Mercedes-Benz introduced a slew of electric vehicles ahead of the IAA Mobility show in Germany, including its first AMG-branded high-performance EV, a sedan and a G-Class SUV concept — all part of the company’s bid to become an electric-only automaker by the end of the decade. Mercedes has already started producing the all-electric EQS, a… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz throws down the EV gauntlet at IAA Mobility
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Volkswagen and Argo AI reveal first ID Buzz test vehicle for autonomous driving
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a standalone VW brand responsible for the development and sales of light commercial vehicles, and Argo AI, an autonomous driving technology company, unveiled the first version of the ID Buzz AD (Autonomous Driving) on Sunday. The two companies shared plans to test and commercially scale the jointly developed, fully-electric self-driving van over… Continue reading Volkswagen and Argo AI reveal first ID Buzz test vehicle for autonomous driving
Mercedes’ latest EVs include a G-Class concept and the EQE sedan
Mercedes’ growing electric car plans include a rethink of one of its most iconic vehicles. The brand has kicked off Germany’s IAA show by introducing a slew of new concept and production EVs, highlighted by the Concept EQG (above). As you might guess, this is a electric take on the G-Class SUV, mating an “uncompromising”… Continue reading Mercedes’ latest EVs include a G-Class concept and the EQE sedan
Didi denies reports that Beijing city is coordinating firms to invest in it
China’s ride hailing giant Didi Global Inc said on Saturday that media reports that the Beijing city government is coordinating companies to invest in it are not correct. “Didi is currently actively and fully cooperating with cybersecurity probe, foreign media reports that Beijing city government is coordinating companies to invest in it are incorrect,” it said on Weibo. Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter, that China’s capital city was considering taking Didi under state control and… Continue reading Didi denies reports that Beijing city is coordinating firms to invest in it
Mercedes-Benz takes another shot at launching an electric SUV in the US
Just months after Mercedes-Benz launched its first true compact electric SUV, the EQA, the German automaker now has a slightly larger and more capable companion: the EQB. Revealed in full today at the 2021 IAA Mobility show in Germany, the company will start building the EQA in Hungary and China this month, and it will… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz takes another shot at launching an electric SUV in the US
Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) is worth $3,000 a share ‘if they execute really well’
Elon Musk told employees that he agrees with Ark Invest that Tesla (TSLA) is worth $3,000 a share “if they execute really well.” The CEO has often commented on Tesla’s stock price, but surprisingly, it was often to say that the price was too high. In 2020, when Tesla’s stock was reaching new high, Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) is worth $3,000 a share ‘if they execute really well’
UN Scientist Warns That Climate Destruction Is Entering “Uncharted Territory”
“The climate we’ve been living in, is not going to be the climate we are living in right now.” Uncharted Territory As wildfires continue to ravage the western US and large swaths of the country attempts to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Ida’s deadly rampage, a United Nations (UN) scientist had this to say:… Continue reading UN Scientist Warns That Climate Destruction Is Entering “Uncharted Territory”
Creepy Conspiracy Theory Claims the Internet “Died” Years Ago
Not only that, but everything online is generated by bots. The Dead Internet Theory In between the anti-vaccine and flat Earth diatriabes, conspiracy theorists occasionally come up with interesting and provocative ideas. A good example of a recent one is the “Dead Internet Theory.” This theory states that the Internet as we know it actually… Continue reading Creepy Conspiracy Theory Claims the Internet “Died” Years Ago
Elon Musk Reportedly Planning $25,000 Tesla with No Steering Wheel
The car would be fully autonomous (in theory). Affordable and Autonomous Tesla CEO and prolific meme thief Elon Musk is allegedly planning to release a fully-autonomous budget Tesla with no steering wheel or pedals. In a company-wide meeting held on Wednesday, Musk reportedly told employees that he wanted to begin commercial production of a $25,000… Continue reading Elon Musk Reportedly Planning $25,000 Tesla with No Steering Wheel
McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A? Soon you may have to publicly declare allegiance
They knew what you wanted already? Screenshot by ZDNet Everyone has habits they prefer to keep secret. more Technically Incorrect Some habits you just want to keep to yourself because, well, they’re yours. In the case of other habits, you’re simply afraid of what someone might say. I’m driven to considering this dilemma on learning… Continue reading McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A? Soon you may have to publicly declare allegiance