Tesla began sending out over-the-air software updates for its long-awaited “Full Self-Driving” beta version 9, the definitely-not-autonomous-but-certainly-advanced driver assist system. As promised by Elon Musk, the software update (2021.4.18.12) began uploading after midnight on Friday, giving thousands of Tesla owners who have purchased the FSD option access to the feature, which enables drivers to use… Continue reading Tesla finally begins shipping ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta version 9 after a long delay
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Rimac takes over Bugatti from VW in powerhouse electric supercar deal
Croatian electric supercar startup Rimac announced that it was taking over Bugatti from Volkswagen to form a new company called Bugatti Rimac. The news was first reported by the Financial Times. Bugatti Rimac will be led by Mate Rimac, who founded the company in 2009 in a garage as a one-man operation. Over that period,… Continue reading Rimac takes over Bugatti from VW in powerhouse electric supercar deal
Lynk & Co will make you rethink outdated ideas of car ownership
“This is not a car, this is different” is how Lynk & Co, a company spawned by Volvo and Geely, is positioning the launch of its 01 plug-in hybrid, a compact SUV built from the ground up to share. The more you share its digital key the less you pay each month, possibly even turning… Continue reading Lynk & Co will make you rethink outdated ideas of car ownership
Bird plans a pilot program for electric wheelchair and mobility scooter rentals in NYC this summer
Scooter company Bird is partnering with mobility vehicle company Scootaround on a pilot program that will test accessible electric vehicle rentals in New York City this summer, the companies announced. A new button in Bird’s main app will let people with mobility issues choose one of three different models to rent, including three- and four-wheel… Continue reading Bird plans a pilot program for electric wheelchair and mobility scooter rentals in NYC this summer
Volkswagen plans to stop selling combustion engine vehicles in Europe by 2035
Volkswagen plans to stop selling combustion engines in Europe by 2035, a board member told German newspaper Muenchner Merkur (via Reuters). Klaus Zellmer, Volkswagen’s board member for sales, told the newspaper that the company would “exit the business with internal combustion engine cars in Europe between 2033 and 2035.” But, he added, it would take… Continue reading Volkswagen plans to stop selling combustion engine vehicles in Europe by 2035
PayPal raising merchant fees on some of its transactions
PayPal said Friday it is raising fees for some of its newer products “to better align our pricing with the value that our products and services provide,” according to a blog post by senior vice president Dan Leberman. The changes will affect how much PayPal merchants pay per transaction, and take effect August 2nd. “PayPal… Continue reading PayPal raising merchant fees on some of its transactions
Workhorse starts federal court fight over lost USPS contract
EV startup Workhorse has filed an official protest after losing the bid to make the United States Postal Service’s next-generation mail vehicle in February, a contract that could ultimately be worth some $6 billion. The USPS instead gave that contract to defense contractor Oshkosh. The Ohio-based company filed a bid protest in the US Court… Continue reading Workhorse starts federal court fight over lost USPS contract
Lordstown Motors CEO resigns after investigation into preorders
Steve Burns, the CEO of General Motors-backed startup Lordstown Motors, has resigned following an investigation into allegations that he and other executives lied about preorders for the company’s electric pickup truck. The startup’s chief financial officer Julio Rodriguez has also resigned. The resignations come just weeks after Lordstown Motors admitted that it needs more money… Continue reading Lordstown Motors CEO resigns after investigation into preorders
Now’s your chance to get a month of Paramount Plus for free
If you’ve been weighing whether to take the plunge on Paramount Plus, now’s your chance to take the streaming service for a test drive for a full 30 days. The service is currently offering a month-long trial period that extends to both its recently launched “essential” plan that’s supported by ads (regularly $5 per month),… Continue reading Now’s your chance to get a month of Paramount Plus for free
Pharma is winning the big business popularity contest
It used to be easy to hate pharmaceutical companies. Between soaring drug costs and the opioid crisis, the industry was widely perceived as one that put profits over people’s health. In a 2019 Gallup survey, pharma was ranked dead last for positive perception among United States institutions. People had more positive feelings about the federal… Continue reading Pharma is winning the big business popularity contest