Category: Automotive

Nissan to cut China auto output over 3 months as demand slows – source – Reuters

TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co plans to cut vehicle production in China by 30,000 units in the coming months, a person briefed on the matter told Reuters, as global automakers grapple with falling demand in the world’s biggest car market. After Ford Motor Co and Hyundai Motor Co, Nissan becomes the latest… Continue reading Nissan to cut China auto output over 3 months as demand slows – source – Reuters

‘Grounds for optimism’ over Brexit deal – Clark – Hermann Herald

It comes as leading Conservative Brexiteers urge in favour of a Canada-style agreement. Theresa May said her proposals, which , remain the only viable option for an exit agreement. Mr Clark told Radio that “of course we want a deal”, adding that there “are grounds for optimism that we can can reach an agreement”. 0:22… Continue reading ‘Grounds for optimism’ over Brexit deal – Clark – Hermann Herald

A year’s worth of Porsche Taycans are already reserved, mostly by Tesla owners

Porsche’s first all-electric sports car might be the most hotly anticipated vehicle of 2019. Even Tesla owners are hooked. In a recent interview with CNET, Porsche North America president and CEO Klaus Zellmer said if everyone who has placed a deposit to pre-order the car actually buys it, the Taycan will be sold out in its… Continue reading A year’s worth of Porsche Taycans are already reserved, mostly by Tesla owners

Australian Autonomous Train Is The “World’s Largest Robot”

Robot Train Mining corporation Rio Tinto says that an autonomous rail system called AutoHaul that it’s been developing in the remote Pilbara region of Australia for several years is now entirely operational — an accomplishment the company says makes the system the “world’s largest robot.” “It’s been a challenging journey to automate a rail network… Continue reading Australian Autonomous Train Is The “World’s Largest Robot”

How drone forensics can reveal pilot identity

Researchers take apart drones to find data for investigations. (Image: VTO Labs) VTO Labs Drones can be used for good, but it depends on who’s flying them. The recent drama at London’s Gatwick Airport is a real-life example of how even an amateur drone pilot can disrupt major infrastructure. Now that suspects have been arrested… Continue reading How drone forensics can reveal pilot identity

VW and UK grocery chain Tesco to deploy 2,400 EV chargers

Over the next three years, VW will partner with grocery store chain Tesco to deploy 2,400 EV charging bays across 600 stores in the UK. Charging network operator Pod Point will manufacture the equipment and install the charging bays in Tesco Extra and Superstore parking lots across the country. Customers will be able to use… Continue reading VW and UK grocery chain Tesco to deploy 2,400 EV chargers

Tesla names Oracle founder Larry Ellison to board as part of SEC settlement (TSLA)

Tesla said in a filing on Friday that it had named two new directors to its board, the Oracle founder Larry Ellison and the Walgreens executive Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, fulfilling the another of its promises from a $20 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in September. In early November, Tesla announced that Robyn Denholm… Continue reading Tesla names Oracle founder Larry Ellison to board as part of SEC settlement (TSLA)