Tag: Tesla

Sixt to buy 100,000 electric vehicles from China’s BYD

Car rental company Sixt said Tuesday it intends to purchase more than 100,000 electric vehicles from Chinese automaker BYD for its European fleet between now and 2028. Sixt has initially only committed to buying “several thousand” EVs, the first of which will be delivered this year, the company said in a statement. Sixt said it… Continue reading Sixt to buy 100,000 electric vehicles from China’s BYD

Thermoplastic Composites Market Size Worth $62.62 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The global thermoplastic composites market size is expected to reach USD 62.62 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.8% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. This growth can be attributed to the rising product demand in the aerospace and… Continue reading Thermoplastic Composites Market Size Worth $62.62 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Reveals What He Really Thinks of Elon Musk

“He dreams big. And I don’t think all of his dreams are realistic, but that doesn’t matter…” Edison Adjacent Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson weighed in on SpaceX and Tesla Elon Musk over the weekend — but we’re not entirely convinced by his choice of words. “Elon Musk is like a modern day Thomas Edison, right?”… Continue reading Neil deGrasse Tyson Reveals What He Really Thinks of Elon Musk

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: VW Golf is passed – these are the best-selling cars in Europe005367

Abstieg eines Bestsellers Der neue VW Golf landet im europaweiten Modellvergleich nur noch auf Platz 6 unter den meistverkauften Autos in Europa. (Foto: vw) Der VW T-Roc hat den VW Golf bei den Verkaufszahlen in Europa wohl endgültig abgehängt. Das kompakte SUV landete nach dem Spitzenplatz im Juli auch im August auf Rang eins der meist… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: VW Golf is passed – these are the best-selling cars in Europe005367

US auto sales remain slow in third quarter

Hyundai reported a three percent rise in sales, but other brands such as Honda and Nissan suffered large declines. Automakers saw lackluster US sales in the third quarter, as manufacturers continued to grapple with supply constraints, according to reports from the companies Monday. The auto sector has been battling a shortage of components with supply… Continue reading US auto sales remain slow in third quarter

Cleantechnica: Sweden’s BEVs Take Over Third Of Market 002287

Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share recovered in September, gaining 55.2% of the auto market, from 53.9% a year ago. Full electrics saw 35.3% share, their 2nd highest ever from last December. Plugin hybrids fell slightly year on year. Overall auto volumes were down 3% YoY, and some 21% down from pre-2020 seasonal norms. The bestselling… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sweden’s BEVs Take Over Third Of Market 002287

Elon Musk Fans Horrified as He Suggests Ukraine Give in to Putin’s Demands

In an uncharacteristically brazen Twitter outpour, Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested that Ukraine should give up parts of its territories and other rights to reach a peace agreement with Russia — or else risk a bloody end to the conflict, culminating in a full blown “nuclear war.” In short, even for Musk, it’s exactly the… Continue reading Elon Musk Fans Horrified as He Suggests Ukraine Give in to Putin’s Demands

Elon Musk’s Half-Baked Robot Is a Clunky First Step

Some robot experts watching saw a project that appeared to be quickly getting up to speed. “There’s nothing fundamentally groundbreaking, but they are doing cool stuff,” says Stefanie Tellex, an assistant professor at Brown University. Henrik Christensen, who researches robotics and AI at UC Davis, calls Tesla’s homegrown humanoid “a good initial design,” but adds… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Half-Baked Robot Is a Clunky First Step