Added to this data is a recent poll conducted by The Grocer, which shows that a third of people have already started shopping for Christmas food and drinks or plan to do so by the end of October. Two-thirds of Britons say they are still worried about the holiday deficit.

But this concern is not new. In September, oi spoke to Portuguese living in the UK who had already raised this concern and explained the scenario. “They also say it could affect Christmas stocks, and some people have already started buying turkeys to freeze for Christmas,” said Rita Ferreira, a Portuguese resident in Ealing, northwest of London at the time.

Brexit or pandemic issues? “This was primarily due to Brexit, but with the pandemic and restrictions, many European citizens who held these positions decided to permanently leave the country and return to their families,” says Rita Ferreira. “There is a sore shortage of truck drivers right now, but this is having a huge impact on other sectors such as agricultural workers and food businesses,” he explained.

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The shortage of workers in the UK is more justified by Brexit than by the pandemic. This is because emigrants were very important in this respect. “The UK has been known for many years for accepting immigrants from all over the world. However, nowadays the entry of new emigrants is proving to be limited and rather bureaucratic, ”explained Enrique Tome, an analyst at XTB i in September. However, there is no doubt that the pandemic is also the cause of the current situation.

Paulo Rosa, senior economist at Banco Carregosa, argued that “in terms of migration flows, the current labor shortage in the UK is the result of a combination of Covid and Brexit,” noting that “labor shortages are not only a problem. The Brexit effect, but it is a fact that the UK’s exit from the European single market also contributed to this deficit. ”

And he warns: “Some industries need to realize that times when there was more workforce may end and employers will have to pay more to keep staff on track. Higher wages could lead to an unwanted rise in inflation. ” It is clear to the economist that “Brexit has caused problems in areas such as transportation, hotels and construction, and British employers are grappling with the worst staff shortages in 25 years.”

In fact, labor shortages are a problem that leads to another obstacle: fuel delivery. Remember that fuel distribution was recently affected and panic forced consumers to prime their pumps. This problem seems to have already been removed.

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Everything has been delivered. 10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

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Everything has been delivered.  10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

OAll Bugatti Centodieci have been delivered, the Molsheim-based brand said on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo received the number 07 in October this year. and Bugatti has now revealed that the latest unit – #10 – is already in the possession of its owner.

“The Centodieci combines all the values ​​of the Bugatti brand in an extraordinary package: rarity, innovation, heritage, craftsmanship and unrivaled performance. The production batch of 10 units was so in demand by our customers that it was sold before the Centodieci. was even officially presented,” said Christophe Piochon, president of Bugatti.

This latest example is finished in Quartz White with carbon fiber trim on the bottom and matte grilles. The brake calipers are painted in Light Blue Sport, as is the logo on the rear that refers to the EB110, the iconic Bugatti model that inspired this Centodieci. Inside, the predominant color is also blue, as you can see in the images above.

This block is powered by the same block as the other nine instances. The 8.0-liter W16 with four turbines is capable of developing 1600 hp. In terms of performance, this allows the Centodieci to hit 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 380 km/h.

Recall that each unit costs the owners eight million euros before taxes.

Read also: We already know when the Bugatti Centodieci fell into the hands of Ronaldo.

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The first Dacia hybrid. “The cheapest hybrid family on the market”

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The first Dacia hybrid.  "The cheapest hybrid family on the market"

BUT Dacia revealed this Monday that the hybrid engine has been available since March on the Jogger, the Romanian brand’s model known to be available with a seven-seat variant.

The Jogger Hybrid 140, Dacia’s first hybrid, will hit dealerships in March, but customers can expect and order it as early as January.

The price has been revealed by Dacia and since it’s only available in the seven-seater SL Extreme, it starts at €28,800. The brand claims it is “the most affordable hybrid family car on the market.”

Available in six existing colors to celebrate the launch of this hybrid, there will be a slate gray version, as you can see in the images above.

Equipped with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 90 hp, the Jogger is also powered by two electric motors (a 50 hp engine and a high-voltage starter-generator). The total power is 140 horsepower. The electric transmission is automatic, four-speed, connected to an internal combustion engine, and two speeds are connected to an electric motor. This combined technology was possible, according to Dacia, only due to the lack of clutch.

Combined with the energy recovery levels of the 1.2kWh (230V) battery pack and the efficiency of the automatic transmission, regenerative braking delivers all-electric traction on 80% of urban journeys and saves up to 40% of fuel compared to a combustion engine vehicle.

Read also: Dual-fuel Dacia Jogger Eco-G. We tried 5 seater and LPG…

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See how Tesla tests its electric Semi truck in the worst-case scenarios

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Tesla Semi camião elétrico testes

Tesla has finally been able to bring its long-awaited Semi to market. This electric truck promises to revolutionize transportation and bring all the unique characteristics of this type of electric vehicle to this class of vehicles.

Now that the first units have been delivered, there is hope that they will finally be mass-produced and reach more transport companies. With so many promises to be kept, a new video is now emerging showing Tesla testing its Semi truck under worst-case scenarios.


Tesla Semi is already on the market

Like all Tesla electric vehicles, Semi follows the same line of creating a unique design associated with a platform with the most modern technology available. The proof is in what was presented to the public and surprised most people.

To prove the quality of this new proposal, Tesla published in your LinkedIn account new video. In it, he reveals some of the testing he's done to determine the strength and quality of the Semi's design and its (potential) durability.

Tests to prove its durability

It has been revealed that the Tesla electric truck is subjected to numerous tests and its application in the worst scenarios that drivers may face. It doesn't stop at the ruggedness of the Semi's designs, but goes further and focuses on the motors and batteries themselves.

This is the proof that many have been waiting for to ensure that this new proposal is not limited to a lot of autonomy. Its resistance is great and will provide greater durability, further enhancing the Semi's value and performance.

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high quality electric truck

Tesla has already showcased the Semi's quality with a video showing its truck driving roughly 500 miles on just one charge. The big news here is that he managed to make this long journey with a maximum load of about 37 tons.

Now Tesla remains to widely place the Semi on the market. At the moment, only a few companies have access to this new product, with a very long list of pending deliveries, who want to start mass-using this electric truck offering.

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