Scott Keogh The regional head has been appointed CEO of “Scout”. (Photo: AP) Scott Keogh is to develop the newly founded Volkswagen subsidiary “Scout” in the USA and promote electromobility. The VW Group announced this on Tuesday evening. Keogh was previously regional head of VW North America. With the Scout brand, VW finally wants to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Traditional brand “Scout”: Scott Keogh heads the pick-up subsidiary of VW USA004764
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4 indicators to watch for on Tesla Q2 earnings day
Elon Musk has dominated this summer’s headlines beyond the EV business he’s trying to scale. During the first half of July, the Tesla CEO commanded attention for adding twins to his brood of 10 children, backing out of a $44 billion deal to buy Twitter and going shirtless while yachting on the Aegean. Meanwhile, the… Continue reading 4 indicators to watch for on Tesla Q2 earnings day
Tesla Supercharger V4 design revealed in new station plan
Tesla Supercharger V4’s design has been revealed as part of the construction plans of a new station being deployed in Danvers, Massachusetts. It’s another clean design that is reminiscent of previous chargers. Tesla’s Supercharger technology has evolved greatly over the years, going from 90 kW of capacity to 250 kW. But when it comes to… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger V4 design revealed in new station plan
Tesla found 1% liable in fatal crash of a teen it dedicated a feature to
Tesla has been found only 1% liable by a jury in a case over a fatal crash of a teen, and dedicated a feature to his memory. In May of 2018, two Fort Lauderdale teens were killed and a third was injured after the Tesla Model S driven by 18-year-old Barrett Riley crashed into a concrete wall at… Continue reading Tesla found 1% liable in fatal crash of a teen it dedicated a feature to
Tesla Fremont factory has produced its 2 millionth electric car
Elon Musk announced that Tesla Fremont factory has produced its 2 millionth electric car with the help of Gigafactory Nevada. Fremont factory used to be operated by Toyota and GM before they sold it to Tesla in 2010. Tesla couldn’t pass on the deal because of the terms, which consisted of Toyota investing $50 million… Continue reading Tesla Fremont factory has produced its 2 millionth electric car
Charging plaza with 144 charge points to be built in Bavaria
Sortimo, a Swiss firm best known for building toolboxes and storage solutions for vehicles, has lent its name to an enormous public charging plaza near the A8 Autobahn in Bavaria, Germany. The Sortimo Innovation Park currently features 72 charging stations, including 32 Tesla V3 Superchargers. Upon completion, the site will offer 120 Level 2 charging… Continue reading Charging plaza with 144 charge points to be built in Bavaria
Family Annoyed When Replacement Batteries Costs More Than Electric Car
The dark side of electric cars. Batt Country Sales of electric vehicles are at a high. But, as one family in St. Petersburg, FL, found out, so are the costs of replacing their batteries. Avery Siwinksi told 10 Tampa Bay that her used 2014 Ford Focus Electric meant that she could drive herself to school,… Continue reading Family Annoyed When Replacement Batteries Costs More Than Electric Car
SURVEY: TRENDS IN U.S. JOB MARKET MAY POINT TO AN END OF THE GREAT RESIGNATION
Despite possible recession, respondents indicate confidence in job market DETROIT, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Despite high gas prices, rising inflation and climbing lending rates — and as The Great Resignation persists — the public’s perception around the U.S. job market remains positive and fewer employees are looking to make a career change compared to… Continue reading SURVEY: TRENDS IN U.S. JOB MARKET MAY POINT TO AN END OF THE GREAT RESIGNATION
Judge grants Twitter expedited trial against Elon Musk
Twitter has scored a victory in its lawsuit against Elon Musk over his attempted exit from a $44 billion takeover deal. In an initial hearing, Delaware Court of Chancery chancellor Kathaleen McCormick has granted Twitter’s request for an expedited, five-day trial beginning in October. The company originally sought a four-day trial in September as part… Continue reading Judge grants Twitter expedited trial against Elon Musk
Synchron says it’s the first to implant a human brain-computer interface in the US
Brain-computer interfaces have become a practical (if limited) reality in the US. Synchron says it has become the first in the country to implant a BCI in a human patient. Doctors in New York’s Mount Sinai West implanted the company’s Stentrode in the motor cortex of a participant in Synchron’s COMMAND trial, which aims to… Continue reading Synchron says it’s the first to implant a human brain-computer interface in the US