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EV maker Nio suspends production as China’s COVID-19 curbs disrupt supply chain …
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio said on Saturday it has suspended production after the country’s measures to contain the recent surge of COVID-19 cases disrupted operations at its suppliers. “Since March, due to reasons to do with the epidemic, the company’s supplier partners in several places including Jilin, Shanghai and Jiangsu suspended production one after the… Continue reading EV maker Nio suspends production as China’s COVID-19 curbs disrupt supply chain …
Inside Mercedes’ plan to deliver hands-free driving to the masses
I’m sitting in the passenger seat of a special Mercedes Benz S-Class on a blindingly bright California spring day, casually watching an autonomous delivery robot roll through a crosswalk on its way to deliver someone’s takeout meal in Santa Monica. The test driver next to me chuckles as we’re about to merge onto the highway… Continue reading Inside Mercedes’ plan to deliver hands-free driving to the masses
Arrival’s Avinash Rugoobur to reveal EV built with Uber at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022
Arrival, a U.K.-based electric vehicle company that went public last year, has set itself a lofty goal. The company aims to produce electric vehicles that cost less than other EVs and competes with pricing on fossil fuel-powered vehicles. A lofty goal requires a bold plan. For Arrival, that means bypassing the traditional large-scale or even… Continue reading Arrival’s Avinash Rugoobur to reveal EV built with Uber at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022
Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki roll out swappable electric motorcycle batteries, but it’s really just a Gogoro competitor
Japan’s heavyweight motorcycle manufacturers known as the Big Four have unveiled a new electric motorbike battery swapping program called Gachaco. But what Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki haven’t come right out and said is that instead of the highly anticipated innovative new motorcycle battery standard, it’s looking a lot like a blue version of Gogoro.… Continue reading Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki roll out swappable electric motorcycle batteries, but it’s really just a Gogoro competitor
Nissan announces prototype facility for solid-state batteries, plans for EV integration in 2028
During a livestream out of Japan this morning, Nissan Motor Company unveiled plans to bring laminated solid-state batteries to market by 2028, beginning with a prototype production facility. The decision is part of Nissan’s “Ambition 2030” strategy, which will now include plans to launch an EV powered by solid-state batteries in 2028. Nissan Motor Corporation ($NSANY) has… Continue reading Nissan announces prototype facility for solid-state batteries, plans for EV integration in 2028
Elon Musk sets ‘massive wave of new products’ with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023
After delaying virtually all new vehicle launches for the last few years, Elon Musk has now set a strong timeline for Tesla to bring Cybertruck, Roadster, and Tesla Semi to production in 2023. Tesla has had the same lineup for a while now: Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The automaker has… Continue reading Elon Musk sets ‘massive wave of new products’ with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023
Jeep rehashes last year’s all-electric concept with Magneto 2.0
Jeep unveiled an updated Magneto 2.0 concept EV that renews its teasing of what the iconic off-roader could look like as a fully electric vehicle. Jeep didn’t mention any hardware upgrades for its custom-built motor but appears to have made some significant performance refinements from last year’s model. The Magneto 2.0’s motor operates at a… Continue reading Jeep rehashes last year’s all-electric concept with Magneto 2.0
Didi cancels its trip in South Africa
Didi Chixung, the Chinese ride-hailing giant, has today shut down its operations in South Africa (SA), a year after it launched in the country, marking its entry into the continent. A Didi official in SA confirmed the closure to TechCrunch but did not divulge the reasons for pulling the plug. “We have made the difficult… Continue reading Didi cancels its trip in South Africa
Elon Musk promises widespread rollout of Tesla FSD beta this year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Thursday night the company plans to roll out this year its ‘full self-driving’ beta software to all customers in North America who have plunked down as much as $12,000 for the controversial version of its driver assistance system. The chief executive made the announcement while donning a black cowboy hat… Continue reading Elon Musk promises widespread rollout of Tesla FSD beta this year