It seems the German automotive market has bottomed out and is back on a growth path. November brought a surprising 31% increase in sales. Though, that’s still not enough to pull the year-to-date (YTD) numbers out of the red (-2% YoY). Much of this growth can be attributed to plugins — sales of full electric… Continue reading Clean Technica: Open the Floodgates! Record Electric Car Sales Month in Germany — 22% of New Cars Fully Electric002483
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Baidu, Pony.ai start driverless robotaxi tests in Beijing
Baidu Inc and Toyota Motor Corp-backed startup Pony. ai said on Friday they had been granted the first licences to test fully autonomous vehicles without safety operators as a backup in Beijing. Baidu and Pony.ai said they would begin testing 10 driverless vehicles each in a technology park developed by the Beijing government as a step towards… Continue reading Baidu, Pony.ai start driverless robotaxi tests in Beijing
GM’s Barra nears to top of Forbes’ most powerful list
Oprah Winfrey, Nancy Pelosi and Melinda French Gates pale in power compared with General Motors CEO Mary Barra, according to The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women of 2022 list. The list showcases innovators who lead on the world stage to “redefine traditional power structures and forge lasting impact in every sphere of influence,” according to… Continue reading GM’s Barra nears to top of Forbes’ most powerful list
Tesla Had a Bad Year. Some Investors Are Blaming Elon Musk.
In a down year for stocks, the 65 percent drop in Tesla’s share price stands out for the scale of wealth vaporized and the unorthodox behavior of its chief executive, Elon Musk. The collapse of Tesla’s stock price destroyed about $672 billion in market value. And Mr. Musk, once hailed as a genius who remade… Continue reading Tesla Had a Bad Year. Some Investors Are Blaming Elon Musk.
Tesla adds extra discount for Model S and Model X for just 2 days
Tesla is offering a new discount for Model S and Model X for just two days. Previously, it was only for Model 3 and Model Y. As we have recently reported, Tesla has been having some rare demand issues lately – especially in the United States, due to unique circumstances. It has been years since… Continue reading Tesla adds extra discount for Model S and Model X for just 2 days
Tesla announces upcoming launch of Model S and Model X in China
Tesla has announced the upcoming launch of Model S and Model X in China – with pricing coming on January 6 and deliveries in the first half of 2023. Model S and Model X haven’t come to China since Tesla shut down production in January 2021 to refresh the models. Difficulties ramping production back up… Continue reading Tesla announces upcoming launch of Model S and Model X in China
New EV tax credits OK for leased vehicles, fed guidance says
Washington — Leased vehicles will likely be able to qualify for new commercial electric vehicle tax credits without meeting stringent mineral and battery requirements or being built in North America, according to U.S. Treasury Department guidance released Thursday. It’s a victory for automakers like Rivian Automotive, Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp., as well as the… Continue reading New EV tax credits OK for leased vehicles, fed guidance says
Tesla poised for delivery record despite demand concerns
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There’s never been a better time stop tweeting
There’s never really been a shortage of reasons to spend less time on Twitter. Even before Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover, the platform was long plagued by misinformation, hate speech, harassment and other ills that made it less than welcoming. There’s never been a better time to quit Twitter. The Elon Musk-induced chaos at the company… Continue reading There’s never been a better time stop tweeting
The Morning After: New York’s governor signs a weakened right-to-repair bill
Some last-minute concessions lessened the impact it’ll have. New York governor Kathy Hochul has finally signed a right-to-repair bill into law, over half a year since the state legislature was passed. Representatives for Microsoft and Apple pressed Hochul’s office for changes, as well as industry association TechNet, which represents many notable tech companies, including Amazon,… Continue reading The Morning After: New York’s governor signs a weakened right-to-repair bill