The reason it was even conceivable for Dyson Ltd. to make an electric car may also have been why its project was doomed to fail: They’re simply too easy to make. The British company, best known for its expensive vacuum cleaners, has now abandoned its $2.5 billion plan to branch out and take on the… Continue reading Why James Dyson couldn’t keep his electric car dream alive – Automotive News
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Acting UAW head to examine ‘every inch’ of union in scandal’s wake
DETROIT (Reuters) – The acting head of the United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday that he will examine every department of the union in response to a spreading federal corruption probe that has damaged the union’s standing during contract talks with Detroit’s automakers. United Auto Workers (UAW) acting president Rory Gamble speaks to Reuters… Continue reading Acting UAW head to examine ‘every inch’ of union in scandal’s wake
Elon Musk will reveal Tesla’s ‘Cybertruck’ all-electric pickup on Nov. 21
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the company will unveil its all-electric “cybertruck” November 21 in Los Angeles near the serial entrepreneur’s other company, SpaceX. The date just so happens to coincide with the LA Auto Show. However, this is a Tesla event and not associated with the auto show in downtown Los Angeles.… Continue reading Elon Musk will reveal Tesla’s ‘Cybertruck’ all-electric pickup on Nov. 21
The first hires are the hardest
Tim Hsia & Neil Devani Contributor More posts by this contributor Getting press for your startup: the true role of communications ‘The Operators’: Finance in startups with Duda CFO Stephanie Hsiung and Zeus Living’s Head of Finance Mark Kang Welcome to this edition of The Operators, a recurring Extra Crunch column, podcast and YouTube show that… Continue reading The first hires are the hardest
Tesla Cybertruck pickup: What to expect — podcast
The Tesla Cybertruck pickup has an official release date now, and we take a look at what to expect on November 21 at the unveiling in this special episode of the Electrek Podcast. Support our show! https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/Electrek-11-06-2019.mp3 It’s likely one of the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year. Pickup trucks represent a massive segment… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck pickup: What to expect — podcast
Elon Musk: Tesla will increase Model S/X battery pack capacity with new Plaid mode version
Elon Musk confirmed Tesla will release a new biggest battery pack capacity for Model S and Model X with the new Plaid mode version coming next year. Tesla doesn’t have the habit of announcing new performance upgrades to its vehicles ahead of time in order to protect sales, but it has been doing it for… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla will increase Model S/X battery pack capacity with new Plaid mode version
Tesla ‘Cybertruck’ pickup gets unveil date: Nov 21 in LA
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is going to unveil the ‘Cybertruck’ on November 21 in Los Angeles “near SpaceX’s rocket factory.” The CEO has been teasing Tesla’s electric pickup truck concept for the last year. It was first supposed to be unveiled this summer, but it was pushed to the fourth quarter. Musk hinted that… Continue reading Tesla ‘Cybertruck’ pickup gets unveil date: Nov 21 in LA
Now, Next, and Future: Sameer Kshirsagar
A profile series that introduces our team and showcases what we’re working on. My name is Sameer Kshirsagar and I’m the Head of Supply Chain and Business Operations here at Uber Advanced Technologies Group (ATG). I started my career by spending a lot of time in school, earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia… Continue reading Now, Next, and Future: Sameer Kshirsagar
U.S. DoJ demands Ford Focus, Fiesta documentsL Detroit Free Press
FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice has demanded documents related to the transmission used in about 2 million of Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) Fiesta and Focus vehicles sold throughout this decade, the Detroit… Continue reading U.S. DoJ demands Ford Focus, Fiesta documentsL Detroit Free Press
Elon Musk wants to present “Tesla’s best product”: Model Blade Runner – Tesla announces “Cybertruck”
DPA Scene from remake “Blade Runner 2049” It should become “our best product ever”. So had Elon Musk at the presentation of the recent business figures a project called “Cybertruck” advertised, an electric pickup reportedly. Now the Tesla boss gives speculation new food. The car will be showcased on November 21, just before the start… Continue reading Elon Musk wants to present “Tesla’s best product”: Model Blade Runner – Tesla announces “Cybertruck”