Toyota said Thursday that it would reduce production in Japan and North America due to a shortage of semiconductor chips, a sign that even the best-run supply chains are being affected by the shortage. In Japan, the automaker will reduce production by 40 percent later this month and into September, which will affect most of… Continue reading Toyota to reduce production in Japan and North America due to chip shortage
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Bedrock modernizes seafloor mapping with autonomous sub and cloud-based data
The push for renewable energy has brought offshore wind power to the forefront of many an energy company’s agenda, and that means taking a very close look at the ocean floor where the installations are to go. Fortunately Bedrock is here to drag that mapping process into the 21st century with its autonomous underwater vehicle… Continue reading Bedrock modernizes seafloor mapping with autonomous sub and cloud-based data
Ample raises $160M to scale its battery swapping service
San Francisco-based Ample has raised a $160 million Series C to scale its battery swapping service, the largest round yet for the 8-year-old startup that wants to completely rethink how we use electric vehicles. Ample’s approach is relatively straightforward: Cars equipped with the company’s modular battery pack can drive into one of Ample’s automated charging… Continue reading Ample raises $160M to scale its battery swapping service
General Motors and AT&T will offer 5G connectivity in certain vehicles from model year 2024
General Motors and AT&T will be rolling out 5G connectivity in select Chevy, Cadillac and GMC vehicles from model year 2024, in a boost that the two companies say will bring more reliable software updates, faster navigation and downloads, and better coverage on roadways. Executives said in a media briefing that the rollout of the… Continue reading General Motors and AT&T will offer 5G connectivity in certain vehicles from model year 2024
RepairSmith raises $42M Series B to bring auto repair to customers’ doorsteps
Needing to get your car fixed is like having a toothache: It’s painful, hard to ignore and likely means someone messing around under the hood. RepairSmith, launched in 2019, wants to make that process a little smoother through its mobile auto repair service that sends a mechanic right to the driver’s home. The startup is… Continue reading RepairSmith raises $42M Series B to bring auto repair to customers’ doorsteps
The pandemic revealed the health risks of hospital ransomware attacks
In late October 2020, the University of Vermont Health Network was hit by a ransomware attack. The system couldn’t access electronic health records for nearly a month. Every computer at UVM Medical Center was infected with malware. Hospitals in the network delayed chemotherapy and mammogram appointments, just as COVID-19 cases in the United States started… Continue reading The pandemic revealed the health risks of hospital ransomware attacks
Chase Ink Business Preferred card review
Are you in the market for a business credit card? To make the most of your next credit card, you want to find one that rewards you for your company’s spending and allows you to maximize the perks. And for certain businesses, the Chase Ink Business Preferred will definitely check those boxes. The Chase Ink… Continue reading Chase Ink Business Preferred card review
Battery power capacity in the US grew big time in 2020
2020 was a big year for big batteries in the US, which is crucial for getting grids to run on more renewable energy. Power capacity — a measure of how much power a battery can instantly discharge — for large-scale batteries grew at an unprecedented pace in the US last year, according to an annual… Continue reading Battery power capacity in the US grew big time in 2020
Tesla’s ‘neural net’ is set to be the star of Elon Musk’s AI day (TSLA)
Tesla’s AI day comes just days after NHTSA launched a probe into its Autopilot system. The event will provide updates on Tesla’s self-driving technology and serve as a recruitment opportunity. Here’s what experts expect Elon Musk and other executives to discuss at the event on Thursday. Loading Something is loading. Tesla’s AI day, set for… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘neural net’ is set to be the star of Elon Musk’s AI day (TSLA)
Tesla Model S and Model Y customers are suffering months-long delivery delays, report says
Customers waiting for Tesla Model S and Model Y cars are experiencing long delays, CNBC reports. One Model S Plaid customer was told to expect their car in March, but still doesn’t have it. A Tesla worker told CNBC that staff are scared to ask for more information on what’s causing delays. Loading Something is… Continue reading Tesla Model S and Model Y customers are suffering months-long delivery delays, report says