French automaker Renault has joined the all-electric party in Europe, as its CEO recently shared news that the brand would become 100% electric by 2030. While the announcement is welcomed progress, its timing also correlates with current climate proposals in the UK and EU that will limit ICE by 2030, and require 100% EV sales… Continue reading Renault CEO vows to go fully-electric by 2030, contrary to statements from others at the company
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Tesla starts only accepting Dogecoin cryptocurrency for some of its merch
Tesla has officially started accepting Dogecoin to buy some of its merchandise in its online store. But the automaker went a step further, and it appears to only be accepting Dogecoin for some items. Over the last year, Tesla has been delving deep into the cryptocurrency world. Early in 2021, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin.… Continue reading Tesla starts only accepting Dogecoin cryptocurrency for some of its merch
Bollinger shelves consumer EVs to focus on commercial trucks
The imposing, battery-powered Bollinger B2 pickup truck won’t be seen on the road anytime soon. The Oak Park-based startup announced Friday that it is canceling consumer orders for its innovative, off-road-capable B2 pickup and B1 SUV in order to focus on its burgeoning commercial truck business. The $125,000 B1 and B2 were part of a… Continue reading Bollinger shelves consumer EVs to focus on commercial trucks
@VW Group: Audi Supervisory Board: Changes to members representing employees004471
Alexander Reinhart (left) and Karola Frank (right) have been sitting on the Supervisory Board of AUDI AG for the employee side since January 2022. Two longtime employee representatives, Rolf Klotz and Helmut Späth, officially retired on December 31, 2021, and therefore also resigned from their positions on Audi’s Supervisory Board. Their successors have already joined… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Supervisory Board: Changes to members representing employees004471
Tesla Is Apparently Delaying the Disastrous Cybertruck Another Year
A watched pot never boils. Expect Delays To the surprise of literally no one, Tesla is delaying the release of its Cybertruck until at least 2023. An anonymous whistleblower has told Reuters that production has been pushed until early 2023, because Tesla is still trying to trick out the Cybertruck enough to make it more competitive.… Continue reading Tesla Is Apparently Delaying the Disastrous Cybertruck Another Year
For BP, car chargers to overtake pumps in profitability race
The company also said that electricity sales for EV charging grew 45% in the third quarter of 2021 from the previous quarter. BP says its fast electric vehicle chargers are on the cusp of becoming more profitable than filling up a petrol car. The milestone will mark a significant moment for BP which wants to… Continue reading For BP, car chargers to overtake pumps in profitability race
Hero Motocorp to invest over $56m in Indian EV startup Ather Energy …
Indian two-wheeler vehicle maker Hero Motocorp Ltd said on Friday it would invest up to 4.20 billion rupees ($56.66 million) in electric vehicle (EV) startup Ather Energy as it looks to expand its presence in the green mobility space. The company, which held 34.8% in Ather Energy prior to the investment, said its new stake in the startup would… Continue reading Hero Motocorp to invest over $56m in Indian EV startup Ather Energy …
DENSO Develops Global Safety Package 3 to Improve Vehicle Sensing
The Global Safety Package uses the combined performance of a millimeter-wave radar sensor and vision sensor to assist the driver in controlling the vehicle safely. The millimeter-wave radar sensor detects the shapes of road objects, such as vehicles and guardrails, while the vision sensor uses a camera to detect the environment ahead of the vehicle.… Continue reading DENSO Develops Global Safety Package 3 to Improve Vehicle Sensing
Nisun International Signs Strategic Cooperation with ADM (Shanghai) Management
SHANGHAI, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd (“Nisun” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NISN), a provider of innovative comprehensive solutions through an integration of technology, industry, and finance, today announced Liaogang Nisun (Yingkou) Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. (“Liaogang Nisun”), a subsidiary of Fintech (Shanghai) Digital Technology Co., Ltd. and a controlled… Continue reading Nisun International Signs Strategic Cooperation with ADM (Shanghai) Management
Musk says Tesla to accept dogecoin for merchandise
Representation of cryptocurrency Dogecoin is seen in this illustration taken November 29, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Jan 14 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will accept meme-based cryptocurrency dogecoin as payment for its merchandise such as the “Giga Texas” belt buckle and mini models of electric vehicles,… Continue reading Musk says Tesla to accept dogecoin for merchandise