New Delhi: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally admitted that developing a safe and reliable self-driving car is indeed a difficult task. In an earnings call in January, Musk had told investors that he was “highly confident the car will be able to drive itself with reliability in excess of human this year”. In a… Continue reading Developing safe self-driving car a ‘hard problem’, admits Musk
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Uber, Tesla, and Rivian are locked in a war for talent. Here’s how much they pay their employees.
Insider has analyzed salary data from some of the top transportation-tech companies. The list includes Tesla, Uber, Rivian, and Amazon-owned Zoox. The data comes from filings shared with the US government. See more stories on Insider’s business page. The war for talent between transportation technology companies is heating up, as the incumbents and upstarts poach… Continue reading Uber, Tesla, and Rivian are locked in a war for talent. Here’s how much they pay their employees.
Press release No. 29/2021 – Vehicle registrations in June 2021
Date 07/05/2021 Flensburg, July 5, 2021. 274,152 new registrations Passenger cars (Passenger cars) caused registrations to increase by +24.5 percent in June 2021 compared to the same month of the previous year. The share of private registrations was 33.0 percent, +25.7 percent above the figure for the same month last year. Commercial registrations increased by… Continue reading Press release No. 29/2021 – Vehicle registrations in June 2021
Clean Technica: Norway’s Plugin EV Share Hits 85% In June, Combustion Vehicles Falling Rapidly001024
Norway, the EV revolution leader, saw plugin electric vehicles hit 85.0% share in June 2021, up from 66.3% in June 2020. Non-plugin powertrains, including old-school combustion, and plugless hybrids, are all fading away. Overall auto volumes broke a new seasonal record for June with 20,392 units sold. The Tesla Model 3 was Norway’s overall bestselling… Continue reading Clean Technica: Norway’s Plugin EV Share Hits 85% In June, Combustion Vehicles Falling Rapidly001024
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW draws level with Tesla: Car maker starts wireless software updates
Interior of an ID.3 from Volkswagen The new software updates turn the screen on the dashboard into a control center. (Photo: Volkswagen) Wolfsburg What Tesla has been able to do for years, Volkswagen finally wants to be able to do. The Wolfsburg-based company is slowly approaching the topic of comprehensive software updates “over the air”… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW draws level with Tesla: Car maker starts wireless software updates
Tesla’s first European plant was supposed to open on July 1, but permit delays, lizards, and other problems have postponed it indefinitely (TSLA)
Tesla’s new factory outside of Berlin, Germany, was supposed to open on July 1. Permitting issues and environmental activists have delayed the plant’s opening. Tesla plans to churn out 500,000 cars at the plant, which is critical to its European strategy. See more stories on Insider’s business page. “Deutschland rocks,” Elon Musk told reporters during… Continue reading Tesla’s first European plant was supposed to open on July 1, but permit delays, lizards, and other problems have postponed it indefinitely (TSLA)
Luxury electric car maker Lucid setting up studio in Seattle in previous Microsoft Store space
A Lucid studio space showing off the company’s Lucid Air electric car. (Lucid Photo) Lucid, makers of a new luxury electric vehicle expected to begin production this year, is bringing one of its studio spaces to Seattle’s University Village. The new space will open in what was previously a Microsoft Store. Lucid’s branding is on… Continue reading Luxury electric car maker Lucid setting up studio in Seattle in previous Microsoft Store space
@Tesla: Tesla Q2 2021 Vehicle Production & Deliveries000073
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 2, 2021 – In the second quarter, we produced and delivered over 200,000 vehicles. Our teams have done an outstanding job navigating through global supply chain and logistics challenges. Production Deliveries Subject to operating lease accounting Model S/X 2,340 1,890 18% Model 3/Y 204,081 199,360 7% Total 206,421 201,250 7%… Continue reading @Tesla: Tesla Q2 2021 Vehicle Production & Deliveries000073
German Manager Magazin: Tesla’s top model “S Plaid” catches fire000914
The US electric car maker Tesla delivered a total of 206,421 vehicles in the second quarter. That is more than ever before in a three-month period. Tesla exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, because Tesla boss Elon Musk had warned just a few weeks ago of difficulties due to the shortage of computer chips. Deliveries of the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla’s top model “S Plaid” catches fire000914
General Motors commits $25 million to promote equity in EV transition
Detroit — General Motors Co. is creating a $25 million Climate Equity Fund that will focus on closing equity gaps, or disparities, as the auto industry transitions to electric and emissions-free vehicles, CEO Mary Barra announced Tuesday. Barra discussed the initiative during the Aspen Ideas Festival, saying it responds to “the need for equity considerations as the industry accelerates toward an all-electric future.” “Climate… Continue reading General Motors commits $25 million to promote equity in EV transition