MG Motor ties up with TES-AMM India for safe recycling of EV batteries

MG Motor India aims to contribute towards creating a robust EV infrastructure to promote green mobility in the country. The OEM has announced a new partnership with Tamil Nadu-based TES-AMM, a global e-waste recycling and end-to-end service provider. The partnership aims to ensure environmentally sustainable and secure recycling of MG ZS EV batteries. TES-AMM is… Continue reading MG Motor ties up with TES-AMM India for safe recycling of EV batteries

Ola to invest $327M to set up ‘the world’s largest scooter factory’ in Tamil Nadu

Ola said on Monday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Tamil Nadu in India to set up what it claims would be the “world’s largest scooter manufacturing facility” in the South Indian state as the Indian ride-hailing firm begins a new push with electric vehicles. The SoftBank-backed Indian ride-hailing… Continue reading Ola to invest $327M to set up ‘the world’s largest scooter factory’ in Tamil Nadu

Ferrari Approved used car scheme

Buy through Ferrari’s certified pre-owned programme, and you’ll get a two-year warranty, and cars up to 14 years old are offered. Despite this we found that the highest-mileage car on the scheme was a classic Ferrari 250 GT with around 55,000 miles on the clock, clearly much older than 14. • Best used cars to buy… Continue reading Ferrari Approved used car scheme

Tesla tells employees Model S and X production will shut down for 18 days

Kuka robots work on Tesla Model X in the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Mason Trinca | The Washington Post | Getty Images Tesla informed employees in its Fremont, California, factory on Friday that its Model S and Model X electric vehicle production lines will close from December 24th to… Continue reading Tesla tells employees Model S and X production will shut down for 18 days

Elon Musk’s move to Texas is a publicity stunt that reveals how Tesla is maturing as an automaker (TSLA)

Although Tesla is currently the most valuable automaker on the planet, it isn’t doing everything right. Its flagship factory has always been an anomaly, for example. Located in Fremont, CA, the plant has been an economic boon for the San Francisco Bay area, but for the US auto industry, it’s borderline off the grid. So… Continue reading Elon Musk’s move to Texas is a publicity stunt that reveals how Tesla is maturing as an automaker (TSLA)

Bollinger Motors updates its electric SUV and pickup ahead of production – Fox News

Electric truck startup Bollinger Motors has updated its B1 SUV and B2 pickup ahead of production next year. (Bollinger Motors) The boxy, utilitarian trucks have received minor tweaks that include a higher shoulder line, taller greenhouse, a wider opening for the front trunk and a larger rear door opening that comes at the expense of… Continue reading Bollinger Motors updates its electric SUV and pickup ahead of production – Fox News

Rideshare, Delivery Service Alto Expands to LA

Alto is currently available in Houston, Dallas, and now Los Angeles. Photo via Alto. Alto, an employee-based, on-demand rideshare and delivery company, has expanded to Los Angeles, the company announced. With a dedicated fleet of five-star crash rated SUVs and a team of fully employed, rigorously vetted and trained uniformed drivers, Alto is bringing its elevated… Continue reading Rideshare, Delivery Service Alto Expands to LA

Daily Crunch: Hyundai acquires 80% stake in Boston Robotics

Hyundai takes a controlling stake in an iconic robotics company, Twitter acquires a screen-sharing startup and we round up some security-themed gift ideas. This is your Daily Crunch for December 11, 2020. The big story: Hyundai acquires 80% stake in Boston Robotics Boston Robotics is behind a number of impressive robots, including the dog-like quadruped… Continue reading Daily Crunch: Hyundai acquires 80% stake in Boston Robotics

In&motion raises $12 million for its wearable airbag systems

French startup In&motion has raised a $12 million (€10 million) funding round led by Upfront Ventures, with 360 Capital also participating. The company has been working on wearable airbag systems for motorbikes. Integrated in a vest, the airbag is completely autonomous and can detect crashes in 60 milliseconds. The company has worked on a device… Continue reading In&motion raises $12 million for its wearable airbag systems

Toyota Making Electric Car With “Game-Changing” Solid State Battery

Solid State Japanese carmaker Toyota is set to unveil what the media is calling a “game-changing” solid state battery as soon as next year, Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei reports. Such tech could allow electric cars of the future to drive over 300 miles on one charge and completely recharge in just ten minutes. Toyota, currently… Continue reading Toyota Making Electric Car With “Game-Changing” Solid State Battery