At the moment, Tesla accounts for more than half the fast chargers in the United States. Last month, Ford Motor and G.M. struck a deal that would allow them to adopt Tesla’s charging technology and, separately, Tesla has pledged to make more of its chargers available to other car brands. The collaboration announced on Wednesday… Continue reading The Big Number: 30,000
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Brad Pitt Is Making a Movie About Formula 1
Hollywood has produced a number of car-racing movies over the years. There have been “Grand Prix,” “Le Mans,” “Days of Thunder” and “Ford v Ferrari.” The latest, as-yet-untitled picture from Apple Studios, Plan B Entertainment and Jerry Bruckheimer Films is set in the world of Formula 1. It is about the fictional team APXGP and… Continue reading Brad Pitt Is Making a Movie About Formula 1
G.M. and Other Automakers Will Build 30,000 Electric Vehicle Chargers
Seven major automakers announced a plan on Wednesday to nearly double the number of fast chargers in the United States in an effort to address one of the main reasons that people hesitate to buy electric cars. The carmakers — BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group and Stellantis — will initially invest… Continue reading G.M. and Other Automakers Will Build 30,000 Electric Vehicle Chargers
A Times Energy Reporter Hunts for Power Sources
“The truck is the battery,” John Reigard said, a hint of pride in his voice. The family purchased the F-150 Lightning just over a year ago, and they have lost power several times since: at Christmastime, after family members had arrived for the holidays; during a late winter storm in March; and on a summer… Continue reading A Times Energy Reporter Hunts for Power Sources
G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Rollout Delayed by Slow Battery Production
General Motors is investing tens of billions of dollars to produce new electric vehicles and, it hopes, catch up to Tesla. But those ambitious goals appear distant. This year, the company is struggling to produce a new electric car battery pack meant for the electric vehicles it plans to introduce over several years. On Tuesday,… Continue reading G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Rollout Delayed by Slow Battery Production
Reeves Callaway, Maker of Really, Really Fast Cars, Dies at 75
Reeves Callaway, who started out driving fast cars and then focused on creating them, including one that set a speed record of 254.76 miles per hour in 1988, died on July 11 at his home in Newport Beach, Calif. He was 75. His company, Callaway Cars, said the cause was injuries from a fall. Mr.… Continue reading Reeves Callaway, Maker of Really, Really Fast Cars, Dies at 75
Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor
A licensing agreement between Ford Motor and a major Chinese battery maker is facing scrutiny by Republican lawmakers, who say it could make an American automaker reliant on a company with links to forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region. In a letter sent to Ford on Thursday, the chairs of the House Select Committee on… Continue reading Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor
ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2023
Passenger traffic increased year-on-year by 5.9% in Mexico and 23.2% in Puerto Rico and decreased 13.0% in Colombia MEXICO CITY, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR), ASUR, a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S. and Colombia, today announced that passenger traffic… Continue reading ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2023
Europa Wire: Continental Unveils Conti CityPlus Tire for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and UltraContact NXT, the Most Sustainable Series Tire000758
Continental Unveils Conti CityPlus Tire for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and UltraContact NXT, the Most Sustainable Series Tire (IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced its new tire concept, Conti CityPlus, at IAA Mobility in Munich, featuring state-of-the-art technology that enhances tire energy efficiency by up to 10 percent. This innovation contributes to reduced CO2 emissions from combustion… Continue reading Europa Wire: Continental Unveils Conti CityPlus Tire for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and UltraContact NXT, the Most Sustainable Series Tire000758
Europa Wire: Continental and Google Cloud Partner to Integrate Generative AI into Vehicle Computers for Enhanced Driver Interaction000757
Continental and Google Cloud Partner to Integrate Generative AI into Vehicle Computers for Enhanced Driver Interaction (IN BRIEF) Continental has partnered with Google Cloud to integrate generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities into vehicle computers, enabling an intuitive and natural interaction between drivers and their cars. This collaboration represents Continental’s effort to bring AI to the… Continue reading Europa Wire: Continental and Google Cloud Partner to Integrate Generative AI into Vehicle Computers for Enhanced Driver Interaction000757