Payne: Riding along with my self-driving Tesla student driver

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Amid slower demand in China, Tesla to suspend production in Shanghai

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Vivaldi integrates Mastodon into its desktop browser

Mastodon has been gaining popularity ever since Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter. Shortly after the deal became official, Vivaldi became the first browser to create its own Mastodon “instance” called Vivaldi Social. Now, the browser has announced that it’s integrating the platform into the sidebar of its desktop browser, giving users an easy way to… Continue reading Vivaldi integrates Mastodon into its desktop browser

Tesla, GM facing ‘a nightmare’ in China, analyst says

As mainland China backs away from its zero-COVID policy and loosens restrictions, business optimism and a slight return to normalcy are welcome changes for citizens and investors. One large area of the Chinese economy that will be impacted is the manufacturing sector, and the auto industry in particular. China has the largest auto market in… Continue reading Tesla, GM facing ‘a nightmare’ in China, analyst says

Tesla Cybertruck body spotted ahead of production start

A Tesla Cybertruck body has been spotted being worked on ahead of the electric pickup truck’s upcoming start of production in Texas. There are about 1.5 million people interested in the Tesla Cybertruck and they have starved of information for a while. An update on the production version with final specs and pricing has been… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck body spotted ahead of production start

Clean Technica: Tesla Will Suspend Model Y Production In Shanghai For One Week In December002439

A few days ago, CleanTechnica reported rumblings that claimed Tesla would cut production at its Gigafactory in Shanghai this month. A chorus of boo birds were quick to accuse us, and specifically me, of being a fake journalist who spits out clickbait stories that have no basis in fact. Regular reader Ian-ya couldn’t wait to… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Will Suspend Model Y Production In Shanghai For One Week In December002439

Clean Tecnica: Cheapest New Tesla Model Y Available In These Countries 002438

Tesla’s electric vehicles are now available throughout many world auto markets, but where can you buy Model Y SUV for the cheapest price? While Singapore, Israel, and Mexico represent the three countries where Tesla’s best-seller costs the most, the U.S. falls somewhere in the middle, and one country holds the crown for offering the cheapest… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Cheapest New Tesla Model Y Available In These Countries 002438

Fired Twitter Janitor Says Elon Musk Crony Told Him He’d Be Replaced Robots

“Now we are afraid.” Mr. Roboto A longtime — and now former — janitor at Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters claims he was told by a member of the new owner’s inner sanctum that soon robots would be taking over his job. In an interview with the BBC, fired janitor Julio Alvarado said that for the… Continue reading Fired Twitter Janitor Says Elon Musk Crony Told Him He’d Be Replaced Robots

GM’s Ultium battery plant votes overwhelmingly to unionize with UAW

GM’s first Ultium battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio has voted to join the United Auto Workers, with 98% of workers voting in favor of union representation. Ultium is GM’s battery joint venture with LG Energy. GM will establish at least four factories in the US to build the batteries for their upcoming EVs. Just today,… Continue reading GM’s Ultium battery plant votes overwhelmingly to unionize with UAW

Ultium Cells $275M investment will boost battery cell output for GM EVs by 40%

Ultium Cells will invest $275 million in its Spring Hill, Tennessee, battery plant to expand EV battery cell output by 40%. The new expansion will help fuel GM’s aggressive EV strategy as it ramps production. Ultium Cells was formed through a joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solutions. The Spring Hill, Tennessee, location is… Continue reading Ultium Cells $275M investment will boost battery cell output for GM EVs by 40%