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MAHLE to take over Keihin’s air-con business in Japan, Thailand and US

MAHLE is taking over the air-conditioning business of the Keihin Corporation (Japan) in Japan, Thailand, and the USA. A corresponding purchase agreement has been signed. With this step, MAHLE is strengthening its global footprint in air-conditioning technology and improving its market access, particularly in Japan and Southeast Asia. Air-conditioning systems are included in MAHLE’s strategic future… Continue reading MAHLE to take over Keihin’s air-con business in Japan, Thailand and US

Tesla is recalling almost all Model S/Model X sent to China over suspension issue

Tesla is issuing a recall on close to 30,000 Model S and Model X vehicles sent to China, the bulk of those models exported to the country, over an issue with its suspension. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation made the announcement earlier today. The government says that it affects 29,193 vehicles produced by Tesla: “Part… Continue reading Tesla is recalling almost all Model S/Model X sent to China over suspension issue

Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era

TOKYO – Japan and Britain signed a bilateral free trade deal Friday in the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan, as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant. “How fitting it is to be in the Land of the Rising Sun to welcome in the dawn of… Continue reading Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era

LM Industries raises $15m from SPARX to develop and deliver the 3D printed Olli 2.0

Digital vehicle manufacturer and parent company of Local Motors, LM Industries, has raised $15 million from an investment fund managed by the Japanese SPARX Group.  Local Motors is the developer of Olli, a 3D printed, electric, self-driving shuttle bus, and the additional funding will be used to develop, manufacture and deploy the vehicle’s second iteration… Continue reading LM Industries raises $15m from SPARX to develop and deliver the 3D printed Olli 2.0

Uber drivers are suing the company over ‘threatening’ messages urging them to vote for California’s Prop. 22 (UBER)

A group of Uber drivers say the company’s messaging in favor of California’s Proposition 22 is breaking the law.  In their lawsuit filed Thursday, they say the “threatening” and “coercive” messages break a 1915 law.  An Uber spokesperson called the lawsuit “absurd” and said it lacked any merit.  Prop. 22 would allow Uber and its… Continue reading Uber drivers are suing the company over ‘threatening’ messages urging them to vote for California’s Prop. 22 (UBER)

Lucid’s CEO says he has ‘more advanced technology than Tesla,’ and wants to use it to lower the price of EVs

Lucid CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson doesn’t think big batteries are the key to efficiency. He has plans to mass-produce the tech behind the Lucid Air and wants to see it in other cars. He also said that Lucid’s tech is “more advanced” than Tesla’s. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Believe what you… Continue reading Lucid’s CEO says he has ‘more advanced technology than Tesla,’ and wants to use it to lower the price of EVs

Faraday Future enhances its head-up display features on FF 91 to new levels of innovation and safety

Faraday Future (FF), a California-based shared intelligent mobility ecosystem company announced additional details on its FF 91 ultra-luxury vehicle, including updates to its HUD (head-up display) functionality. In addition to the HUD, FF 91 features a central hub display up front, with a 15.4-inch display, a predictive home screen that tailors itself to destinations in… Continue reading Faraday Future enhances its head-up display features on FF 91 to new levels of innovation and safety

E-bike subscription service Dance closes $17.7M Series A, led by HV Holtzbrinck Ventures

Three months on since the former founders of SoundCloud launched their e-bike subscription service, Dance today is announcing the close of a $17.7 million (€15 million) Series A funding round led by one of the larger European VCs, HV Holtzbrinck Ventures. Founded by Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss (ex-SoundCloud), Alexander Ljung (still at SoundCloud as chairman) and Christian… Continue reading E-bike subscription service Dance closes $17.7M Series A, led by HV Holtzbrinck Ventures

Tesla is adding a new ‘4D’ radar with twice the range for self-driving

We learn that Tesla is looking to add a new “4D” radar with twice the range of its current radar in order to help its self-driving effort. Tesla Loves cameras and radar, hates lidar Early on its Autopilot and self-driving effort, Tesla made a clear decision to bet on computer vision powered by camera and… Continue reading Tesla is adding a new ‘4D’ radar with twice the range for self-driving