Detroit — Toyota, the top-selling automaker in the U.S., is rolling out its first fully electric vehicle in eight years. The company on Tuesday unveiled the battery-powered bZ4X small SUV, which starts at $42,000 and can go up to 252 miles per charge. The bZ4X, which will be sold globally, adds to the 38 electric… Continue reading Toyota unveils first electric vehicle since RAV4 EV in 2014
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Auto CEOs and Biden administration officials call for charging interoperability
The White House recently held a virtual meeting with representatives of most of the major automakers to discuss electric vehicles and charging. According to Reuters, senior Biden administration officials and automotive leaders agreed on the importance of interoperability for charging infrastructure. “There was broad consensus that charging stations and vehicles need to be interoperable and… Continue reading Auto CEOs and Biden administration officials call for charging interoperability
Tesla accelerates hiring for Optimus robot project, develops ‘overall humanoid software architecture’
Tesla is ramping up hiring for its Optimus robot project, also known as Tesla Bot, as it starts using its AI expertise to develop its “overall humanoid software architecture”. As we previously reported, it feels like the Tesla Bot project went from a side project for the company to a top priority in a very… Continue reading Tesla accelerates hiring for Optimus robot project, develops ‘overall humanoid software architecture’
The Station: Calling all mobility founders, an unexpected Tesla Cyber Rodeo cameo and Gogoro’s public debut
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. First… Continue reading The Station: Calling all mobility founders, an unexpected Tesla Cyber Rodeo cameo and Gogoro’s public debut
German Handelsblatt: New sustainability target: Mercedes wants to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030004112
Es war ein Signal des Aufbruchs. Bereits einige Tage vor seinem offiziellen Amtsantritt als CEO von Mercedes-Benz vor fast drei Jahren verkündete Ola Källenius, den Stuttgarter Autobauer binnen 20 Jahren völlig klimaneutral ausrichten zu wollen. Nun setzt der Schwede seiner Truppe ein ehrgeiziges Zwischenziel bei seiner „Ambition 2039“. Konkret soll die Marke mit dem Stern… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: New sustainability target: Mercedes wants to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030004112
German Handelsblatt: Supply chain bottlenecks: Due to a lack of parts: Volkswagen doubles the holding period for company car 004110
Volkswagen-Autos nur noch für reguläre Kunden Tiguan-Fertigung im Wolfsburger Stammwerk von Volkswagen: Konzerneigene Manager müssen nun viel länger auf einen Dienstwagen warten. (Foto: www.imago-images.de) Die anhaltende Teilenot und die damit immer wieder verbundenen Produktionsstopps führen bei Volkswagen zu außerordentlichen Entscheidungen. Der VW-Konzern hat seinen Beschäftigten am Freitag mitgeteilt, dass die Haltedauer von Dienstwagen auf 24 Monate… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Supply chain bottlenecks: Due to a lack of parts: Volkswagen doubles the holding period for company car 004110
Executive Chairman Bill Ford Continues To Buy More Ford Shares – Benzinga – Benzinga
I was recently listening to Barry’s Ritholtz’s Masters in Business podcast interview with Darren Palmer, the VP of Ford’s Global EV Program, and he discusses the development of Ford’s first three all electric vehicles, including the Mustang Mach-E and the Ford F-150 Lightening truck. It was a fascinating interview and provided insights into how… Continue reading Executive Chairman Bill Ford Continues To Buy More Ford Shares – Benzinga – Benzinga
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EV maker Nio suspends production as China’s COVID-19 curbs disrupt supply chain …
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio said on Saturday it has suspended production after the country’s measures to contain the recent surge of COVID-19 cases disrupted operations at its suppliers. “Since March, due to reasons to do with the epidemic, the company’s supplier partners in several places including Jilin, Shanghai and Jiangsu suspended production one after the… Continue reading EV maker Nio suspends production as China’s COVID-19 curbs disrupt supply chain …
Inside Mercedes’ plan to deliver hands-free driving to the masses
I’m sitting in the passenger seat of a special Mercedes Benz S-Class on a blindingly bright California spring day, casually watching an autonomous delivery robot roll through a crosswalk on its way to deliver someone’s takeout meal in Santa Monica. The test driver next to me chuckles as we’re about to merge onto the highway… Continue reading Inside Mercedes’ plan to deliver hands-free driving to the masses