The worlds of the fantasy writer N. K. Jemisin are as imaginative as they are intimate. In her Inheritance trilogy, the gods are real and walk the streets. Her Hugo Award-winning Broken Earth books feature a supercontinent called the Stillness that is anything but—the very land is a geologic time bomb, ravaged by earthquakes and… Continue reading For Fantasy Author N. K. Jemisin, World-Building Is a Lesson in Oppression
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Alibaba-backed EV startup XPeng says raises $400 million for growth
HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer XPeng, backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, said on Wednesday it has raised $400 million from investors including Xiaomi Corp to fund its growth. FILE PHOTO: A staff member of Xpeng Motors stands next to the charging station at company’s booth during the media day for… Continue reading Alibaba-backed EV startup XPeng says raises $400 million for growth
Chinese EV startup Xpeng Motors raises $400 million, takes on Xiaomi as strategic investor
Xpeng Motors, the Chinese electric vehicle startup backed by Alibaba and Foxconn, has raised a fresh injection of $400 million in capital and has taken on Xiaomi as a strategic investor, the company announced. The Series C includes an unidentified group of strategic and institutional investors. XPeng Motors Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, who also… Continue reading Chinese EV startup Xpeng Motors raises $400 million, takes on Xiaomi as strategic investor
FlixBus arrives in Northwest with $9.99 trip from Seattle to Portland — and plans for electric vehicles
A FlixBus with the Seattle skyline in the background. (FlixBus via Alabastro Photography) “Having a car is a thing of the past,” according to Pierre Gourdain, managing director of FlixBus USA, as the fast-growing, tech friendly bus service provider has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. FlixBus announced that it is partnering with MTR Western, the… Continue reading FlixBus arrives in Northwest with $9.99 trip from Seattle to Portland — and plans for electric vehicles
Official: Tesla Gigafactory 4 To Be Built In Germany (Berlin)
It will produce “batteries, powertrains and vehicles, starting with Model Y.” Elon Musk officially confirmed that Tesla’s new manufacturing plant in Europe, the Tesla Gigafactory 4, will be built in Germany. A more precise location at the moment is “in the Berlin area”, “Located near the new airport” (BER airport). It’s a surprise compared to previous… Continue reading Official: Tesla Gigafactory 4 To Be Built In Germany (Berlin)
Aspark’s electric Owl hypercar is finally ready to hatch after years of waiting – CNET
Boutique Japanese supercars are kind of a mixed bag. On the one hand, you get things like the Dome Zero, which was like a rad Japanese Lamborghini Countach. Still, on the other hand, you get stuff like the Mitsuoka Orochi, which is as close to an automotive styling crime against humanity as I’ve yet seen. One car… Continue reading Aspark’s electric Owl hypercar is finally ready to hatch after years of waiting – CNET
Jeep Wrangler finally has a diesel engine: Here’s what’s great about it
CLOSE V6 delivers plenty of rock-climbing torque; 30% increase if fuel economy expected Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press Auto Critic There’s never been a diesel-powered Jeep Wrangler before, but after 20 minutes behind the wheel of the new 2020 Wrangler EcoDiesel, it’s hard not to ask yourself, “What took ’em so long?” Developing 442 pound-feet… Continue reading Jeep Wrangler finally has a diesel engine: Here’s what’s great about it
UPDATE 3-Tesla to build first European plant in Berlin, Musk says
FILE PHOTO: SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 13, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Tuesday the electric car maker is going… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Tesla to build first European plant in Berlin, Musk says
TSX Accepts Notice of Intention to Make Normal Course Issuer Bid
AURORA, Ontario, Nov. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG, NYSE: MGA) today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) had accepted its Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the “Notice”). Pursuant to the Notice, Magna may purchase up to 30,283,500 Magna Common Shares (the “Bid”), representing approximately… Continue reading TSX Accepts Notice of Intention to Make Normal Course Issuer Bid
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Introduces XPANDER CROSS
TOKYO, Nov 12, 2019 – (JCN Newswire) – MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) today revealed an all-new crossover MPV – XPANDER CROSS – to join the XPANDER lineup. Inherited with MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ SUV DNA, the new model features more robust SUV exterior styling combined with the unique strengths from multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), and will be launched… Continue reading MITSUBISHI MOTORS Introduces XPANDER CROSS