Pune-based Flash Electronics, which manufactures more than 150 automotive products across the spectrum of electrical and electronics fields, has announced collaboration with two European companies for development and supply of electric vehicle (EV) components and battery management system (BMS). Flash Electronics, which is exhibiting its expansive product portfolio at Auto Expo Components 2020 at Pragati Maidan is… Continue reading Flash Electronics inks collaboration with European EV parts and BMS firms
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Tesla: Fremont Factory Had One of Its “Safest Years Yet”
The rate of worker injuries at Tesla’s Fremont factory has dramatically decreased, according to a newly published Tesla blog post. In the post, Laurie Shelby, who serves as the vice president of Tesla’s environmental, health, and safety division, wrote that the number of injuries per vehicle produced at the factory fell by “more than 50… Continue reading Tesla: Fremont Factory Had One of Its “Safest Years Yet”
Elon Musk Admits He Worried “Nobody Would Buy” Tesla’s Cybertruck
Cybertruck Doubts On the Third Row Tesla podcast last month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that at first, he had his doubts about the company’s recently announced Cybertruck, an electric pickup with an extremely divisive design. “I wasn’t sure if nobody would buy it or if a lot of people would buy it,” Musk said,… Continue reading Elon Musk Admits He Worried “Nobody Would Buy” Tesla’s Cybertruck
NIO’s $100m fundraise falls short for cash-needy Chinese carmaker
Shares of NIO Inc. slumped after the electric-vehicle maker announced it’s issuing convertible notes that it expects to raise $100 million, a sum that won’t be sufficient to address its cash needs. The Chinese carmaker will sell $70 million of notes to one unidentified Asian investment fund through a private placement that should close around… Continue reading NIO’s $100m fundraise falls short for cash-needy Chinese carmaker
Shrunken unicorn Fair cancels car leasing to Uber drivers
When Fair laid off 40% of its staff in October, CEO Scott Painter promised it wasn’t shuttering leasing services to on-demand fleets. But just one week later, Painter was removed as CEO and replaced in the interim with Adam Hieber, a CFA from Fair investor SoftBank. Today, according to two sources, Fair announced at an… Continue reading Shrunken unicorn Fair cancels car leasing to Uber drivers
Triple Eight Race Engineering customizes race wheel with HP MJF 3D printing
Triple Eight Race Engineering, an Australian motor racing team, is using 3D printing technology from HP to produce customized parts for its race cars. In partnership with EVOK3D, an Australia-based 3D printing solutions provider, Triple Eight has been able to use HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology to 3D print a number of parts for… Continue reading Triple Eight Race Engineering customizes race wheel with HP MJF 3D printing
GM trumpets flexible EV architecture, starting with Cadillac EV to be unveiled in April
General Motors outlined its EV strategy yesterday at the company’s Capital Markets Day. GM President Mark Reuss confirmed that the first vehicle to use GM’s next-generation electric architecture will be badged as a Cadillac. It will be unveiled in April. Reuss emphasized that GM’s flexible architecture can be applied to a wide array of segments.… Continue reading GM trumpets flexible EV architecture, starting with Cadillac EV to be unveiled in April
Tesla has a new high-tech steering wheel with touchscreens and haptic feedback
Tesla wants to reinvent the wheel… the steering wheel, that is. The automaker is working on a new steering wheel-based user interface with a bunch of new features, including one replacing the gear stalk, a bunch of touchscreens, haptic feedback, and more, according to a new patent filing. In order to change gear on a… Continue reading Tesla has a new high-tech steering wheel with touchscreens and haptic feedback
U.S. House Democrats propose electric vehicle charging network
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. lawmakers on Thursday unveiled legislation that would create a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network to promote the shift from gasoline-powered vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. FILE PHOTO: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) campaign rally in Ames,… Continue reading U.S. House Democrats propose electric vehicle charging network
All-wheel drive returns in redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan
Auburn Hills — All-wheel drive is back on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan after a 17-year hiatus as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV seeks to continue its dominance in the shrinking segment. Although the redesign takes athletic styling cues from SUVs, the new Pacifica, which debuts Thursday at the Chicago Auto Show, likely won’t attract SUV owners,… Continue reading All-wheel drive returns in redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan