Porsche invests in German startup aiming to be a one-stop shop for carbon neutral homes

Porsche’s venture arm has taken a minority stake in 1Komma5, a five-month-old German startup aiming to offer households everything needed for a carbon neutral home, including energy storage, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and solar. The investment, the amount of which was not disclosed, follows a series of deals made by Porsche Ventures in the… Continue reading Porsche invests in German startup aiming to be a one-stop shop for carbon neutral homes

Toyota partners with BYD to build affordable $30,000 electric car

Toyota has reportedly partnered with China’s BYD to build a new affordable electric car to launch next year. The Japanese automaker has widely been recognized as a laggard in the transition to electric vehicles. Years of betting on hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid vehicles has put Toyota behind on battery-electric vehicles. The automaker only recently… Continue reading Toyota partners with BYD to build affordable $30,000 electric car

Autos & Transportation · December 2, 2021 · 10:15 PM UTCExclusive: Toyota turns to Chinese tech to reach its electric holy grailToyota Motor Corp will…

Toyota’s new China-only EV sedan to hit market late 2022 New EV set to join Toyota’s ‘bZ series’ electric range Car will use BYD’s ‘breakthrough’ LFP Blade battery Part of broader effort to learn low-cost know-how from BYD BEIJING, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) will launch an all-electric small sedan in China… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · December 2, 2021 · 10:15 PM UTCExclusive: Toyota turns to Chinese tech to reach its electric holy grailToyota Motor Corp will…

TechnologyTesla launches electric quad bike in U.S. for kidsDecember 2, 2021

A Tesla logo is seen at the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai, China January 7, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song//File Photo Dec 2 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has launched an electric quad bike for kids in the United States for $1,900, two years after the electric-car maker introduced the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) along with its pickup… Continue reading TechnologyTesla launches electric quad bike in U.S. for kidsDecember 2, 2021

Polestar teases its upcoming electric SUV, the Polestar 3, set for release in 2022

Polestar offered a glimpse of its upcoming electric SUV, the Polestar 3, which will be the Volvo performance sub-brand’s first car manufactured in the United States. The SUV, which is expected to roll out in 2022, will slot into the premium category, putting it in competition with EVs like the Tesla Model X, Audi E-tron,… Continue reading Polestar teases its upcoming electric SUV, the Polestar 3, set for release in 2022

Indian ride-hailing firm Ola plans IPO in H1 2022, readies superapp

Indian ride-hailing company Ola plans to go public in the first half of 2022, Chief Executive Officer Bhavish Aggarwal said on Thursday, undeterred by the recent volatility and lackluster listing of some start-ups in the country. Ola, backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group, is also gearing up to create something of a “super app” with plans… Continue reading Indian ride-hailing firm Ola plans IPO in H1 2022, readies superapp

Autos & TransportationGM boosts profit outlook as supply chain troubles easeDecember 1, 2021

The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register DETROIT, Dec 1 (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) expects full year adjusted pre-tax profits will reach about $14 billion, higher than the… Continue reading Autos & TransportationGM boosts profit outlook as supply chain troubles easeDecember 1, 2021

Autos & TransportationSan Francisco agency opposes Cruise robotaxi application, citing safetyDecember 1, 2021

A Cruise self-driving car, which is owned by General Motors Corp, is seen outside the company’s headquarters in San Francisco where it does most of its testing, in California, U.S., September 26, 2018. Picture taken on September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Heather Somerville Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register Dec 1 (Reuters) – San… Continue reading Autos & TransportationSan Francisco agency opposes Cruise robotaxi application, citing safetyDecember 1, 2021

Full Self-Driving Diary: A longtime Tesla driver’s perspective on FSD beta

After a month of safe and cautious driving, I finally achieved a Safety Score of 99 last week, and shortly thereafter, I was granted access to the Full Self-Driving Beta for my 2021 Model Y. The experience with the FSD Beta over the last seven days has made a few things clear: it’s very much… Continue reading Full Self-Driving Diary: A longtime Tesla driver’s perspective on FSD beta