Pressure is growing on UK motorists to ditch their petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and switch to pure-electric cars, but which are the best electric cars available to buy now on the UK car market? The number of electric cars on the UK’s roads continues to grow, as more new electric cars are launched and used… Continue reading Best electric cars to buy 2022
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Clean Technica: Tesla’s Targeting Huge Sales Push in Germany With Giga Berlin002292
With Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin now producing electric vehicles within Germany, the automaker is looking to significantly increase sales. While it’s currently producing and selling far fewer units than legacy automakers in the country, Tesla is hoping that will change in the months to come. Tesla is aiming for a substantial sales push in Germany through… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s Targeting Huge Sales Push in Germany With Giga Berlin002292
Clean Technica: Sex/Unsexy, Practical/Impractical: Ground Transport Has Silly Nonsense & Boring Reality002291
All of us, most of the time, wander around on the surface of the Earth. A small percentage travel across rivers, lakes and oceans in boats of various kinds regularly. A smaller percentage than that get above the ground into the skies. And, of course, the tiniest rounding error on a gnat’s hairy thorax get… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sex/Unsexy, Practical/Impractical: Ground Transport Has Silly Nonsense & Boring Reality002291
Clean Technica: Norway’s Plugin Growth Flat In September, BEV Share Up002289
September saw Norway’s plugin electric vehicles take 89.1% of the market, down year on year from 91.5% share. Whilst full electrics saw very slight growth in share, plugin hybrids lost share. Overall auto volumes were at 14,646 units, down 18.6% YoY, though still up from pre-2020 seasonal norms (around 12,300 units). The Tesla Model Y… Continue reading Clean Technica: Norway’s Plugin Growth Flat In September, BEV Share Up002289
Clean Technica: Who is Veda Prime (aka Mark Carlile)?002288
Mark Carlile (aka Veda Prime) is no stranger to the business world, having worked in London, Paris, Singapore, and Brisbane in senior finance-related roles. He is also no stranger to risk, having sailed solo from England to Australia. Veda Prime (not Optimus Prime’s little brother) is currently based in Brisbane, Queensland. But it appears his… Continue reading Clean Technica: Who is Veda Prime (aka Mark Carlile)?002288
CEO Brags That Fry Cook Robot Will Replace Obsolete Human Grunts
“It does it faster or more accurately, more reliably and happier than most humans do it.” Robot Replacement If any workforce is under the looming threat of being replaced by automation, it’s the fast food industry. One of such mechanized threats takes the form of Flippy, a hamburger flipping robot developed by Miso Robotics. Operated… Continue reading CEO Brags That Fry Cook Robot Will Replace Obsolete Human Grunts
Why Elon Musk Wouldn’t Face Twitter in Court
After months spent trying to escape the deal he signed to acquire Twitter, Elon Musk now says he intends to complete the purchase after all. In a letter to Twitter, filed with the SEC today, Musk said he would honor his deal to buy the company for the originally agreed price of $54.20 per share.… Continue reading Why Elon Musk Wouldn’t Face Twitter in Court
Twitter confirms it intends to close deal with Elon Musk
Twitter has agreed — once again — to Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company for $54.20 a share. In a statement, Twitter confirmed it had received Musk’s letter that “the intention of the Company is to close the transaction at $54.20 per share.” The agreement follows months of legal drama after Musk tried to… Continue reading Twitter confirms it intends to close deal with Elon Musk
Autocar magazine 5 October 2022: on sale now
In this week’s Autocar, the new Maserati Granturismo is back, arriving with the Italian firm’s first EV powertrain. Audi is also set to launch farewell editions to mark the end of its R8 and TT sports cars. Pick up a copy to find out more. News Audi has launched its most powerful rear-drive car yet: the… Continue reading Autocar magazine 5 October 2022: on sale now
GM adds former Tesla, Lyft executive Jonathan McNeill to board
General Motors has added former Tesla and Lyft executive Jonathan McNeill to its board of directors. In a news release, GM noted McNeill’s credentials as an entrepreneur and venture capital investor. He co-founded and is CEO of DVx Ventures, “a venture firm focused on creating and scaling breakthrough businesses that will have a positive impact… Continue reading GM adds former Tesla, Lyft executive Jonathan McNeill to board