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Lyft relaunches monthly subscription plan at half the price

Ride-hail giant Lyft has relaunched Lyft Pink, its monthly subscription plan, at half of its previous price. At $9.99 per month or $99 per year, the new membership offers perks like free priority pickups and a discount of “at least” 5% on Preferred, Lux and XL rides, the company said Tuesday. Members will also receive… Continue reading Lyft relaunches monthly subscription plan at half the price

New Zealand Uber drivers win case declaring them employees

A group of Uber drivers in New Zealand won a landmark case Tuesday against the ride-hail company which will force Uber to treat them as employees, rather than independent contractors. New Zealand’s employment court decision only applies to four drivers who were part of a class action lawsuit filed last July, but the ruling may… Continue reading New Zealand Uber drivers win case declaring them employees

Winter is coming: This backup power station could come in handy soon

The Bluetti AC200MAX. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Winter is coming. A time for storms and power outages. And it seems like blackouts are in the cards for us in the UK. What better time to invest in a battery power station, the modern answer to the noisy, smelly, dangerous gasoline generator. Think of a battery power station… Continue reading Winter is coming: This backup power station could come in handy soon

Tesla’s new Cybertruck Giga Press is on its way

Idra, the maker of Tesla’s large casting press, confirmed that it is now shipping Tesla’s Cybertruck Giga Press, which is going to be the new world’s largest press. Earlier this year, Idra teased a new 9,000-pound Giga press that would take the prize as largest in the world. Considering Tesla’s relationship with Idra, it was… Continue reading Tesla’s new Cybertruck Giga Press is on its way

Tesla expands ‘high-volume’ hiring in Quebec amid rumors of a factory

Tesla is expanding the hiring of recruiters and a support team for a “high-volume” hiring effort in Quebec amid rumors of a potential factory coming to the region. Earlier this year, we started reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential location in Canada for its next Gigafactory. Tesla plans to ramp… Continue reading Tesla expands ‘high-volume’ hiring in Quebec amid rumors of a factory

South Korea, U.S. in ‘intense conversation’ over EV tax credits, ambassador says

Hyundai executives and government officials break ground on the automaker’s new “Metaplant America” in Bryan County, Georgia, on Tues., Oct. 25, 2022. CNBC | Michael Wayland SAVANNAH, Ga. – South Korean officials are working closely with the U.S. government to adjust restrictive regulations on electric vehicles under the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, according to… Continue reading South Korea, U.S. in ‘intense conversation’ over EV tax credits, ambassador says

Ford unveils 2023 Escape to sell alongside Bronco Sport in highly competitive compact SUV segment

2023 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite Ford DETROIT — Ford Motor is updating its popular Escape as part of a two-pronged sales strategy alongside the newer, more rugged Bronco Sport in the highly competitive compact SUV segment. Ford expects the new design of the 2023 Escape, in combination with additional convenience and safety technologies, to help… Continue reading Ford unveils 2023 Escape to sell alongside Bronco Sport in highly competitive compact SUV segment

France enters ‘white gold’ rush as top producer aims to supply Europe with lithium

A Lithium-ion battery photographed at a Volkswagen facility in Germany. The EU is looking to increase the number of electric vehicles on its roads in the coming years. Ronny Hartmann | AFP | Getty Images Paris-headquartered minerals giant Imerys plans to develop a lithium extraction project that it’s hoped will help meet demand and secure… Continue reading France enters ‘white gold’ rush as top producer aims to supply Europe with lithium