MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor tweeted Monday that after a weekend meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and “leading Bitcoin miners in North America,” the group has agreed to form a Bitcoin Mining Council, “to promote energy usage transparency [and] accelerate sustainability initiatives worldwide.” Musk tweeted earlier in the day that the group “committed to publish… Continue reading Elon Musk and Bitcoin miners say they want to address crypto’s sustainability problem
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Lordstown Motors slashes production forecast for its electric pickup
Lordstown Motors’ cash-rich SPAC dreams have turned out to be nothin’ more than wishes. The automaker reported Monday a disappointing first-quarter earnings that was a pile-up of red-ink-stained negativity. Lowlights include higher-than-expected forecasted expenses, a need to raise more capital and lower-than-anticipated production of its Endurance vehicle this year — from around 2,200 vehicles to… Continue reading Lordstown Motors slashes production forecast for its electric pickup
Tesla test vehicle spotted with lidar leads to rumors and confusion
A Tesla test vehicle spotted with lidar sensors has started some rumors and caused some confusion after CEO Elon Musk made it clear that the automaker wouldn’t use lidar. Most companies that are working to deliver a self-driving system are relying on lidar sensors. Lidar stands for Light Detection and Ranging, and it is a… Continue reading Tesla test vehicle spotted with lidar leads to rumors and confusion
Tesla accelerates Model S Plaid delivery timeline after delays, stops taking Model S Plaid+ orders
Tesla is accelerating its Model S Plaid delivery timeline after seemingly overcoming delays. At the same time, the automaker has stopped taking orders for the Model S Plaid+. After months of delays, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker will hold a delivery event on June 3 for the first new Model S after… Continue reading Tesla accelerates Model S Plaid delivery timeline after delays, stops taking Model S Plaid+ orders
Tesla tests Luminar sensor that Musk scorned as ‘fool’s errand’
Tesla, whose boss Elon Musk says he can develop a fully self-driving car without using laser-sensor technology, has a contract to use such sensors. Go to Source
Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems
Detroit – The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems. In urging federal regulation, Ford CEO Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognize a need to more closely monitor the emerging… Continue reading Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems
Tesla and Fastned to build massive co-branded charging station in Oxford, UK
Netherlands-based charging network Fastned is teaming up with Tesla to build a huge dual-branded charging station in Oxford. Fastned has deployed some 137 fast charging stations in several European countries. Early on, the network tried to appeal to Tesla drivers by adding Tesla CHAdeMO adapters to its stations. Now that Tesla uses the CCS standard… Continue reading Tesla and Fastned to build massive co-branded charging station in Oxford, UK
Tesla faces a huge fine in Norway for throttling battery charging speeds
Tesla has been ordered to pay 136,000 kroner ($16,000) each to thousands of customers in Norway for slowing down charging speeds, according to Nettavisen via Electrek. A 2019 software update was found to have affected the battery life in Tesla Model S vehicles manufactured between 2013 and 2015, sparking a complaint by dozens of Norwegian… Continue reading Tesla faces a huge fine in Norway for throttling battery charging speeds
Tesla is found guilty of throttling charging speed, asked to pay $16,000 to thousands of owners
In court in Norway, Tesla was found guilty of throttling charging speed and battery capacity through a software update. Unless it appeals, Tesla is going to have to pay $16,000 to each of the thousands of owners affected in the country. The fine could be even more significant as other similar legal efforts are on… Continue reading Tesla is found guilty of throttling charging speed, asked to pay $16,000 to thousands of owners
Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems – Gadgets 360
The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems. In urging federal regulation, Ford CEO Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognise a need to more closely monitor the emerging technology,… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems – Gadgets 360