A Cruise self-driving car ran into a pedestrian who had already been struck by another vehicle on 2 October in San Francisco. Photograph: Heather Somerville/Reuters A Cruise self-driving car ran into a pedestrian who had already been struck by another vehicle on 2 October in San Francisco. Photograph: Heather Somerville/Reuters Cruise robotaxi service hid severity… Continue reading Cruise robotaxi service hid severity of accident, California officials claim
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Europe is ‘miles behind’ in race for raw materials used in electric car batteries
The analysis suggests Tesla and China’s BYD are way ahead of many European rivals in securing access to key raw materials. Photograph: Maja Smiejkowska/Reuters The analysis suggests Tesla and China’s BYD are way ahead of many European rivals in securing access to key raw materials. Photograph: Maja Smiejkowska/Reuters Europe is ‘miles behind’ in race for… Continue reading Europe is ‘miles behind’ in race for raw materials used in electric car batteries
Sunak says not one leader at Cop28 criticised UK’s petrol car ban delay
00:01:54 Climate politics is ‘close to breaking point’, Rishi Sunak tells Cop28 – video Sunak says not one leader at Cop28 criticised UK’s petrol car ban delay Prime minister defends Britain’s climate record at UN summit and urges countries to decarbonise UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates Rishi Sunak says… Continue reading Sunak says not one leader at Cop28 criticised UK’s petrol car ban delay
‘We can’t let Tesla get away with this’: why Swedish unions are fighting Elon Musk
A striking union member outside Tesla’s service centre in Segeltorp, Sweden. Photograph: Tt News Agency/Reuters A striking union member outside Tesla’s service centre in Segeltorp, Sweden. Photograph: Tt News Agency/Reuters ‘We can’t let Tesla get away with this’: why Swedish unions are fighting Elon Musk Billionaire is against the labour movement, and workers believe their… Continue reading ‘We can’t let Tesla get away with this’: why Swedish unions are fighting Elon Musk
How problematic is mineral mining for electric cars?
An aerial view of brine ponds and processing areas of a lithium mine in the Atacama desert, Calama, Chile. Photograph: Martin Bernetti/AFP/Getty An aerial view of brine ponds and processing areas of a lithium mine in the Atacama desert, Calama, Chile. Photograph: Martin Bernetti/AFP/Getty How problematic is mineral mining for electric cars? In part two… Continue reading How problematic is mineral mining for electric cars?
UAW launches push to organize at Tesla and other non-union car makers
The United Auto Workers president, Shawn Fain, said in an appeal to non-union workers: ‘You don’t have to live paycheck-to-paycheck.’ Photograph: Rebecca Cook/Reuters The United Auto Workers president, Shawn Fain, said in an appeal to non-union workers: ‘You don’t have to live paycheck-to-paycheck.’ Photograph: Rebecca Cook/Reuters UAW launches push to organize at Tesla and other… Continue reading UAW launches push to organize at Tesla and other non-union car makers
The Crunch: what Australia’s love for SUVs means for emissions and safety – video
Play Video Guardian Australia’s data and interactives editor Nick Evershed and data journalist Josh Nicholas crunch some numbers to get to the bottom of what Australia’s love affair with the SUV means for the environment and safety on the roads ► Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTube Sign up for The Crunch newsletter, our free… Continue reading The Crunch: what Australia’s love for SUVs means for emissions and safety – video
Lab tests v the real world: how does the fuel consumption of Australian SUVs compare?
Results showed the fuel consumption of five of the nine vehicles tested ranged from 8% to 13% higher than their laboratory tests. Photograph: David Zalubowski/AP Results showed the fuel consumption of five of the nine vehicles tested ranged from 8% to 13% higher than their laboratory tests. Photograph: David Zalubowski/AP Lab tests v the real… Continue reading Lab tests v the real world: how does the fuel consumption of Australian SUVs compare?
Five SUVs used up to 13% more fuel on Australian roads than reported in lab
The AAA test showed the fuel consumption of SUVs Hyundai Kona, Toyota Rav4, Mitsubishi ASX, MG ZS and Ford Puma ranged from 8 to 13% higher than their laboratory tests. Photograph: Tim Wimborne/Reuters The AAA test showed the fuel consumption of SUVs Hyundai Kona, Toyota Rav4, Mitsubishi ASX, MG ZS and Ford Puma ranged from… Continue reading Five SUVs used up to 13% more fuel on Australian roads than reported in lab
Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency in escalation of strike row
A Tesla charging station in Sweden. A Swedish subsidiary is also understood to be pursuing legal action against the postal service PostNord. Photograph: Jeppe Gustafsson/Shutterstock A Tesla charging station in Sweden. A Swedish subsidiary is also understood to be pursuing legal action against the postal service PostNord. Photograph: Jeppe Gustafsson/Shutterstock Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency… Continue reading Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency in escalation of strike row