FILE PHOTO: The logo of SK Innovation is seen in front of its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, February 3, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean battery maker SK Innovation Co Ltd (096770.KS) on Friday said it plans to sue compatriot LG Chem Ltd (051910.KS) and its U.S. subsidiary in the United… Continue reading South Korea’s SK Innovation to file patent infringement lawsuit against LG Chem in U.S.
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Mid-Cycle Facelift For Hyundai Ioniq Electric Appears In Amsterdam
Instead of purely cosmetic changes, the new EV has important improvements. It is hard to believe the Hyundai Ioniq Electric was presented three years ago, but it was. In 2016, it made its premiere with a disappointing battery pack of 28 kWh and a 110 mi (180 km) range. Its mid-cycle restyling finally made its… Continue reading Mid-Cycle Facelift For Hyundai Ioniq Electric Appears In Amsterdam
Bargersville Police Introduce U.S.’ First Tesla Model 3 Police Car
The police bought a Tesla Model 3 because it’s quick, silent and allows for savings compared to a gas car. The Bargersville Police Department has become the first police department in Indiana with a Tesla electric car and the first in the country with a Tesla Model 3. The main motivation behind the purchase was savings… Continue reading Bargersville Police Introduce U.S.’ First Tesla Model 3 Police Car
Ford Motor Co. to invest $550M in Louisville plants ahead of Escape's relaunch
CLOSE This is the Escape’s first complete redesign since the 2013 model year. Ford Motor Company, Wochit Amid anxiety about a global recession, slowing vehicles sales and looming job cuts, Ford Motor Co. delivered some good news to Louisville workers Thursday — a $550 million investment in its local factories and plans to retain union jobs. Most of the spending will… Continue reading Ford Motor Co. to invest $550M in Louisville plants ahead of Escape's relaunch
Tesla launched a car insurance product, then spent the next 24 hours fixing it
Just a few hours after Tesla launched its in-house car insurance product in California on August 28th, the company stopped offering rate quotes and suspended access to the insurance website. But during the time Tesla’s insurance site was working and offering owners quotes, some people weren’t happy with the results. Tesla tells The Verge those… Continue reading Tesla launched a car insurance product, then spent the next 24 hours fixing it
Urbvan raises $9 million for its private shuttle service in Mexico
As cities in emerging markets grapple with increasingly traffic-clogged and dangerous streets, Urbvan, a startup providing private, high-end transportation shuttles in Mexico, has raised $9 million in a new round of financing. Co-founded by Joao Matos Albino and Renato Picard, Urbvan is taking the reins from startups like the now-defunct Chariot and tailoring the business… Continue reading Urbvan raises $9 million for its private shuttle service in Mexico
Waymo urges U.S. to ‘promptly’ remove barriers to self-driving cars
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc, on Thursday urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to “promptly” remove regulatory barriers for cars without steering wheels and brake pedals. FILE PHOTO: Three of the fleet of 600 Waymo Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid self-driving vehicles are parked and displayed during… Continue reading Waymo urges U.S. to ‘promptly’ remove barriers to self-driving cars
Tesla increases power capacity of Superchargers in Europe
Tesla has started increasing the power capacity of its Supercharger station in Europe after updating its fast-charging network earlier this year. With the launch of the Supercharger V3, Tesla introduced its next-generation, fast-charging station that can charge all Model 3 vehicles at up to 250 kW and new Model S and Model X vehicles at up… Continue reading Tesla increases power capacity of Superchargers in Europe
Tesla stock (TSLA) rises on new insurance division and positive Europe outlook
After a few rough weeks on the market, Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is rising today following the announcement of the automaker’s new insurance division and a positive outlook on Tesla’s market in Europe. Yesterday, Tesla launched its own insurance program and claimed it will offer up to 30% cheaper rates. So far, it’s only available in… Continue reading Tesla stock (TSLA) rises on new insurance division and positive Europe outlook
Tesla owners ‘chase’ stolen Model 3 by tracking it with app, police reprimands them
A couple in New Haven, Connecticut realized last weekend that one of their two Tesla vehicles had been stolen. They tracked it through the Tesla mobile app and reportedly chased it with their kids in the car. The police reprimanded them, but the owners deny having “chased” the car and claim that the police are… Continue reading Tesla owners ‘chase’ stolen Model 3 by tracking it with app, police reprimands them