Driver Dies After Tesla Crashes and Bursts into Flames

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Christophe Gateau / picture alliance via Getty Images A driver died in the city of Buckeye, Arizona after the Tesla they were driving crashed and burst into flames, according to local station Fox10 Phoenix — a horrific accident that again mars the already dubious safety record of CEO… Continue reading Driver Dies After Tesla Crashes and Bursts into Flames

CEO of Roblox Says Child Predators on the Platform Are an “Opportunity”

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Jerod Harris / Getty Images for Vox Media Though the children’s gaming platform Roblox has notched over 200 million daily users at its peak, they’re not all there for fun and games. Active since 2006, the extremely popular online game has become a haven for bad actors, like… Continue reading CEO of Roblox Says Child Predators on the Platform Are an “Opportunity”

India’s EV market still dependent on Chinese imports; only 13% models qualify for PLI benefits

These components form the backbone of EV powertrains and electronics. India’s electric car market continues to rely heavily on Chinese imports, with the vast majority of models failing to meet the domestic value-addition thresholds mandated under the government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. According to a Times of India report, only six out of 46 electric… Continue reading India’s EV market still dependent on Chinese imports; only 13% models qualify for PLI benefits

CAQM revises GRAP framework; several Stage II, III and IV measures to kick in earlier

CAQM issued clarifications emphasising that Stage IV measures had not been enforced. The air quality remained severe (Stage III), but not at the emergency level requiring Stage IV, it said. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday issued an order revising the implementation schedule of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the… Continue reading CAQM revises GRAP framework; several Stage II, III and IV measures to kick in earlier

Will pay-per-mile raise Reeves money or drive people away from electric vehicles?

An electric car charging station at Scotch Corner in North Yorkshire. Public charging points already attract VAT at 20%. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian View image in fullscreen An electric car charging station at Scotch Corner in North Yorkshire. Public charging points already attract VAT at 20%. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian Will pay-per-mile raise Reeves money… Continue reading Will pay-per-mile raise Reeves money or drive people away from electric vehicles?