Volkswagen will in Hamburg schon bald selbstständig fahrende Robotaxis in Betrieb nehmen. 2025 dürften die ersten 1000 autonomen Fahrzeuge im Stadtgebiet auf die Reise geschickt werden. Das Unternehmen sieht in der Hansestadt nach positiven Erfahrungen mit dem elektrischen Sammeltaxi Moia gute Voraussetzungen, eine weitere Alternative im Personentransport zu etablieren.Verantwortlich für das Taxiprojekt ist die Konzerntochter… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Volkswagen launches real robotaxi offer in Hamburg005317
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Ford to invest $700M, add 500 jobs at truck plant in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — ]ord will invest $700 million mainly at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, creating about 500 new jobs over the next four years. The company made the announcement Tuesday after a state board approved incentives Ford’s investment in the state. Most of the money will go to retool the truck plant, which… Continue reading Ford to invest $700M, add 500 jobs at truck plant in Louisville
China’s Nio joins the race for lithium, buys 12% of Australia’s Greenwing Resources
China’s electric vehicle upstart Nio has joined Tesla in sourcing raw materials directly from mines rather than its own battery suppliers as soaring prices of lithium, a critical component of EV batteries, hurt manufacturers’ supply chain stability and bottom lines. Lithium carbonate prices in China hit a record 501,500 yuan/tonne in September, tripling the number… Continue reading China’s Nio joins the race for lithium, buys 12% of Australia’s Greenwing Resources
Awesome But Nightmarish AI Turns Any Person Into a Pokémon
You get a Pokémon! And you get a Pokémon! Catch ‘Em All If you’ve always wanted to create nightmare Pokémon species that look like almost any thing or person you can imagine, your time has come. A new AI model, developed by netizen Justin Pinkney, attempts to turn any word or phrase into a unique… Continue reading Awesome But Nightmarish AI Turns Any Person Into a Pokémon
There’s a Huge Problem With Elon Musk’s Promise to Bring Starlink to Iran
Once again, in response to international conflict, Elon Musk has pledged to activate Starlink — SpaceX’s satellite internet system — in the embattled region. This time, he’s promised that Starlink will be available to the people of Iran, who for days now have been protesting the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. In an effort to… Continue reading There’s a Huge Problem With Elon Musk’s Promise to Bring Starlink to Iran
Hertz ties up with BP for EV charger installations in North America
Representative Image Hertz Global Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it has partnered with a unit of oil giant BP to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across North America to power its fleet of eco-friendly cars. The car rental firm, which did not disclose the terms of the deal, aims to electrify one-quarter of its… Continue reading Hertz ties up with BP for EV charger installations in North America
Department of Transportation approves EV charging plans for all 50 states
A critical element of the transition to electric vehicles is ensuring that the charging infrastructure is up to scratch. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law earmarked $5 billion in funding over five years to help states install chargers along highways, and that process just took an important step forward. The Department of Transportation has approved EV charging… Continue reading Department of Transportation approves EV charging plans for all 50 states
Fire breaks out at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, no casualty
However, now detractors of the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin project are calling for a production stop due to the fire. Berlin : A major fire broke out at the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin after a significant pile of cardboard and wood caught fire in the factory’s recycling facility. Tesla’s own fire brigade at Gigafactory Berlin called the… Continue reading Fire breaks out at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, no casualty
Radio Flyer, 105-Year-Old Chicago-Based Business Earns B Corp Certification
The legacy brand is the first global toy and eBike manufacturer to receive this prestigious recognition CHICAGO, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Radio Flyer, maker of The Original Little Red Wagon™ and leader in kids ride-ons and adult micro-mobility products, has become a Certified B Corporation. The legacy brand with more than 105 years of… Continue reading Radio Flyer, 105-Year-Old Chicago-Based Business Earns B Corp Certification
Hertz, bp collaborate to accelerate EV charging in North America
Hertz and bp pulse plan to install a national network of EV charging solutions for Hertz and its customers, powered by bp pulse Companies to build upon and customize bp pulse’s existing ‘Omega’ fleet charging and energy management software for Hertz’s EV fleet ESTERO, Fla. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz… Continue reading Hertz, bp collaborate to accelerate EV charging in North America