Carro, an automotive classifieds service and car financing startup based in Singapore, has closed a $60 million Series B round to scale its business in Southeast Asia. The deal was co-led by SoftBank Ventures Korea, Insignia Ventures — the firm from ex-Sequoia Asia partner Yinglan Tan — and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s B Capital Group.… Continue reading Southeast Asia’s Carro raises $60M for its automotive classifieds and car financing service
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Roborace’s self-driving car isn’t faster than a human (yet)
Roborace Ever since Roborace unveiled plans for driverless track cars, there’s been a lingering question: can its technology outpace a human? The answer is a solid “no…” for now. The company used the recent Formula E race in Rome to pit its DevBot prototype car against pro drifter Ryan Tuerck, and the fleshy driver was… Continue reading Roborace’s self-driving car isn’t faster than a human (yet)
Tesla Engineering Chief Takes Break After Musk Displaces Him
Tesla Inc.’s engineering chief is taking a break from the company, weeks after Elon Musk took over production responsibilities during the rocky ramping up of the Model 3 sedan. Doug Field, a senior vice president, is taking time off to recharge and spend time with his family and hasn’t left the company, a spokesman said… Continue reading Tesla Engineering Chief Takes Break After Musk Displaces Him
FreeWire Turns Mobi Charger Into Mobi Gen – Mobile 80-kWh Power
6 M BY MARK KANE FreeWire Technologies is expanding its business from mobile charging stations to mobile generators with Mobi Gen for off-grid applications. FreeWire Mobi Gen The FreeWire Mobi Gen is kind of a mobile energy storage power output unit with 15 kW and 80 kWh of batteries, good for over five hours of continuous operation.… Continue reading FreeWire Turns Mobi Charger Into Mobi Gen – Mobile 80-kWh Power
Ford passed on offer from Trump lawyer
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, approached Ford Motor Co. to offer counsulting services last year. But the offer, which emphasized Cohen’s close connection with the president, was quickly rejected, according to a person familiar with the matter. (Photo: Mary Altaffer / AP) Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, approached Ford Motor Co.… Continue reading Ford passed on offer from Trump lawyer
Tesla Supercharger network grows at record pace in 2018 as competition heats up
Several new electric vehicle fast-charging networks are currently under construction, but Tesla’s Supercharger network is still the one to beat. The California-based automaker is not sitting on its EV charging infrastructure lead as it has been deploying new chargers at a record pace this year. Home Solar Power According to the Supercharger tracker Supercharge.info, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger network grows at record pace in 2018 as competition heats up
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Plotting New 900-HP Hypercar
With a more luxurious interior similar to the 004S combined with a more aggressive exterior aero package, the 004CS will also be far more powerful than the 690-hp S. While all three variants will be motivated by the highly-tuneable VR38DETT V6 motor from the Nissan GT-R, in the 004CS it will be tuned to produce… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Plotting New 900-HP Hypercar
Donkervoort celebrates 40-year jubilee with introduction of D8 GTO-40
The lightest and fastest GTO ever For 40 years now Donkervoort Automobielen has been famous for its pure, high-tech, ultralightweight sports cars and the top performance these deliver. Built with love and ingenuity. This weekend will see the Dutch carmaker celebrating its 40-year jubilee. To commemorate this glorious milestone, Donkervoort has introduced its spectacular jubilee… Continue reading Donkervoort celebrates 40-year jubilee with introduction of D8 GTO-40
Honda Offers 2018 Clarity Electric Lease At $199 Per Month
2018 Honda Clarity Electric The Japanese manufacturer offers the Clarity Electric only in two states (at select California and Oregon dealerships), only for lease without a purchase option at lease end, and since summer 2017 only over 1,500 were delivered. All-electric range of the Honda Clarity Electric remains at 89 miles (143 km) EPA on… Continue reading Honda Offers 2018 Clarity Electric Lease At $199 Per Month
Tesla engineering head takes a leave of absence from company
Amd Weigmann/Reuters (Reuters) – Tesla Inc Senior Vice President of Engineering Doug Field is taking a break from work but is not leaving the company, a Tesla spokesman confirmed to Reuters. “Doug is just taking some time off to recharge and spend time with his family. He has not left Tesla,” the spokesman said on… Continue reading Tesla engineering head takes a leave of absence from company