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VW Teams With Chinese Partners for $18 Billion Technology Push – Bloomberg

VW Teams With Chinese Partners for $18 Billion Technology Push Bloomberg Volkswagen AG’s world-leading development budget is shifting into overdrive, bolstered by spending at its Chinese joint ventures as the German carmaker … Go to Source

Ford Launches Leaner Explorer SUV After First Redesign in a Decade – Bloomberg

Ford Launches Leaner Explorer SUV After First Redesign in a Decade Bloomberg Ford Motor Co., losing ground in the sport utility vehicle business it helped pioneer, is rolling out the first redesign of its bread-and-butter Explorer since … Go to Source

Tesla Model 3 Range Updates — #NewsQuickie

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Published on January 10th, 2019 |

by Zachary Shahan

Tesla Model 3 Range Updates — #NewsQuickie

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January 10th, 2019 by Zachary Shahan

There have been a couple of recent announcements regarding Tesla Model 3 range ratings. Not being groundbreaking news, we never covered the updates, but now is the time. So say the rulers of the Internet.

The Tesla Model 3 Mid Range received an EPA rating of 260 miles (combined). But then Elon Musk came out and tweeted that the rating is actually 264 miles — the 260 estimate was off. (Note: The Department of Energy’s Fuel Economy site still shows 260 miles.) The Tesla Model 3 Long Range, as a reminder, has a range rating of 310 miles.

Aside from range, the EPA also provided efficiency ratings: 123 MPGe combined, 128 MPGe in the city, and 117 MPGe on the highway. That’s slightly better than the Model 3 Long Range, which scores 116 MPGe, 120 MPGe, and 112 MPGe, respectively.

All version of the Model 3 are estimated to save you $3,500 over the course of 5 years compared to buying an average new vehicle. Of course, such calculations are based on various assumptions — gas prices, where you charge and what the cost of charging is for you, and how many miles you’ll drive, for example. You can personalize the estimates on the DOE’s website.

The other range update regarding the Model 3 is that the Long Range trim got a WLTP rating in Europe. Overly enthusiastic as always, the rating there is 544 km (338 miles).

And now, you can’t actually drive further in Europe. In fact, it’s quite a bit colder in Europe, and everyone with an EV knows a cold winter will eat into your range.

In case you missed the news in the past year, you can go to the Tesla website and order a Tesla Model 3 Long Range (with all-wheel drive) or Mid Range (with rear-wheel drive) at any time and receive your car in fairly short order.

If you do and you want a the benefits that come from using a referral, feel free to use my referral code — http://ts.la/tomasz7234.

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Zach has long-term investments in TSLA, FSLR, SPWR, SEDG, & ABB — after years of covering solar and EVs, he simply has a lot of faith in these particular companies and feels like they are good cleantech companies to invest in. But he offers no professional investment advice and would rather not be responsible for you losing money, so don't jump to conclusions.

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Tesla Clinic Accused Of Denying Injured Workers Medical Care To Hide True Injury Count

Yesterday, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting published an exposé about work conditions at the Tesla auto factory. In the piece, “Inside Tesla’s factory, a medical clinic designed to ignore injured workers,” many accounts of fraudulent reporting and blatant mishandling of medical injuries are detailed.

“The on-site medical clinic serving some 10,000 employees at Tesla Inc.’s California assembly plant has failed to properly care for seriously hurt workers, an investigation by Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting has found.

“The clinic’s practices are unsafe and unethical, five former clinic employees said.

“But denying medical care and work restrictions to injured workers is good for one thing: making real injuries disappear.”

“‘The goal of the clinic was to keep as many patients off of the books as possible,’ said Anna Watson, a physician assistant who worked at Tesla’s medical clinic for three weeks in August.”

Watson recounts incidents of workers being sent to the hospital for emergencies in a Lyft rather than an ambulance because ambulance calls would have to be reported. Once such occasion was when a worker severed the tip of his finger.

On a separate occasion, Stephon Nelson was putting caulk inside the trunk of a Model X when the unthinkable happened. Something was dislodged and the hatchback came crashing down on Nelson’s back. Besides the extreme pain, Nelson was unable to walk or even sit. Deep bruises were an immediate and visible testament to his underlying injury. The Tesla doctor denied an ambulance request and sent him to the hospital in a Lyft.

Typically, 911 logs are public records. And first responders are required to report to California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Lyft drivers have no such requirement. This is just one of the ways Tesla is accused of intentionally hiding injuries.

Even getting the Lyft is not a straightforward process. The piece says that an injured person lying on the assembly line would have to wait 10 to 15 minutes for medical personnel to get there. Once arrived, they would have to contact the doctor. Finally, it could take hours just to get the code for the Tesla Lyft account.

Watson speaks of a policy to send injured workers back to work without any type of work modification regardless of the complaint. Those complaints could include burns, lacerations, sprains, and the like. She even had to send a person back to work who appeared to have a broken ankle.

These are not isolated incidents. The report is quite long and detailed. It paints a picture of systematic abuse in the service of hiding facts about injuries. Tesla denies all claims.

Exhibition Outline of Tokyo Auto Salon 2019

January 11, 2019

Exhibition Outline of Tokyo Auto Salon 2019

Showcasing the STI-tuned “e-BOXER” Forester concept model

Tokyo, January 11, 2019 – Subaru Corporation, together with Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI)* , exhibits at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019, to be held from January 11th through 13th, 2019 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba prefecture, Japan.

Subaru is showcasing “Forester Advance Sport Concept” and “Impreza STI Sport Concept”, both created in collaboration between Subaru and STI, along with “Levorg STI Performance” and “WRX STI Rally Concept” both equipped with a series of STI performance parts which bring more driving fun and better stability for the cars.

As for racing cars, the class winning “WRX STI NBR Challenge 2018” for 24 Hours Nürburgring endurance race and the “Subaru BRZ GT300 2018” for Super GT race are exhibited.

*: STI: Located in Mitaka, Tokyo, the company manages motorsport activities of Subaru.

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◆　Forester Advance Sport Concept / Impreza STI Sport Concept
Forester Advance Sport Concept is an STI tuned concept model based on Japanese spec Forester Advance, which is powered by “e-BOXER”, a power unit utilizing Subaru’s signature BOXER engine and an electric motor in Lineartronic. The model wears “Fighter Gray” exterior color exclusive to this model and 19-inch alloy wheels. An addition of monobloc opposed 6-pot Brembo front brake calipers gives high performance feel to the vehicle.
Impreza STI Sport Concept, based on Impreza 2.0i-S EyeSight, has received a treatment with exclusive parts both inside and outside the vehicle. In addtion, bordeaux red color interior gives premium feel to the car.

◆　Levorg STI Performance / WRX STI Rally Concept
Levorg STI Performance received special treatment with STI performance parts which have been developed through various racing and testing activities by STI. STI showcases its performance parts, such as Flexible Tower Bar, Flexible Draw Stiffener and aero parts, which makes the car more controllable at driver’s will.
Based on WRX STI Type S, WRX STI Rally Concept got exclusive parts such as gold colored 19-inch BBS wheels and RECARO seats and it evokes legendary Subaru rally cars.

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Tesla Sales … Tesla in 2018 … Electric Flood in Europe — #CleanTechnica Top 20

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Published on January 5th, 2019 |

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Tesla Sales … Tesla in 2018 … Electric Flood in Europe — #CleanTechnica Top 20

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The top stories of the past week here on CleanTechnica again showed abundant reader love for Tesla stories. 8 of the stories in the top 10 were about Tesla. The other two were about electric vehicle sales in Europe (which included sales of Teslas, of course) and 4 new long-range electric cars coming to the US in 2019. The Tesla stories cover everything from Tesla sales to Tesla jobs to Tesla Model 3 production to … Tesla sales.

In the second half of the top 20, we had 3 solar stories, a story about the never-ending hydrogen scam, a piece about Google becoming an ally of EV drivers, and a couple of CleanTechnica top stories lists. (Ironically, our top 55 list for all of 2018 didn’t make the cut.)

Read on to see the details, and read the stories! Also, don’t forget to share the love and tweet/share/publish your own favorite pieces!

Tesla Completely SOLD OUT (Almost)
2018 Was A Giant, Awesome Year For Tesla — Because Elon Musk
Let The Fully Electric Flood Begin! — #Europe EV Sales Report
This Hypnotic Tesla Model X ASMR Video Has 2½ Million Views
4 New Electric Cars With Long Range Coming To US Showrooms In 2019
Tesla Crushes Records, Wall Street Expects More — Miracles?
Former Tesla Employees Launch 1st Used Electric Car Retailer
Tesla = Hottest Place To Work For Young Job Seekers
40 Steps & 90 Minutes To Produce Tesla Model 3
10 Reasons To Not Buy A Tesla (JK) … 23 Nasty Tesla Charts … Supercharger-Blocking Jackasses — #CleanTechnica Top 20
Google Maps Now Features EV Charging Stations #NewsQuickie
Futurist Drives Tesla Model X … & His View Of The Future Changes
10 Reasons To Not Buy A Tesla … Even Though Everyone’s Buying A Tesla — #CleanTechnica Top 30 in December
Should I Buy A Tesla In The Year-End Rush?
The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Scam — From George W. Bush & “The Big 3” To Toyota, Honda, & Japan
Powerhouse 3.0 Solar Shingles Head To The Roof
Most Utility-Scale, Fixed-Tilt Solar Photovoltaic Systems Are Tilted 20 Degrees To 30 Degrees
The US Department Of Energy Roots For Floating Solar Panels. Do You?
How I Give A Tesla Model 3 Test Ride (As Often As Possible)
Tesla News: That Red Tesla Semi, Leasing In China, & Supercharger Expansion

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LADA achieved exceptional success in 2018 sales

In total, 360,204 LADA cars were sold in Russia in 2018. This is 16% more than a year earlier, and, according to the Company`s own assessment, ahead of the entire market growth. The LADA brand is the undisputed leader of the Russian market.
In December 2018, 35,407 LADA cars were sold, which exceeds last year`s figures by 8.7%, and is the best result of monthly sales for the past 4 years.
Four LADA models are in the TOP10 sales list in Russia. The rating is headed by LADA Vesta family with a result of 108,364 cars, including 43,282 LADA Vesta SW and LADA Vesta SW Cross. This is 40% higher than last year. The second place of the rating is occupied by LADA Granta with 106,325 cars sold (+13% to 2017). LADA Largus passenger cars and light commercial vehicles made 53,691 cars sold. LADA XRAY family sales amounted to 34,807 units.
In 2018, 35% of the LADA cars was purchased using Brand’s loan program – LADA Finance. LADA Leasing, the Company`s own financial leasing program launched in 2018 for corporate clients, was used is sales of almost 14,000 cars.
In 2018, LADA continued the active renewal of the dealer network, which is the largest in Russia – 288 sales and service centers. Over the past year, 16 new showrooms were opened, and 150 centers were 100% renewed to fully comply with the new standards of internal and external design.
After-sales service and spare parts business also showed positive dynamics. The growth of trade turnover was 7%.
In 2018, 38,052 LADA cars were sold in 34 countries which is 59% more in comparison with 2017. Particular success of the Brand was achieved in the markets of the CIS countries: Kazakhstan (LADA became the leader of the market), and Belarus (the second place in the market).
Jan Ptacek, Executive Vice President, sales and marketing, said: ''2018 was an exceptional year for LADA. According to the internal assessment of the company, we were able to achieve 20% market share, and the result of the LADA sales is the best in the last 7 years. We brought new models to the market and continued to work on the qualitative renewal of the dealer network. We have ambitious plans. In 2019, we will strive for new victories, opening up new horizons in the history of LADA».
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Hyundai Motor Group Unveils Innovative Electric Vehicle Charging and Automated Parking Systems Concept

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