Anthony Levandowski, the former Google engineer and serial entrepreneur who was at the center of a trade secrets lawsuit between Uber and Waymo, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on theft of trade secrets. The indictment, which is posted below, charges Levandowski with 33 counts of theft and attempted theft of trade secrets… Continue reading Anthony Levandowski, former Google engineer at center of Waymo-Uber case, charged with stealing trade secrets
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U.S. to test mirrorless, camera-based systems in autos
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to test how drivers could use cameras to replace traditional rearview mirrors in automobiles, a technology already allowed in other countries, the agency said on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: An Audi 55 e-tron is seen ahead of the company’s annual news conference at its headquarters… Continue reading U.S. to test mirrorless, camera-based systems in autos
Faraday Future CEO is finally stepping down, reportedly in restructuring into partnership
Faraday Future CEO Jia Yueting is reportedly finally stepping down from his role at the electric vehicle startup as part of a restructuring into a partnership. Ever since it came out of stealth mode, FF has been involved in controversy. First, it was lawsuits from vendors. Later, it was executives departing and its CEO and… Continue reading Faraday Future CEO is finally stepping down, reportedly in restructuring into partnership
Tesla patents way to join solar roof tiles together for faster installation
Tesla is planning to ramp up installation of its new solar roof, but it needs to figure out a way to reduce installation time. Now a new patent shows a possible solution by producing and installing solar roof tiles in jointed groups. At Tesla’s 2019 shareholder’s meeting earlier this year, CEO Elon Musk said Tesla was… Continue reading Tesla patents way to join solar roof tiles together for faster installation
Utilities add EVoCharge to list of approved smart chargers
California’s Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) and Long Island’s Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) have added EVoCharge to their list of approved Level 2 smart charger manufacturers, making the company’s line of chargers eligible for customer rebates. EVoCharge Level 2 chargers are available as wall or pedestal mounts and in single- or dual-port configurations.… Continue reading Utilities add EVoCharge to list of approved smart chargers
Volvo’s Polestar opens China factory to export to Europe, US
Polestar opened a factory Tuesday in the western city of Chengdu to produce the Polestar 1, a two-door, gasoline-electric hybrid coupe with a carbon-fiber body. BEIJING – Amid rising trade tension, Volvo’s electric brand, Polestar, is going ahead with plans to export its first Chinese-made model to the United States next year, the automaker’s CEO… Continue reading Volvo’s Polestar opens China factory to export to Europe, US
Cause Of Lithium Metal Battery Failure May Be Solved By New Study
No, they do not fail due to the growth of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI)… Lithium metal batteries are a big promise. They could have twice the energy density of today’s lithium-ion batteries. You know where that leads us: to EVs that weigh less and can go further. But they used to fail. Researchers from… Continue reading Cause Of Lithium Metal Battery Failure May Be Solved By New Study
Artificial intelligence to prevent traffic jams months in advance
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to prevent traffic jams months in advance, thanks to new Government plans. A review of Traffic Regulation Orders – a legal tool that allows authorities to close roads for temporary roadworks and/or make permanent changes to the road – is taking place, after which the Department of Transport (DfT)… Continue reading Artificial intelligence to prevent traffic jams months in advance
Toyota and Pony.ai
The Japanese manufacturer Toyota and the Chinese startup Pony.ai are working together. The startup Pony.ai was founded in 2016 and has had some success last year. They started the first robot taxi service in China, they test in Peking and you have your own fleet elevated. This year you got one license for the operation… Continue reading Toyota and Pony.ai
Suzuki Celerio and Baleno axed from UK sale
Suzuki has confirmed it has discontinued its two cheapest models – the Celerio city car and Baleno supermini – in the UK in a revamp of its product line-up. The Skoda Citigo and Honda Jazz rivals are still visible on the company’s UK site, but a spokesman said that from the end of this month, no… Continue reading Suzuki Celerio and Baleno axed from UK sale