FILE PHOTO: The Uber logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken November 25, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Illustration (Reuters) – California is planning to ask a state court judge to force Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) and Lyft Inc (LYFT.O) to classify their ride-hail drivers as employees, rather than contractors, ratcheting up the… Continue reading California seeks to classify Uber, Lyft drivers as employees via court order
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Latest Update Allows Tesla Model S/Model X To Supercharge At Up To 225 kW
According to the latest news, Tesla has increased the maximum Supercharging rate of Model S/Model X from 200 kW to 225 kW. The info about 225 kW comes from the 2020.24.6 software update info (via Electrek): “Supercharger Improvements Your car is now able to charge at V3 Superchargers at up to 225 kW peak rates. As… Continue reading Latest Update Allows Tesla Model S/Model X To Supercharge At Up To 225 kW
Italy approves guarantees for $7.1 billion loan to Fiat Chrysler
ROME (Reuters) – Italy has approved a decree offering state guarantees for a 6.3-billion euro ($7.1 billion) loan to Fiat Chrysler’s (FCA) (FCHA.MI) Italian unit, the Treasury said on Wednesday, paving the way for the largest crisis loan to a European carmaker. FILE PHOTO: A new Fiat 500 electric car is displayed at a Fiat… Continue reading Italy approves guarantees for $7.1 billion loan to Fiat Chrysler
Daimler and Nvidia team up to close tech gap to Tesla
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Having pulled ahead in the race to develop a software-based vehicle operating system, U.S. electric car pioneer Tesla faces a new challenge from an alliance of German luxury carmaker Daimler and U.S. computer graphics specialist Nvidia. FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen on a car in front of the Mercedes-Benz Museum… Continue reading Daimler and Nvidia team up to close tech gap to Tesla
The US government is investigating 63,000 Tesla Model S vehicles over possible touchscreen failures (TSLA)
The US highway safety administration is investigating some Tesla Model S vehicles that could have faulty memory chips. When the components wear out, the main media control center for the car can fail, NHTSA said. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment about the new investigation. There have been no accidents due to… Continue reading The US government is investigating 63,000 Tesla Model S vehicles over possible touchscreen failures (TSLA)
KIP Invests In Chinese Personalized Car Rental Service Platform JF Chuxing
Chinese personalized car rental service platform JF Chuxing has raised nearly US$10 million in pre-A round from KIP, Porsche Venture and NIO Capital. UNLOCK DATASubscribe & Access the Best Data and Intelligence on Chinese Venture Capital and Tech Register Now Want to read this important story? Access thousands of news articles and data posts over… Continue reading KIP Invests In Chinese Personalized Car Rental Service Platform JF Chuxing
GM’s OnStar is making the leap from your car to your smartphone
General Motors’ OnStar is branching out beyond the car. The automaker is launching a new smartphone app called Guardian for customers who want to access OnStar’s remote assistance service capabilities when they aren’t physically inside their car. Previously, OnStar’s operators were only accessible to subscribers of the service by pressing a button on the rearview… Continue reading GM’s OnStar is making the leap from your car to your smartphone
Germany: Huge Electrification Stimulus Package Is Coming
Germany, currently the biggest electric car market in Europe, is going to significantly increase its support for electrification after the coronavirus economy slowdown through various measures counted in billions of euros (up to €130 billion/$146 billion total for the entire economy). Let’s take a look at the proposed ideas, which probably will be implemented soon.… Continue reading Germany: Huge Electrification Stimulus Package Is Coming
Refreshed 2021 VW Arteon Now Available As A Plug-In Hybrid And Shooting Brake
One model series, two versions! Volkswagen is presenting the new Arteon in a world premiere and is unveiling a second version – the new Arteon Shooting Brake – at the same time. This model is a completely new interpretation of the estate concept. “Volkswagen will launch 34 new models this year. There has never been… Continue reading Refreshed 2021 VW Arteon Now Available As A Plug-In Hybrid And Shooting Brake
UK-Based Company Wants To Replace The Tuk-Tuk With This Cheap, Simple EV
UK COMPANY LEADS THE WAY IN DESIGNING A PURE ELECTRIC, LOW COST ALTERNATIVE TO LEGENDARY TUK-TUK UTILITY VEHICLE • D2H spearheading a drive to design an affordable, zero-emissions-in-use Tuk-Tuk replacement• Simple yet innovative concept incorporates natural fibre thermoplastics that are readily available in target markets• Versatile design provides advancements in safety as well as efficiency•… Continue reading UK-Based Company Wants To Replace The Tuk-Tuk With This Cheap, Simple EV