Stahl: In the ’60s and ’70s everybody in the United States knew about Volkswagen. The Beetle, the Minibus. But since then Volkswagen has not done well in the United States. Why is that, do you think? Diess: It’s difficult. First of all, I have to accept, we lost ground here in the U.S. I think… Continue reading VW CEO Herbert Diess on ’60 Minutes’: ‘We have to become relevant in the U.S.’ – Automotive News
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Clean Technica: Elon Musk Announces Tesla AI Day #2001982
Tesla is having AI Day #2 in a few months. CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla would hold a second AI Day on August 19 later this year. He also said that there were so many cool updates regarding Tesla AI, and when asked by Dave Lee about showing a sneak preview of the Tesla… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk Announces Tesla AI Day #2001982
Tesla to recall over 100,000 vehicles in China
Tesla Model 3 sedans and Tesla Model X sport utility vehicle in Shanghai, China May 8, 2020. [Photo/Agencies] BEIJING – Electric carmaker Tesla will recall 107,293 vehicles in China from May 23 due to safety risks, said the website of China’s top watchdog on Monday. The recall, initiated by Tesla (Shanghai) Co Ltd, involves Model… Continue reading Tesla to recall over 100,000 vehicles in China
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory dispatches second export shipment
Employees work at the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai, Nov 20, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua] SHANGHAI – A ship loaded with over 4,000 electric cars produced by US automaker Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory left a Shanghai port for Belgium on Sunday. This is the second export shipment of Tesla cars from Shanghai since the factory resumed production on April… Continue reading Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory dispatches second export shipment
Drive Pilot breaks new ground as Mercedes sells Level 3 models
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
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