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Artists Explore the Many Uncanny Valleys of Tech Work
The Amazon worker cage stands about 7 feet tall, with just enough space for a human to turn around comfortably. From within, a joystick controls a large metal claw—like those found in arcade games—to pluck at packages or other items on the warehouse floor. While robotic arms ferry merchandise through an Amazon fulfillment center, the… Continue reading Artists Explore the Many Uncanny Valleys of Tech Work
Tortoise co-founder Dmitry Shevelenko is bringing autonomous scooters to TC Sessions: Mobility
TC Sessions: Mobility 2020 is gearing up to be a lit event. The one-day event, taking place May 14 in San Jose, has just added Dmitry Shevelenko, co-founder and president of an automatic repositioning startup for micromobility vehicles. Yes, that means we’ll be having autonomous scooters rolling around onstage — #2020. Tortoise, which recently received… Continue reading Tortoise co-founder Dmitry Shevelenko is bringing autonomous scooters to TC Sessions: Mobility
The Dutch Love Buying Electric Cars, But Not Riding In Electric Taxis
The Dutch are really enthusiastic about buying EVs. In December 2019 alone, more than half of the cars sold in the Netherlands were what ACEA calls electrically chargeable vehicles (ECVs). In other words, BEVs or PHEVs. That would show they are crazy about EVs in any sense, right? Not really: a survey from Sneleentaxi.nl states… Continue reading The Dutch Love Buying Electric Cars, But Not Riding In Electric Taxis
See The Tesla Model Y With Roof Rack Attached
We’ve spotted a Tesla Model Y fitted with a roof rack. Roof rack carries all sorts of odd-shaped items like kayaks, bikes, skis and more, thus adding to the versatility of a crossover/SUV such as the Model Y. The roof rails seen on the Model Y here are just the start of building up a… Continue reading See The Tesla Model Y With Roof Rack Attached
LG Chem to exclusively supply EV batteries to U.S.-based Lucid Motors
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd (051910.KS) said on Tuesday it will exclusively supply electric vehicle (EV) batteries to U.S. electric carmaker Lucid Motors, which plans to start production of its Lucid Air sedan later this year. The South Korean EV battery maker, which counts General Motors (GM.N) and Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) among its… Continue reading LG Chem to exclusively supply EV batteries to U.S.-based Lucid Motors
U.S. safety board to issue new recommendations in probe of fatal Tesla Autopilot crash
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to establish the probable cause of a fatal March 2018 Tesla Autopilot crash in California and will issue a series of safety recommendations, two people briefed on the matter said on Monday. FILE PHOTO: The company logo is pictured on… Continue reading U.S. safety board to issue new recommendations in probe of fatal Tesla Autopilot crash
UPDATE 1-LG Chem to exclusively supply EV batteries to U.S.-based Lucid Motors
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd (051910.KS) said on Tuesday it will exclusively supply electric vehicle (EV) batteries to U.S. electric carmaker Lucid Motors, which plans to start production of its Lucid Air sedan later this year. The South Korean EV battery maker, which counts General Motors (GM.N) and Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) among its… Continue reading UPDATE 1-LG Chem to exclusively supply EV batteries to U.S.-based Lucid Motors
Pressure mounts on Ford CEO Jim Hackett as stock drops to 52-week low
CLOSE Jim Hackett outlines his method of leading Ford Motor Co. in an interview with the Detroit Free Press. Detroit Free Press A $7.89 price tag is a bargain for just about anything these days. Including Ford Motor Company stock. “Ford’s stock is at its lowest point since the Great Recession,” said John McElroy, host of… Continue reading Pressure mounts on Ford CEO Jim Hackett as stock drops to 52-week low
A look at the demanding schedule of Elon Musk, who plans his day in 5-minute slots, constantly multitasks, and avoids phone calls
Musk kicks off his day bright and early, rising at about 7 a.m. In a Reddit AMA, he said he usually gets “almost exactly 6 hours on average.” Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Source: Business Insider Musk usually skips breakfast. Occasionally, he will slow down long enough to grab a quick coffee and an omelette.… Continue reading A look at the demanding schedule of Elon Musk, who plans his day in 5-minute slots, constantly multitasks, and avoids phone calls