The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen on a car. [Photo/Agencies] Mercedes-Benz has rolled out its Drive Pilot system in two of its models in Germany as the first Level 3 system available in the vehicle market worldwide. The European country is also the first in the world to allow Level 3 vehicles to hit the road.… Continue reading Drive Pilot breaks new ground as Mercedes sells Level 3 models
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Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update, and it’s a big one
Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software update with improvements based on over 250,000 training video clips from its fleet. Based on the release notes, it’s a big update. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the driver needs… Continue reading Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update, and it’s a big one
German Manager Magazin: Tesla flies out of the S&P sustainability index, Elon Musk reacts outraged001792
The electric car manufacturer Tesla has been removed from the S&P 500 ESG stock index for allegedly sustainable investments. CEO Elon Musk (50) reacted immediately and in a tweet on Wednesday described the ESG investment category as a “swindle”. The tech billionaire also accused the index provider of having lost its integrity. ESG stands for… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla flies out of the S&P sustainability index, Elon Musk reacts outraged001792
German Manager Magazin: Tesla, Twitter bots, Audi, Lufthansa, ESG: manage:mobility from manager magazin001792
There is no longer any doubt about Tesla’s success. As is well known, the US electric car manufacturer is worth more on the stock exchange than the relevant competition put together. The narrative of the successful tech company, which has the most visionary boss ever in Elon Musk (50), apparently also spread an army of… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla, Twitter bots, Audi, Lufthansa, ESG: manage:mobility from manager magazin001792
‘Surge in raw material prices’… Clash over price linkage system between battery and ESS industry
Increased in mineral prices… Burden from increased manufacturing costUncertainties from supply contract to delivery dateBatteries industry already received a green light from ‘finished vehicles i The battery and energy storage system (ESS) industries clashed over a price linkage system for raw material. This situation occurred due to a significant increase in battery manufacturing costs as… Continue reading ‘Surge in raw material prices’… Clash over price linkage system between battery and ESS industry
How Mahle is getting ready for the electric vehicle shift
Open gallery Tesla Model 3 undergoing testing at Mahle Mahle HQ EU7 will require testing at new low of -7deg C Simon Reader, Mahle’s director of powertrain services EV-testing gear requires miles of heavy-duty wiring Rolling-road chamber simulates altitudes and temperatures Close Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. Click… Continue reading How Mahle is getting ready for the electric vehicle shift
German Handelsblatt: Electric cars: VW starts selling the ID.Buzz – the electric Bulli in detail004334
:The start of sales for the new all-electric minibus ID.Buzz is imminent: This Friday, VW will start advance sales in Europe and Germany, and the first vehicles are to be delivered to customers in the fall. For Volkswagen, the ID.Buzz is the most important new model of this year. The Wolfsburg car manufacturer hopes to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electric cars: VW starts selling the ID.Buzz – the electric Bulli in detail004334
NHTSA probes Tesla Autopilot crash that killed three people
A U.S. federal agency is investigating a crash involving a 2022 Tesla Model S that may have been operating in Autopilot during a crash that killed three people. Autopilot is Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) that performs automated functions such as steering, accelerating and automatic braking. Bloomberg first reported on the news. The accident, which… Continue reading NHTSA probes Tesla Autopilot crash that killed three people
Honda teases Prologue EV alongside plans to hasten lumbering electrification strategy
Honda Motor Co. released a sketch of its upcoming Prologue electric SUV co-developed with GM – its first vehicle designed primarily using virtual reality visualization technology. Additionally, Honda shared an update to its EV sale strategy that includes three separate phases on its path to introduce 30 EVs globally by the end of the decade.… Continue reading Honda teases Prologue EV alongside plans to hasten lumbering electrification strategy
Bentley CEO promises first EV will scream luxury at 1400 HP and redonkulous 1.5 sec 0-60
In a recent interview out of Europe, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark promised some bold specs from the luxury automaker’s first battery electric vehicle. Despite describing the “brutality of acceleration” in the upcoming EV, the Bentley chief said that won’t be its main selling point. It will instead be the “effortless overtaking” from torque on demand.… Continue reading Bentley CEO promises first EV will scream luxury at 1400 HP and redonkulous 1.5 sec 0-60