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Tata Motors raises up to Rs 500 cr via issue of securities

The company is desirous of offering the rated, listed, unsecured, redeemable, NCDs aggregating to Rs 500 crore comprising three tranches and in this regard is holding a meeting of its duly constituted committee of the board on November 14, 2019 New Delhi: Tata Motors on Monday said a committee of the company’s board will meet… Continue reading Tata Motors raises up to Rs 500 cr via issue of securities

Rolling Coal Is A Stupid Stunt — And Dangerous

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Published on November 11th, 2019 |

by Johnna Crider

Rolling Coal Is A Stupid Stunt — And Dangerous

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November 11th, 2019 by Johnna Crider

Doing stupid stunts while driving can endanger not only yourself but others around you. I am talking about the wanna-be bad boy (or girl, even) who was driving the pickup truck in a video posted by Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley.

The driver of this truck was driving very aggressively and intentionally coal rolling the owner of a Tesla while on a highway traveling at high speeds. The owner of the Tesla tries to get away, but the truck driver just cuts in front of the Tesla to do it again.

The Tesla’s cameras captured video of the incident, but you can’t really get the plate numbers from that.

In the video, the truck cuts in front of the Tesla and rolls the coal. What this term means is that the driver of the truck intentionally makes the smoke belch from the exhaust into the “face” of the driver behind him. This is considered not only an insult but can also be seen as a direct attack upon the driver behind them.

This is dangerous. As you can see in the video, for a moment, the smoke actually fills up the view and you can’t see anything. Do I need to emphasize how dangerous this could be, especially driving on a highway? Choosing to intentionally do stupid things like this could get you or others killed.

To those who feel the need to coal roll or show off your hatred for a total stranger, perhaps you should think twice. Ask yourself if it’s legal or at least ethical? What’s the point you’re trying to make here? Do you hate Tesla? Why do you hate Tesla? What did this Tesla driver to you to warrant your attack on them? Yes, visually impairing someone while they are driving is an attack. Driving recklessly and spewing smoke in the faces of others intentionally so they can not see is akin to someone attacking you on the streets. How would you feel if you caused an accident that actually took the lives of innocent people?

In an article published by Bicycling, a cyclist shares his experience of someone coal rolling him. “You pretty much get a blast of heat and a blast of black smoke in your face. Unfortunately, you just have to ride through it. It’s frustrating,” Conti told Bicycling.

To be honest, I have been coal rolled on also. I just didn’t know what it was at the time. I don’t think the attack was aimed at me, because the vehicles were honking at one another. I don’t have a car, so I walk, take the bus, or take Uber. Sometimes, these trucks will drive by and the next thing I know I am surrounded in this stuff. I have asthma, so I literally have to hold my breath and not breathe as I walk through it.
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Johnna Crider Johnna Crider is a Baton Rouge artist, gem and mineral collector, and Tesla shareholder who believes in Elon Musk and Tesla. Elon Musk advised her in 2018 to “Believe in Good.”

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Ford Mustang GT Burned By Tesla Model 3 SR+ (Video)

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Published on November 12th, 2019 |

by Cynthia Shahan

Ford Mustang GT Burned By Tesla Model 3 SR+ (Video)

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November 12th, 2019 by Cynthia Shahan

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Due to instant torque, the ease of moving in front of another driver for a needed lane change is one of the strengths of an electric car. I’ve left many gas cars far behind simply to ensure I move over to the next lane safely ahead of a stream of traffic.

Others take it a step further. A street challenge between cars is an example of that. In the following clip, a Ford Mustang GT owner challenged a Tesla Model 3 owner to a straight-line run. Looking at the specs, comparisons, one could easily think GT Mustang would be the winner. Looking at the paper specs does not tell the story here, though. Via X Auto, here’s a specs comparison:

Perhaps the most surprising thing when watching the video is that it’s a Model 3 Standard Range Plus (the base version on Tesla’s website), not the Model 3 Performance. X Auto model comparisons lead one to believe the Mustang GT would be the easy winner. The specs of the Mustang GT show a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) compared to Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus’s 140 mph (225 km/h). More importantly, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus shows a 0–60 mph time of 5.3 secs compared to the Mustang GT’s 4.2 secs (according to a Motor Trend test).

No doubt, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus triumphs against the Ford Mustang GT Coupe due to its instant torque. Other model details may be at play, too — we don’t have enough information to know.

The starting price (MSRP) of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus ($ 39,490) is nearly the same as the Ford Mustang GT Coupe’s ($40,450). Both are rear-wheel drive cars.

Iqtidar Ali rightly notes, “the other major difference? CO2 Emissions! The Mustang GT emits an estimated 9.8 tons of CO2 / year per car, that’s freaking horrible.”

Yes, as Iqtidarpoints out in his article, there are many ways people come to choose Tesla. The races can be a factor in bringing Tesla awareness to those who are gearheads and not environmentalists. Others may be researching the USA’s safest car, the car with the best autonomous driving tech, or the car with the most Easter eggs. Choosing electric vehicles due to their indisputable driving performance and pleasure is certainly a top reason for Tesla’s market success, though.

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6 killer apps for autonomous cars

From the time businesses started buying Apple II computers just to run VisiCalc, the power of the “killer app” has been undeniable. While mostly homogenized app ecosystems and largely browser-based activities like social media have dulled the concept of the killer app outside of console-exclusive video games, autonomous vehicles open a new market where the… Continue reading 6 killer apps for autonomous cars

Google Is Slurping Up Health Data—and It Looks Totally Legal

Last week, when Google gobbled up Fitbit in a $2.1 billion acquisition, the talk was mostly about what the company would do with all that wrist-jingling and power-walking data. It’s no secret that Google’s parent Alphabet—along with fellow giants Apple and Facebook—is on an aggressive hunt for health data. But it turns out there’s a… Continue reading Google Is Slurping Up Health Data—and It Looks Totally Legal

The Uber CEO’s Mistaken Notion of What a Mistake Is

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Fendt Expands Engineering Collaboration with Dana Incorporated through Joint Development of Axles for New Fendt 900 Vario Series Tractors

HANNOVER, Germany, Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the expansion of a joint engineering agreement with Fendt, a worldwide brand of AGCO. Over the past three years, the companies have co-developed advanced Spicer® 980 independent suspended axles for the new Fendt 900 Vario series of large tractors. Ranging from 296 to… Continue reading Fendt Expands Engineering Collaboration with Dana Incorporated through Joint Development of Axles for New Fendt 900 Vario Series Tractors

Dana Expands Lineup for Agriculture Equipment with New Spicer® Electrified™ e-Axles and e-Gearboxes for Telehandlers

HANNOVER, Germany, Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today unveiled new e-Mobility technologies that improve the performance of drive and work functions for field sprayers and telehandlers used in agriculture. At the Agritechnica 2019 trade show, Dana is showcasing drive systems for telehandlers and field sprayers to illustrate the company’s modular approach for… Continue reading Dana Expands Lineup for Agriculture Equipment with New Spicer® Electrified™ e-Axles and e-Gearboxes for Telehandlers

Press: New Customer for Chassis Module Technology: ZF Opens First Plant in Vietnam

ZF breaks ground in one of the fastest growing automotive markets in Southeast Asia New customer for ZF’s chassis technology division Local for local: Hai Phong plant produces chassis modules for Vietnamese automotive manufacturer Inauguration with high-ranking representatives of business, industry and government Hai Phong, Vietnam. ZF celebrates the official opening of its first plant… Continue reading Press: New Customer for Chassis Module Technology: ZF Opens First Plant in Vietnam