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@Tata: Tata Motors inaugurates Advance Power Systems Engineering Tech Center in Pune

13 November, 2019 Tata Motors inaugurated the world-class ‘Advance Power Systems Engineering Tech Center’ in Pune. The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors Ltd. along with Prof. Helmut List, Chairman and CEO, AVL List GMBH and Dr. Rajeev Gautam – President, Horiba India and Tata Motors senior management.… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Motors inaugurates Advance Power Systems Engineering Tech Center in Pune

@Tata: Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 89,108 in October 2019

12 November, 2019 The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in October 2019, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 89,108 nos., lower by 19%, as compared to October 2019. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in October 2019 were at 28,478 nos., lower by 36%, over October 2018. Global wholesales… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 89,108 in October 2019

“One Day I’m Buying One.” —Toyota Camry Driver After Channeling Tesla Model 3’s Torque (Video)

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Published on November 17th, 2019 |

by Cynthia Shahan

“One Day I’m Buying One.” —Toyota Camry Driver After Channeling Tesla Model 3’s Torque (Video)

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November 17th, 2019 by Cynthia Shahan

I love the smile on this man’s face. He is simply delighted due to his Model 3’s consummate acceleration/performance.

Nick Phan smiled as he noticed a Toyota Camry challenge his Model 3 while moving stoplight to stoplight. He smiled some more and then applied that easy touch that provides the utmost amount of torque — instantly. Phan whizzed ahead. The Toyota owner stopped by his side, eventually. They both laughed and exchanged their mutual validation of the Model 3’s easy performance.

Phan used his rear dashcam feed in the video to help capture how far the Camry was left behind as he encouraged his Tesla’s intense, smooth, forceful instant movement. The Toyota owner shared that he was delighted as well with the Tesla’s performance and said agreeably, “One day I’m buying one.”

His passenger laughed, as he emphasized and repeated, “One day I’m buying one!”

What a way to start or end the day. No conflict. Simply performance.

As Iqtidar Ali from X Auto pointed out: “The superb performance of the car, the superior acceleration of the Model 3 over the ICE Camry instantly diminishes all the false beliefs about electric cars. If anyone argues in favor of the deprecated ICE cars, show them the above video and share the reactions in the comments section below.”

Cleaner air is my issue. Yet who can not enjoy the smile of this man. Apparently, performance affects the heart positively. That is as valuable as environmental wellness sometimes. The more joy of performance, the wider the scope of the transition to these innovative, safe, and technically superb vehicles.

I venture to guess the Camry driver will come to enjoy his choice of Tesla at some point.

Related: Tesla Model 3 vs. Toyota Camry — 5 Year Cost of Ownership Comparisons
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Details About Tesla Gigafactory 4 Emerge In German Press

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Published on November 18th, 2019 |

by Steve Hanley

Details About Tesla Gigafactory 4 Emerge In German Press

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November 18th, 2019 by Steve Hanley

Over the weekend, details about the new Tesla Gigafactory 4 near Berlin began to emerge. According to Deutsche Welle, the new factory, which will also manufacture battery packs, will be located in the town of Grünheide in the German state of Brandenburg. It says the total investment in the factory will come to about $4.4 billion — about double what the new factory in China cost. The project will be eligible for up to $330 million in subsidies if they are approved by the European Union.

Construction is expected to begin in early 2020 — about a year after Gigafactory 3 in China began — and the first cars should be rolling off the assembly line in 2021, reports Bloomberg. The first cars built in China emerged just 10 months after construction of the factory began. In its most recent earnings letter, Tesla said it expected the first German-built cars to be on the road in 2021, but there’s a good chance Elon Musk has other plans.

The Brandenburg state government is delighted to have Tesla build its new factory there. It expects Gigafactory 4 to provide 3,000 new jobs initially, and as many as 8,000 in later years as it expands. Deutsche Welle says the first production line will be devoted to building the Model Y crossover/SUV, with an annual production goal of 150,000 vehicles. How many production lines will ultimately be in operation there or when production of the Model 3 sedan will begin is not known at this time. Brandenburg is a renewable energy leader in Germany, with many wind turbines dotting its landscape, something that was likely a factor in Tesla’s decision to build its newest factory there.

Carsten Brönstrup, a spokesperson for UVB, an association that represents the interests of a large number of companies in Berlin and Brandenburg, tells Deutsche Welle Tesla’s announcement was a big thing. “It’s magnificent; it’s like Christmas coming early for our region. The region is not particularly known for its strong industry, so getting a Gigafactory will push future-oriented technologies such as battery production and autonomous driving.”

We have been dizzy lately with the pace of Volkswagen’s push into electric cars, but the decision by Tesla to build its next factory in Germany has really set the fox among the chickens. The electric car revolution is about to reach critical mass and will overwhelm the deniers, doomsayers, and detractors soon, leaving them floundering in its wake.

The Brandenburg state government told news agency DPA that at least 3,000 people could be employed at the factory, and that the number of employees could rise up to 8,000 after an expansion.

Construction on the massive project is slated to begin in the first three months of 2020, with the plant expected to be up and running by the end of 2021.
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Media Covers Velodyne’s Alpha Prime Launch

November 18, 2019 Velodyne launched Alpha Prime™, the most advanced lidar sensor on the market. An article by The Robot Report noted Alpha Prime “is designed for more precise mapping and to help autonomous vehicles safely navigate in unfamiliar and dynamic settings.” The article quotes Oliver Cameron, co-founder and CEO of Voyage Auto commenting on… Continue reading Media Covers Velodyne’s Alpha Prime Launch

LEDinside Interviews Velodyne Lidar COO Rick Tewell

November 18, 2019 Velodyne Lidar provides smart, powerful lidar solutions for ADAS and autonomy. Rick Tewell, COOVelodyne Lidar Yining Chen of LEDinside wrote a story based on an interview with Velodyne COO Rick Tewell and noted the company’s “lidar system ushers in a new and incredible era of advanced 3D imaging technology in autonomous vehicles.”… Continue reading LEDinside Interviews Velodyne Lidar COO Rick Tewell

Video Predicts Blockbuster Tesla Cybertruck But Misses Crucial Point

Reliability is key in the pickup truck market and Tesla, unfortunately, still lacks it. One lesson journalism gives us is that you cannot report things as you wanted them to be. You have to report them as they are. Especially if you intend to foresee something based on that information. That is especially evident in… Continue reading Video Predicts Blockbuster Tesla Cybertruck But Misses Crucial Point

Volkswagen ID.3 To Be 40% Cheaper To Build Than e-Golf

Volkswagen invested a lot to produce electric cars cheaper than ever before. Volkswagen expects that the new MEB-based ID.3 will be significantly less expensive to manufacture than the outgoing e-Golf, which might be a key to success. CEO Herbert Diess revealed that ID.3 will be 40% cheaper to build than e-Golf! That’s enough to make it… Continue reading Volkswagen ID.3 To Be 40% Cheaper To Build Than e-Golf

Lyft: Lyft Is Your Ticket to Fresh Powder

Whether you’re ready to hit the bowls or the bunny slopes, we’ll get you and your gear to the mountain smoothly with Ski Rack mode. When you request a ride with Ski Rack mode, you’ll be picked up in a car that’s fully equipped to handle your skis and snowboards — so you can focus… Continue reading Lyft: Lyft Is Your Ticket to Fresh Powder

Lyft: Improving Our Interview Experience with Byteboard

At Lyft, our mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. To deliver on our mission, we need to attract the best, most diverse talent pool that represents the breadth of the communities we serve. This year, our University Programs Team partnered with Byteboard, an identity-blind technical interview platform that assesses for… Continue reading Lyft: Improving Our Interview Experience with Byteboard