Tesla Model 3 Performance vehicles are getting faster 0-60 mph acceleration through the latest power optimization software update. There are now reports that the Model 3 Performance’s 0-60 mph time has dipped below the 3-second mark. During a conference call with analysts after Tesla’s Q3 2019 earnings, Tesla’s management announced plans to release a new software… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Performance’s 0-60 mph acceleration dips below 3 seconds after software update
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Automaker Daimler to save $1.54B by cutting manager posts
Berlin – German automaker Daimler says it plans to slash costs 1.4 billion euros ($1.54 billion) by cutting every tenth managerial position and other austerity measures. CEO Ola Kallenius told reporters in London on Thursday that the EU’s stricter specifications on carbon dioxide emissions and the transition to more electric vehicles are putting the squeeze… Continue reading Automaker Daimler to save $1.54B by cutting manager posts
MG Motor UK opens new dealership in Hemel Hempstead
MG Motor UK has opened a new site in Hemel Hempstead. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Palmers Motor Company represent eight manufacturers across two independent sites. Dan Branch, operations director at Palmers Motor Company, said: “We’re always striving to work with developing brands and, with MG’s commitment to bring a… Continue reading MG Motor UK opens new dealership in Hemel Hempstead
Karma Appoints New Vice President, Autonomous Driving and ADAS
VIEW ALL () x Nov 14,2019 High-Tech Incubator Leverages Autonomous Technologies in Development of New Global BEV Platform New Vice President Joins November 2019, Will Lead Karma Autonomous Driving Roadmap and Karma Silicon Valley Tech Base Key Assignment: Develop Autonomous Driving and ADAS Technology Applications for Future Product IRVINE, Calif. (November 14, 2019) – Srini… Continue reading Karma Appoints New Vice President, Autonomous Driving and ADAS
Perception at Aurora: No Measurement Left Behind
How we’re blending state-of-the-art machine learning and engineering in our perception system to help the Aurora Driver handle the unexpected. In these busy intersections, our perception system “sees” and identifies other vehicles (blue), pedestrians (red), and the state of all traffic lights. Imagine you’re driving on the highway when something tumbles out of a flatbed… Continue reading Perception at Aurora: No Measurement Left Behind
Daimler says to cut jobs to save 1.0 bn euros by end-2022
Daimler said it was being forced to reduce costs because “the expanded range of plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles is leading to cost increases that will have a negative impact on Mercedes-Benz Cars’ return on sales”. Frankfurt am Main: Daimler said Thursday it planned to cut jobs to save more than 1.0 billion euros ($1.1… Continue reading Daimler says to cut jobs to save 1.0 bn euros by end-2022
Greaves Cotton completes acquisition of Ampere Vehicles
Following the acquisition, Ampere Vehicles is now part of the e-Mobility division of Greaves Cotton with significant presence in electric two-wheeler industry over the last 10 years. Chennai: Engineering firm Greaves Cotton Ltd on Thursday said it has increased its stake in Coimbatore-based Ampere Vehicles making the completion of the acquisition. Greaves Cotton announced the… Continue reading Greaves Cotton completes acquisition of Ampere Vehicles
German auto lobby to pick Hildegard Mueller as president
Environmental activists have accused the industry of failing to do enough to help avert a climate crisis. FRANKFURT – The German carmakers lobby VDA is set to appoint conservative politician and former Innogy board member Hildegard Mueller as president, Berlin daily newspaper Der Tagesspiegel reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Frontrunner Mueller was currently meeting VDA… Continue reading German auto lobby to pick Hildegard Mueller as president
BYD Scored New Largest Electric Bus Order In The U.S.
130 BYD K7M buses were ordered by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. BYD happily announced that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation ordered 130 of its battery-electric K7M buses, which is the new largest single order for EV buses in the U.S. (by number of vehicles). The K7M model is a short one –… Continue reading BYD Scored New Largest Electric Bus Order In The U.S.
Ford’s all-electric SUV is officially the ‘Mustang Mach-E,’ and you can reserve one starting Nov. 17
Ford has revealed the official name of its forthcoming EV SUV, which has a Mustang lineage and which will be officially revealed on November 17 in LA. The new vehicle is called the Mustang Mach-E, and following its official unveiling (hosted by Idris Elba, by the way), you’ll be able to actually sign up online… Continue reading Ford’s all-electric SUV is officially the ‘Mustang Mach-E,’ and you can reserve one starting Nov. 17