“We believe that by combining Baidu’s expertise in smart transportation, connected vehicles and autonomous driving with Geely’s expertise as a leading automobile and EV manufacturer, the new partnership will pave the way for future passenger vehicles,” said Robin Li, co-founder and chief executive of Baidu. Go to Source
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Hyundai’s confusion over Apple electric car tie-up
The electric vehicle (EV) market is becoming increasingly competitive, with companies such as Tesla grabbing the headlines with its rapidly-increasing valuation. Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is now the richest man in the world, displacing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Go to Source
UK new car registrations in 2020 sink to 30-year low
“If we see this continued level of uptake in electric vehicles, then we anticipate that sales of new EVs and plug-in hybrids will overtake diesel cars in 2021,” said Ian Plummer, commercial director of motoring website Auto Trader. “Then, pure EVs will overtake those of their internal combustion engine counterparts in 2026.” Go to Source
Honda’s Swindon factory temporarily suspends production
It is the second time production has been affected in two months. Work was also halted in December because of congestion at ports caused by stockpiling. Go to Source
Elon Musk says Apple’s boss snubbed takeover deal
Tesla to join key share index as it defies critics Go to Source
Electric car battery boss quits over conviction
On Friday, the company announced the plant would create up to 3,000 jobs. Go to Source
Honda to resume UK output after problems at ports
Also on Sunday, Ikea apologised to customers after facing stock shortages due to port congestion. Angry shoppers complained they faced delays to orders and could not get through on the retailer’s helpline. Go to Source
Battery factory planned for Wales moved to England
Britishvolt signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Welsh Government in July to build the plant in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan. Go to Source
Elon Musk moves Tesla to Texas in Silicon Valley snub
In May, Mr Musk threatened to move Tesla to Texas, after local officials refused to let the car company reopen its factory during the coronavirus pandemic. Go to Source
Tesla’s German factory plan scuppered by snakes
A similar court order was made earlier this year about Tesla’s plans for what it calls the Gigafactory in Grünheide, in the eastern state of Brandenburg. Go to Source