“We’ll come back from Abu Dhabi, we’ll spend the week after in the factory sorting things out and have a relatively easy week there, and then disappear for three or four weeks and have a good break.” Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, said “everyone is really at the limit.” That has prompted discussions… Continue reading An Intense Year for Formula 1 Comes to an End
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Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay
A shareholder is asking the court to void a 2018 compensation package that has paid the chief executive nearly $50 billion. Go to Source
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Can Car-to-Car Communication Technology Save Lives?
“We’ve had a 10-year battle with the F.C.C. for radio spectrum,” said Hilary Cain, vice president of technology, innovation, and mobility policy at the alliance. “Now technical rules for C-V2X still need to be finalized. But V2X is very important because unlike traditional vehicle sensors, C-V2X can see around corners and through things.” To communicate,… Continue reading Can Car-to-Car Communication Technology Save Lives?
U.S. Auto Sales Point to Continued Demand
Several automakers indicated they expected demand to remain firm, or at least outpace supply. G.M. has taken steps to increase truck production at its plant in Flint, Mich., and reopened a plant in Oshawa, Ontario. “We’re not seeing any indications demand for our vehicles is softening,” said Jim Cain, a G.M. spokesman. “Overall, the consumer… Continue reading U.S. Auto Sales Point to Continued Demand