Tesla The Observer Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus Some say the firm is already overvalued at $60bn. But its founder’s vision is now truly ambitious Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s forthcoming Roadster 2 sports car in California. Photograph: Reuters Racy valuations for loss-making businesses are nothing new to… Continue reading Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus
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Ford patent details system for autonomous police cars
This month, Ford was granted a patent for an autonomous police car. The car can work in cooperation with a human officer or by itself, and it can tell when a traffic law has been violated and act accordingly. These may be described as “autonomous police vehicles,” but I’m just going to say what we’re… Continue reading Ford patent details system for autonomous police cars
Ford files a patent for an autonomous police car
If the fourth season of Black Mirror didn’t throughly freak you out, buckle up! Ford has filed for a patent on an autonomous police car. While patent filings don’t always come to fruition, the mere fact that this idea is in development is mildly unnerving. The patent, first spotted by Motor1, describes an autonomous police… Continue reading Ford files a patent for an autonomous police car
CEO Jim Hackett pushing Ford team as investors watch with caution
Ford Motor Company President and CEO Jim Hackett speaks during the Ford presentation at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit January 14, 2018. (Photo: Maury/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Ford CEO Jim Hackett, eight months into his role, brings an unconventional approach to the auto industry, which leaves colleagues inspired and observers sometimes a bit confused. He has… Continue reading CEO Jim Hackett pushing Ford team as investors watch with caution
Monitoring of CO2 emissions from vans – Regulation 510/2011
European data Monitoring of CO2 emissions from vans – Data 2016 – Final [+] Show table definition (records: 1636740) Field name Field Definition Data type Primary key ID ID integer Yes MS Member state varchar(2) No MP Manufacturer pooling varchar(120) No Mh Manufacturer harmonised varchar(120) No MAN Manufacturer name OEM declaration varchar(120) No MMS… Continue reading Monitoring of CO2 emissions from vans – Regulation 510/2011
Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne Has Lessons for Ford CEO Jim Hackett
With retirement approaching, Sergio Marchionne seems determined to go out with a bang: the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV boss thinks operating profit will surpass that of Ford Motor Co. this year. On Thursday, Marchionne reminded analysts that’s a surprising turn of events. He’s right. It’s less than a decade since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection (Ford… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne Has Lessons for Ford CEO Jim Hackett
Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
Porsche AG will pursue a three-pronged strategy to diversify its lineup as the German manufacturer gears up for the rollout of its first all-electric sports car next year to tackle a fundamental industry shift toward battery-powered vehicles. “There will be a triad: plug-in hybrids, emotional sports cars with combustion engines and sporty electric vehicles,” Chief… Continue reading Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow
Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow – volkswagen-media-services.com Photo Group 26 January 2018 Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow Johann Jungwirth, Chief Digital Officer of Volkswagen Group introduced future mobilityconcept. Available assets LargeJPG (1.51 MB) Download for registered Users… Continue reading Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow
Tesla opens another giant 50-stall Supercharger station – largest in the world
The Supercharger network, Tesla’s network of fast-charging stations, has seen a record year for growth in 2017 despite not reaching the company’s target. It’s starting the new year in a big way with already 20 new stations and one of them is a new 50-Supercharger station – equal to the largest in the world. Home Solar… Continue reading Tesla opens another giant 50-stall Supercharger station – largest in the world
Bertrand Petipas, Audi: “WLTP will have a financial impact on fleets”
Bertrand Petipa, Head of Audi Sales, reports on the year 2017, unveils his ambitions for 2018 and gives his vision on major issues that shake the world of fleets, such as the rise of gasoline, hardening of the TVS or the implementation of the WLTP certification cycle. JA. What were Audi’s results on the fleet… Continue reading Bertrand Petipas, Audi: “WLTP will have a financial impact on fleets”