For every fan of complex, cutting-edge technological powerhouse automobiles, there are folks who think climate control is too much (or even air conditioning at all). They think automatic transmissions are wildly unnecessary. Don’t even bring up all the off-road tech wizardry in the new Defender to a Land Rover purist. Robert Bollinger agrees and he’s… Continue reading Bollinger B1 and B2 release date, price, specs, range, and more for the rugged EV truck and SUV – Inverse
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EV makers confront risk of runaway prices for battery metals
TOKYO — Makers of electric vehicles and EV batteries have staked claim to both supplies and alternatives to lithium, cobalt and nickel as fast-rising prices of these crucial metals threaten to soar higher in the coming years. The International Energy Agency estimates global demand for lithium will be 42 times greater in 2040 than in 2020, assuming a target… Continue reading EV makers confront risk of runaway prices for battery metals
Good Entry Point for NIO Stock? Analyst Weighs In
Nio (NIO) investors usually have high expectations from the company dubbed the Tesla of China. Before Thursday’s post-2Q21’s results, in the prior 11 quarters, shares fell eight times following the quarter’s financial report. Going by Thursday’s action, you can now make that 9 out of 12. Not that the results were bad. In fact, there… Continue reading Good Entry Point for NIO Stock? Analyst Weighs In
Autos & Transportation · 12:43 AM UTCFord counterattacks in ‘cruise’ dispute with GMFord Motor Co (F.N) said late on Friday it will ask the U.S. Paten…
DETROIT, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said late on Friday it will ask the U.S. Patent Office to rescind trademarks obtained by rival General Motors Co (GM.N) for the terms “Cruise” and “Super Cruise,” escalating a brawl GM began by suing Ford over its use of “Blue Cruise” for an automated driving… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 12:43 AM UTCFord counterattacks in ‘cruise’ dispute with GMFord Motor Co (F.N) said late on Friday it will ask the U.S. Paten…
Ford counterattacks in ‘cruise’ dispute with GM
DETROIT – Ford Motor Co said late on Friday it will ask the U.S. Patent Office to rescind trademarks obtained by rival General Motors Co for the terms “Cruise” and “Super Cruise,” escalating a brawl GM began by suing Ford over its use of “Blue Cruise” for an automated driving system. The legal fight between… Continue reading Ford counterattacks in ‘cruise’ dispute with GM
Tesla says Elon Musk’s 2020 compensation was nil
SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on as he visits the construction site of Tesla’s gigafactory in Gruenheide, near Berlin, Germany, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi Aug 13 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) said on Friday Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s total compensation for 2020 was nil, compared to $23,760 in 2019. The… Continue reading Tesla says Elon Musk’s 2020 compensation was nil
EvGateway and Ampcontrol to provide Revel with smart charging software
Revel’s bright blue electric scooters, and now its bright blue Tesla taxis, have become high-visibility features of the New York City streetscape (the rideshare provider also operates in Washington DC, Miami and San Francisco). Now Revel has selected software vendor Ampcontrol and network infrastructure provider EvGateway to supply a software solution to optimize charging at… Continue reading EvGateway and Ampcontrol to provide Revel with smart charging software
China’s CATL seeks $9bn to expand li-ion battery production
SHANGHAI (Reuters) — Chinese battery giant CATL said it was planning a private share placement to raise up to 58.2 billion yuan ($8.98 billion) to fund six projects aimed at boosting its production capacity of lithium-ion batteries. The massive fundraising comes as the Ningdo-based firm – formally Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd – expands battery… Continue reading China’s CATL seeks $9bn to expand li-ion battery production
Autos & Transportation · 11:07 AM UTCTesla’s Musk hopes to make first cars at Berlin plant in OctTesla (TSLA.O) hopes to make the first cars at its “G…
BERLIN, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O) hopes to make the first cars at its “Gigafactory” in Gruenheide, near Berlin, in October or soon afterwards, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Friday. Tesla has pushed back the expected opening of the gigafactory to late 2021, blaming German bureaucratic hurdles. The plant has also faced local… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 11:07 AM UTCTesla’s Musk hopes to make first cars at Berlin plant in OctTesla (TSLA.O) hopes to make the first cars at its “G…
Tesla’s Musk hopes to make first cars at Berlin plant in Oct
By Paul Carrel 3 Min Read BERLIN (Reuters) -Tesla hopes to make the first cars at its “Gigafactory” in Gruenheide, near Berlin, in October or soon afterwards, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Friday. Slideshow ( 2 images ) Tesla has pushed back the expected opening of the gigafactory to late 2021, blaming German bureaucratic… Continue reading Tesla’s Musk hopes to make first cars at Berlin plant in Oct