Tag: Tesla

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

China EV maker Nio suspends production due to supply chain disruptions

SHANGHAI: 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… Continue reading China EV maker Nio suspends production due to supply chain disruptions

Tesla Subscription Service Launches in San Diego

Autonomy also operates in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Scott Painter, CEO and founder of the company, also founded Fair Inc., an automotive fin-tech company. Painter also founded and served as CEO of TrueCar Inc.  Photo: Autonomy Electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy continues its expansion in the state of California, now adding the San Diego market to its coverage… Continue reading Tesla Subscription Service Launches in San Diego

Elon Musk sets ‘massive wave of new products’ with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023

After delaying virtually all new vehicle launches for the last few years, Elon Musk has now set a strong timeline for Tesla to bring Cybertruck, Roadster, and Tesla Semi to production in 2023. Tesla has had the same lineup for a while now: Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The automaker has… Continue reading Elon Musk sets ‘massive wave of new products’ with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023

Jeep rehashes last year’s all-electric concept with Magneto 2.0

Jeep unveiled an updated Magneto 2.0 concept EV that renews its teasing of what the iconic off-roader could look like as a fully electric vehicle. Jeep didn’t mention any hardware upgrades for its custom-built motor but appears to have made some significant performance refinements from last year’s model. The Magneto 2.0’s motor operates at a… Continue reading Jeep rehashes last year’s all-electric concept with Magneto 2.0

UPDATE 2-Tesla, Block and Blockstream to mine bitcoin off solar power in Texas

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read (Changes sourcing, adds comment from Blockstream CEO) April 8 (Reuters) – Electric-vehicle maker Tesla Inc TSLA.O>, payments firm Block Inc and blockchain company Blockstream Corp will collaborate to mine bitcoin using solar power in Texas, Blockstream CEO Adam Back said on Friday. Tesla is building the solar power infrastructure… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Tesla, Block and Blockstream to mine bitcoin off solar power in Texas

German Handelsblatt: Supply chain bottlenecks: Due to a lack of parts: Volkswagen doubles the holding period for company car 004106

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 004106