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Vegan cars are the next big fad in the automotive industry

Could a vegan steak bake change the car industry? It might sound tenuous, but the phenomenal success of the unlikely offering from Greggs, along with myriad other vegan products from national chains that have been rolled out for ‘veganuary’ this month, demonstrate that catering to the growing demand for animal-free products is big business. The growing… Continue reading Vegan cars are the next big fad in the automotive industry

Tesla says unintended acceleration claims are ‘completely false’

Sponsored Links Roberto Baldwin/Engadget Tesla just rejected any notion that its cars are prone to unintended acceleration. In a blog post, the EV maker claimed that a petition describing unexpected acceleration was “completely false” and the product of a “Tesla short-seller” hoping to make a quick buck. Every case where Tesla had a car’s data… Continue reading Tesla says unintended acceleration claims are ‘completely false’

Chemicals companies should be allowed to drug test employees, says minister

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The Dutch government wants to make it possible for chemicals companies to test their employees for drug and alcohol use.
Social affairs junior minister Tamara van Ark has proposed that privacy rights be waved for more companies where intoxicated workers would cause significant safety risks.
Already, pilots, train drivers and police officers can be checked by their employers.
Van Ark said in a government news statement: ‘Employees working in an organisation under the influence of alcohol or drugs incur safety risks for themselves, their employees and their environment. This kind of behaviour does not belong to the work floor and it is important to take action against it so that everyone can work in safety. This is why I want to make it possible to test for alcohol or drug use in workplaces with specific risk factors.’
The government aims to strengthen prevention, advice and support for employees, but stresses that it is also their own responsibility not to show up under the influence of drugs.
Some companies, such as Nedcar, already reportedly perform such tests but according to the NOS broadcaster, firms that test without a legal basis for doing so could risk fines.
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Baraja’s unique and ingenious take on lidar shines in a crowded industry

It seems like every company making lidar has a new and clever approach, but Baraja takes the cake. Its method is not only elegant and powerful, but fundamentally avoids many issues that nag other lidar technologies. But it’ll need more than smart tech to make headway in this complex and evolving industry. To understand how… Continue reading Baraja’s unique and ingenious take on lidar shines in a crowded industry

Mobileye takes aim at Waymo

CEO/president Amnon Shashua explains why getting into robotaxi services is a strategic move Kirsten Korosec 5 days Mobileye has built a multi-billion-dollar business supplying automakers with computer vision technology that powers advanced driver assistance systems. It’s a business that last year generated nearly $1 billion in sales for the company. Today, 54 million vehicles on… Continue reading Mobileye takes aim at Waymo

Tesla Acquires Plot For The Gigafactory 4 In Germany

Tesla recently officially acquired a 300-hectare property for the Gigafactory 4, in a designated industrial area in Grünheide, Brandenburg, south of Berlin in Germany. The preliminary price is €40.91 million ($45.36 million). The final price is subject change if “an external review provides a different value”, which indicates that Tesla is moving forward quicker than bureaucracy… Continue reading Tesla Acquires Plot For The Gigafactory 4 In Germany

Audi Q5 TFSIe PHEV On Sale In The U.S. From $52,900

TFSI® engine paired with powerful electric motor that can balance lively driving experience and efficiency EPA estimated 20-mile electric-only mode driving range can allow for many daily commutes to be completed with almost zero tailpipe emissions Upcoming Audi plug-in hybrid models will carry the “TFSI e” badging HERNDON, Va., January 16, 2020 – Audi of… Continue reading Audi Q5 TFSIe PHEV On Sale In The U.S. From $52,900