One of the stranger dramas that’s played out during Donald Trump’s presidency is that of the former General Motors factory in Lordstown, Ohio. In a bid to cut costs and move away from sedans, GM announced in 2018 that it was closing the plant (along with two others) and laying off its workers there. Trump… Continue reading Press Lordstown Motors wants to avoid the ‘carnage’ of failed EV startups
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Elon Musk: Tesla ‘will make ventilators if there is a shortage’
Sponsored Links Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition in Washington, Monday, March 9, 2020. ASSOCIATED PRESS Elon Musk simply refuses to stop tweeting (because “Twitter is fun“) but his most recent conversation could be about more than fun. While facing widespread criticism over his response to… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla ‘will make ventilators if there is a shortage’
Foreign, Domestic Automakers Suspend Production at North American Factories
Photo via Wikimedia/Anonyme General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler will suspend production at North American manufacturing facilities to fight the spread of COVID-19/coronavirus, according to press statements and news reports. Both GM and Ford stated their suspensions will last until at least March 30. GM stated its production status will be reevaluated week-to-week after that.… Continue reading Foreign, Domestic Automakers Suspend Production at North American Factories
Car Rental in Crisis: Prepare for the Rebound
The most painful decisions involve staff, as operators aren’t exactly sure when they’ll be forced to start layoffs. One large franchisee is considering paying employees from his personal savings. Photo courtesy of Brian McGloin/U.S. Air Force. By the time you read this, much of the information enclosed may have changed. Things are that fluid right now.… Continue reading Car Rental in Crisis: Prepare for the Rebound
Uber, Lyft Suspend Shared Ride Service
Photo via Uber. Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft have suspended their shared ride options amid growing concern about the coronavirus and the need to practice social distancing. According to Tech Crunch, Uber’s suspension of its pool service applies only to the U.S. and Canada. The company is looking at enacting the same measure in other… Continue reading Uber, Lyft Suspend Shared Ride Service
A closer look at Grab’s efforts to serve up the ideal food delivery ecosystem
The machinations that deliver your meals. Go to Source
GM, Tesla, Ford offer to make ventilators to soothe coronavirus shortages
Several automakers offered today to turn their manufacturing expertise towards helping alleviate medical device shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to overload hospitals. GM, Tesla and Ford were among those who offered help in the US. We’re tracking EV plant shutdowns across the globe, with news coming in every day about plants being shuttered. But… Continue reading GM, Tesla, Ford offer to make ventilators to soothe coronavirus shortages
Tesla Fremont factory will operate with 1/4 of workforce after negotiation with Sheriff’s Office
After a confusing back and forth, Tesla has reportedly agreed to operate Fremont factory with a quarter of its workforce after negotiation with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. The situation around Tesla’s operations in the Bay Area with the shutdown order has been confusing as authorities have sent conflicting orders, according to Tesla. Tesla Fremont… Continue reading Tesla Fremont factory will operate with 1/4 of workforce after negotiation with Sheriff’s Office
Coronavirus Disrupts Social Media’s First Line of Defense
Facebook users around the globe began to notice something strange happening on their feeds Tuesday night. Links to legitimate news outlets and websites, including The Atlantic, USA Today, the Times of Israel, and BuzzFeed, among many others, were being taken down en masse for reportedly violating Facebook’s spam rules. The problem impacted many people’s ability… Continue reading Coronavirus Disrupts Social Media’s First Line of Defense
The next BMW 7 Series lineup will include an all-electric car
Sponsored Links BMW BMW’s next-generation Series 7 luxury sedan models will include an ell-electric version, according to Autocar. The automaker has announced at a press conference that the next 7 Series vehicles will come in four versions: one with a gasoline-burning engine, a diesel version, a plug-in hybrid and a fully electric car. Further, Oliver… Continue reading The next BMW 7 Series lineup will include an all-electric car