Caught on camera. Watch as this garbage man purposely bashes a trash can into a parked Tesla Model X. The vandalous garbage man’s act damaged the Tesla. Tesla Sentry Mode captured the act that results in a “massive scratch” on the Model X and it managed to clearly capture the offender too. We’re not sure… Continue reading Sentry Mode Captures Garbage Man Bashing Tesla Model X With Trash Bin
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Tesla ‘Roadrunner’ Batteries Target Extended Range, Reduced Price
Tesla’s secret Roadrunner battery project promises cheap and energy-dense batteries that will extend vehicle range, reduce car prices and possibly jolt Tesla to new highs. There’s talk that a vehicle equipped with these batteries may even be revealed at Tesla’s Battery Day event this April. Talk of new, energy-dense batteries for Tesla isn’t new. Word… Continue reading Tesla ‘Roadrunner’ Batteries Target Extended Range, Reduced Price
Spanish plant owned by Denso, Fujitsu preparing to halt production as virus causes shortages
MADRID (Reuters) – A Spanish plant owned by Denso Corp and Fujitsu Ltd is prepared to halt some production of auto electronics components if necessary because of a shortage of parts from China due to the coronavirus outbreak. The factory in Malaga expects to suspend its first production line – which assembles car audio components… Continue reading Spanish plant owned by Denso, Fujitsu preparing to halt production as virus causes shortages
China’s CATL seeks to raise $2.85b for EV battery projects
China’s top electric vehicle battery maker, said it aims to raise up to 20 billion yuan ($2.85 billion) in a private placement of shares to fund its battery projects and boost working capital. The fundraising will help CATL to expand its battery-making capacity in Fujian, Jiangsu and Sichuan, as well as an energy storage research project, the company said in a filing to the Shenzhen stock exchange late Wednesday. The company… Continue reading China’s CATL seeks to raise $2.85b for EV battery projects
China’s CATL aims to raise $2.85 bln for EV battery projects
A sign of Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is seen on its building in Ningde, Fujian province, China August 8, 2018. Picture taken August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING (Reuters) – CATL (300750.SZ), China’s top electric vehicle battery maker, said it aims to raise up to 20 billion yuan ($2.85 billion) in a… Continue reading China’s CATL aims to raise $2.85 bln for EV battery projects
US Coronavirus Prep, a Fatal Tesla Crash Ruling, and More News
The US is making coronavirus plans and Tesla has new demands, but first: a cartoon about tricky beauty tutorials. Here’s the news you need to know, in two minutes or less. Want to receive this two-minute roundup as an email every weekday? Sign up here! Today’s News Could the US contain a coronavirus outbreak? On… Continue reading US Coronavirus Prep, a Fatal Tesla Crash Ruling, and More News
Takeda Bases PvP Biologics Buyout on Promising Early Celiac Drug Data
February 26th, 2020 Xconomy San Diego — About three years ago fledgling San Diego-based startup PvP Biologics announced a $35 million deal with Takeda Pharmaceutical that gave the Japan pharma giant rights to acquire the company down the line. That day is here. Takeda (NYSE: TAK) acquired the company for an undisclosed amount up front,… Continue reading Takeda Bases PvP Biologics Buyout on Promising Early Celiac Drug Data
Volkswagen Shows Off 1-Speed Gearbox For MEB-Based EVs
Volkswagen continues the presentation of its MEB platform’s components and after shortly describing the motor and battery, now here’s the single-speed gearbox. The gearboxes for MEB-based EVs, like the Volkswagen ID.3, will be produced by Volkswagen Group Components (in Kassel plant in Germany for the European and North American markets). First of all, the APP310… Continue reading Volkswagen Shows Off 1-Speed Gearbox For MEB-Based EVs
BMW i4 Caught During Cold Weather Testing: Interior Revealed
Ahead of the BMW i4’s world introduction at the Geneva Motor Show, we have some spy shots of one in Northern Sweden during cold-weather testing. BMW’s upcoming i4 is an extremely important vehicle for the brand. It’s basically their first serious swipe at the all-electric premium car segment, with conventional BMW styling. We need to… Continue reading BMW i4 Caught During Cold Weather Testing: Interior Revealed
Ford COO Jim Farley lays out brutal reality for investors in first public speech
CLOSE After days of watching the stock price sink faster than competitors, and concerns about the strategic direction of Ford Motor Co., incoming chief operating officer Jim Farley took to the stage to make his first public speech in New York early Wednesday. Investor expectations were high — and ultimately unmet — that he would announce a significant and dramatic plan for re-positioning the company. … Continue reading Ford COO Jim Farley lays out brutal reality for investors in first public speech