Tesla has recalled 675,000 cars in the United States and China over issues with the trunk and front hood of two models, raising new questions about the safety of the popular electric vehicle. The problems with the trunk and hood increase the risk of crashes. An issue with the latch assembly for the front hood… Continue reading World NM: Tesla Recalls 675,000 Cars in U.S., China001700
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Stellantis CEO: Speeding Up EV Transition Is “Beyond The Limits” Of What Auto Industry Can Sustain – CleanTechnica
In an interview at the Reuters Next conference, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said that the costs of speeding up the transition to EVs are “beyond the limits” of what the auto industry can sustain. Tavares was discussing how governments and investors want automakers to speed up the transition to electricity and shared how difficult this… Continue reading Stellantis CEO: Speeding Up EV Transition Is “Beyond The Limits” Of What Auto Industry Can Sustain – CleanTechnica
CEO Mary Barra says making ventilators changed GM’s culture – Autoblog
DETROIT — The CEO of General Motors said Thursday that the automaker learned valuable lessons last year when it stepped in to boost emergency production of ventilators to treat severely ill COVID-19 patients. The company was able to help a small West Coast ventilator maker start large-scale production in about a month. That gave GM… Continue reading CEO Mary Barra says making ventilators changed GM’s culture – Autoblog
Can a Sustainable Mining Experiment in New Caledonia Power Tesla’s Ambitions?
“New Caledonia, in its way of exploiting its ore, is perceived as a country which contributes to the fight against global warming,” the territory’s president, Louis Mapou, said in an interview. “We have very high production costs in New Caledonia, it is true, but we respect human rights, respect the rights of local people and… Continue reading Can a Sustainable Mining Experiment in New Caledonia Power Tesla’s Ambitions?
Tesla in 2022 is going to be about growth and battery cells
When I think about what Tesla’s upcoming 2022 year is going to look like, I think it will revolve around growth, much like 2021. But there will also be a renewed focus on securing battery cells in an even more competitive landscape. Gigafactory Shanghai has proven to have plenty of room to grow, and it… Continue reading Tesla in 2022 is going to be about growth and battery cells
Tesla’s trunk latch and rear camera recalls extend to 200,000 more vehicles in China
Tesla has started two recalls of almost 500,000 vehicles in the US due to a problem with its trunk latch and reverse camera. Now we learn that the same recalls are extending to 200,000 more vehicles in China. Yesterday, we reported on NHTSA announcing that Tesla initiated two recalls. The first recall affects about 119,000… Continue reading Tesla’s trunk latch and rear camera recalls extend to 200,000 more vehicles in China
China to cut new energy vehicle subsidies by 30% in 2022
The ministry had said in April 2020 that subsidies for NEV would be cut from 2020 to 2022 by 10%, 20% and 30% respectively. BEIJING: China will cut its subsidies on new energy vehicles (NEV), such as electric cars, by 30% next year, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. The Ministry said on its website… Continue reading China to cut new energy vehicle subsidies by 30% in 2022
Tesla recall of nearly half a million electric cars includes China
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) — Tesla is recalling more than 475,000 of its Model 3 and Model S electric cars to address rearview camera and trunk issues that increase the risk of crashing, the U.S. road safety regulator said on Thursday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been discussing another camera issue with the… Continue reading Tesla recall of nearly half a million electric cars includes China
The Morning After: 2021’s winners in tech
Happy almost new year! We’re wrapping up 2021 with some of the big winners of the last twelve months, whether that was NFTs (ugh), the metaverse (double ugh), Apple’s change of direction on device repair or the boom in home workout tech. We also mention Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3, which makes the most compelling… Continue reading The Morning After: 2021’s winners in tech
Tesla (TSLA) Recalls 475K Plus US Cars Over Potential Defects
Tesla Inc. TSLA is recalling more than 475,000 cars in the United States. The electric vehicle (EV) maker confirmed that it is recalling 356,309 vehicles because of a defective rear-view camera, affecting 2017-2020 Model 3 cars. Another 119,009 Model S vehicles are being recalled because of potential problems with the front trunk or boot. Per… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) Recalls 475K Plus US Cars Over Potential Defects