An Apple legend and ex-Tesla exec says he is ‘sad how little progress’ Autopilot has made (TSLA)

Chris Lattner, a former Apple developer, spent nearly six months leading Tesla‘s Autopilot software team in 2017. He left the company last June.  On Friday, Lattner criticized the software’s current state on Twitter. He said he was “sad” at the lack of progress he has perceived since he left the company. The Autopilot feature gives Tesla… Continue reading An Apple legend and ex-Tesla exec says he is ‘sad how little progress’ Autopilot has made (TSLA)

BMW C Evolution squeezes EV technology into a scooter

While new companies like Zero and Gogoro are establishing themselves as first-rate two-wheeled vehicle builders, the Hondas and Yamahas of the world have taken a more cautious approach to the market. BMW, on the other hand, launched its own electric scooter way back in 2014. Sadly it was only available in Europe — until now.… Continue reading BMW C Evolution squeezes EV technology into a scooter

Plug-in electric car sales fall in Jan after year-end surge (update)

While 2017 saw higher U.S. sales of plug-in electric cars than any previous year, expectations for 2018 sales are running even higher. The Chevrolet Bolt EV will be available in all 50 states for a full year, the new 2018 Nissan Leaf with a 151-mile range is now on sale, and of course the Tesla… Continue reading Plug-in electric car sales fall in Jan after year-end surge (update)

New CLS line starts at Sindelfingen

Site manager of the Sindelfingen plant Michael Bauer (left) and Ergun Lümali, chairman of the Sindelfingen Works Council (right) Germany – Mercedes-Benz has started production of its latest CLS model at the Sindelfingen plant. The CLS will share the same assembly line as the E-Class sedan and T-models, with the AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ also… Continue reading New CLS line starts at Sindelfingen