Automakers urge Trump to preserve EV tax credits, boost self-driving cars

This week, Reuters reported Trump transition team plans to target federal regulations championed by President Joe Biden that aim to make automobiles more fuel-efficient and incentivize a shift toward EVs. A group representing major automakers including General Motors, Toyota Motor Corp, and Volkswagen urged President-elect Donald Trump to retain key tax credits for electric vehicle… Continue reading Automakers urge Trump to preserve EV tax credits, boost self-driving cars

NDMC launches ‘night cleaning drive’ amid Delhi’s ‘very poor’ AQI levels

However, several areas in Delhi remained under the ‘severe’ category, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 405, Ashok Vihar 414, Bawana 418, Dwarka Sector-8 401, Mundka 413, and Wazirpur 436. New Delhi: In an effort to curb pollution levels, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) carried out night cleaning and sweeping of roads at… Continue reading NDMC launches ‘night cleaning drive’ amid Delhi’s ‘very poor’ AQI levels

Britain should not gamble with its car industry again

$75 per month Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders. Pay a year upfront and save 20%. What’s included Global news & analysis Expert opinion FT App on Android & iOS FT Edit app FirstFT: the day’s biggest stories 20+ curated newsletters Follow topics & set alerts with myFT… Continue reading Britain should not gamble with its car industry again

EU shift to electric cars still riddled with obstacles

$75 per month Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders. Pay a year upfront and save 20%. What’s included Global news & analysis Expert opinion FT App on Android & iOS FT Edit app FirstFT: the day’s biggest stories 20+ curated newsletters Follow topics & set alerts with myFT… Continue reading EU shift to electric cars still riddled with obstacles

Hyundai IONIQ 9 debut, new NACS Kia, solid state batteries from Honda

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got the all-new Hyundai IONIQ 9 and its “a “rolling living room” pivoting captain’s chairs, Kia gets a go-fast 7 passenger SUV and an updated EV6, while Honda announces plans to start producing solid-state batteries at its new facility in just a few weeks. We’ve also got… Continue reading Hyundai IONIQ 9 debut, new NACS Kia, solid state batteries from Honda

Henry Kissinger Issues AI Warning From Beyond the Grave

Are we doomed? Midas Touch It’s been nearly a year since Nobel peace laureate and war criminal Henry Kissinger died — but he’s somehow still offering policy suggestions from beyond the grave. In an uncanny video introducing his posthumously-published book “Genesis,” an AI-generated voice clone of the amply loathed Kissinger likens the burgeoning field of… Continue reading Henry Kissinger Issues AI Warning From Beyond the Grave

Grimes Says Elon Musk Has Become “Unrecognizable”

“And this is only what can be said publicly.” Grime Time Claire “Grimes” Boucher is getting personal on Elon Musk’s “everything” app as she opens up about how the right-wing billionaire has affected her and her art. The Canadian-born artist and mother to three of Musk’s ever-growing litter of children suggested in a lengthy post… Continue reading Grimes Says Elon Musk Has Become “Unrecognizable”

Elon Musk’s Father Is Worried About Him

Being too busy is a “big concern.” Errol of His Ways Elon Musk’s estranged father, Errol Musk, is concerned that his son is stretching himself too thin.  “Elon has no eyes on anything more than trying to make sure that whatever he does now… he’s able to give a proper job without affecting his own… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Father Is Worried About Him

Internet Notices Something Bizarre in Image Posted by Kesha

“The pop girls have become lazy.” Dellusonal Pop sensation Kesha Sebert, known more commonly as Kesha, has landed in hot water with fans after posting a painfully AI-generated image on social media. The image shows a pile of leather handbags with the word “delusional” spray painted in black across each of them, intended to market… Continue reading Internet Notices Something Bizarre in Image Posted by Kesha

Real Dogs’ Reaction to Robodogs is Terrifying

It’s the pupper singularity. Dog Days The internet is flooded with videos of AI-powered robot dogs meeting real furry puppies, who often seem horrified to have come across what they seem to perceive as a canine abomination.  In one clip recently posted to X-formerly-Twitter, a large unlucky dog encounters what seems to be Unitree’s Go2… Continue reading Real Dogs’ Reaction to Robodogs is Terrifying