Tesla has found a loophole to get around New Mexico’s ban on direct car sales by launching their first store and service center on tribal land. New Mexico, like a few other states, still has laws prohibiting direct sales of electric vehicles to the public without going through third-party dealerships. These bans come from old… Continue reading Tesla finds loophole to New Mexico’s dumb ban by launching on tribal land
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German-Chinese startup Agile Robots raises $220m led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 …
German-Chinese startup Agile Robots said on Thursday that it had raised $220 million from investors led by the SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and would invest the proceeds in expanding its production and sales operations. The investment round valued Agile Robots, which has dual headquarters in Munich and Beijing, at more than $1 billion – adding… Continue reading German-Chinese startup Agile Robots raises $220m led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 …
Elon Musk: Next Full Self-Driving Beta “Will Blow Your Mind”
Did Tesla really do its homework this time? Blowing Minds According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the next beta version of the company’s Full Self-Driving beta (FSD) will “blow your mind.” The driver assistance feature — which doesn’t actually allow Tesla vehicles to fully drive themselves, as the name suggests, but does provide a growing degree… Continue reading Elon Musk: Next Full Self-Driving Beta “Will Blow Your Mind”
Apple has reportedly appointed wearable chief Kevin Lynch to lead its car division
Apple has reportedly appointed a new executive to lead the development of its secretive self-driving car division. According to Bloomberg, the company has tapped Kevin Lynch to oversee Project Titan following the departure of executive Doug Field, who left the iPhone maker for Ford earlier this week. The name may not be familiar, but if… Continue reading Apple has reportedly appointed wearable chief Kevin Lynch to lead its car division
GM extends Chevy Bolt EV production shutdown another two weeks
GM has extended a shutdown at its Orion Assembly Plant another two weeks due to a battery pack shortage related to the widespread Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV safety recall. GM said the extended downtime at the Orion plant will last through September 20. Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan has been shut down since… Continue reading GM extends Chevy Bolt EV production shutdown another two weeks
Audi RS e-tron GT review: Time to cancel your Taycan/Model S reservation? [Video]
Imagine for a second you’re in the market for a fast, luxury, four-seater electric car and money isn’t really an issue. Perhaps you don’t even have to imagine because that is in fact your reality – in which case, congratulations, and I slightly hate you. [This is part of an ongoing collaboration between Electrek and… Continue reading Audi RS e-tron GT review: Time to cancel your Taycan/Model S reservation? [Video]
Mercedes-Benz’s Maybach EV concept helps the rich feel even better about themselves
Mercedes-Benz has shown off the electric Maybach EQS, an opulent concept car that the company says is a preview of what the future of high-end electric cars may look like. The company revealed the EV SUV at the IAA Mobility show, where it also announced a G-Class SUV concept, and a more attainable electric sedan.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz’s Maybach EV concept helps the rich feel even better about themselves
Asia Digest: Blockchain firm SubQuery raises $9m; AirBolt closes $1.5m seed round …
New Zealand-based blockchain startup SubQuery bagged $9 million in a funding round, while the Australian smart lock creator AirBolt has raised $1.5 million. New Zealand blockchain startup SubQuery raises $9m SubQuery, a New Zealand-based startup that aggregates data for decentralised app developers on the Polkadot protocol, has bagged $9 million in a round co-led by… Continue reading Asia Digest: Blockchain firm SubQuery raises $9m; AirBolt closes $1.5m seed round …
China’s WeRide unveils Robovan, its first electric, autonomous cargo van
Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide has unveiled its first cargo van, the vessel upon which it will self-drive into the world of urban logistics. WeRide will work with Chinese automobile manufacturer Jiangling Motors (JMC) and Chinese express delivery company ZTO Express to commercialize its first self-driving van at scale. The deal was signed on Wednesday… Continue reading China’s WeRide unveils Robovan, its first electric, autonomous cargo van
Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers
Tesla has actually managed to obtain a patent on its wild idea to use lasers to clean debris off of vehicles. We are basically talking about using laser beams as windshield wipers. About two years ago, we reported on Tesla working on a technology to use laser beams to automatically clean debris off cars. We… Continue reading Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers