The battery affiliate of the South Korean giant may need to build its first megafactory in the US. Samsung agreed a deal to build all lithium-ion cells for Amazon-backed EV truck company Rivian. One expert said the sheer numbers meant a US factory for Samsung SDI would make sense. See more stories on Insider’s business… Continue reading Samsung may need to build its first US battery megafactory after its deal with Amazon-backed unicorn Rivian
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German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Elon Musk fights with violent allegations of self-driving motor vehicle000764
The amazing thing this time is the silence. A few days ago, the influential US consumer magazine Consumer Reports announced the electric car manufacturer Tesla missed a broadside. According to the magazine, dangerous deficiencies have been found in Tesla’s driver assistant called “Autopilot”: A Tesla Model Y would drive itself even with an empty driver’s… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Elon Musk fights with violent allegations of self-driving motor vehicle000764
German Manager Magazin: BMW: Oliver Zipse on higher growth targets, electromobility, China and Apple000764
BMW boss Oliver Zipse calls for new growth and calls for even more state aid for electrification. A conversation about insufficiently sustainable electric cars, China and the new competition from Apple and Tesla. Go to source
Ford CEO Jim Farley says insourcing battery production a priority – Automotive News
GM this month revealed plans for a second U.S. battery cell manufacturing plant, this time in Spring Hill, Tenn., with South Korean joint-venture partner LG Chem Ltd. The automaker also is building a battery plant in northeastern Ohio; each site represents a $2.3 billion investment. Farley would not say whether Ford has specific plans for… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Farley says insourcing battery production a priority – Automotive News
Consumer Reports proved that a Tesla will drive with nobody behind the wheel following fatal crash (TSLA)
Consumer Reports showed that it’s possible to turn on Tesla Autopilot with nobody behind the wheel. The firm’s car-testing director was able to sit in the passenger’s seat while the Tesla drove itself. The demonstration comes after a fatal Tesla crash where authorities said nobody was driving. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Consumer… Continue reading Consumer Reports proved that a Tesla will drive with nobody behind the wheel following fatal crash (TSLA)
Clean Technica: Pegatron Will Build A Tesla Parts Plant In Texas000789
Pegatron, a company based out of Taiwan, will build a plant in El Paso, Texas, that will provide components for Tesla, Reuters reports. Pegatron officials said that the details of its overseas plant investments are still in the planning stages. Back in November, the company said it would set up a factory in the U.S.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Pegatron Will Build A Tesla Parts Plant In Texas000789
Arrival Developing Electric Vehicles Without Assembly Line
“This is about getting the best, optimal delivery vehicle for us,” Mr. Wake said. Globally, UPS operates a fleet of about 120,000 vehicles, and around 13,000 of them use alternatives to diesel engines such as batteries. In addition to UPS, BlackRock and the South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have invested in Arrival. Electric vehicle… Continue reading Arrival Developing Electric Vehicles Without Assembly Line
China market regulator urges Tesla to ensure product quality in China
Tesla charging stations are pictured in a parking lot in Shanghai, China March 13, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song China’s market regulator said on Wednesday that it has urged U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) to ensure its product quality in China, following an incident at the Shanghai auto show that drew wide attention in social… Continue reading China market regulator urges Tesla to ensure product quality in China
Huawei is not a carmaker. It wants to be the Bosch of China
One after another, Chinese tech giants have announced their plans for the auto space over the last few months. Some internet companies, like search engine provider Baidu, decided to recruit help from a traditional carmaker to produce cars. Xiaomi, which makes its own smartphones but has stressed for years it’s a light-asset firm making money… Continue reading Huawei is not a carmaker. It wants to be the Bosch of China
Elon Musk: Data recovered ‘so far’ shows Autopilot not enabled in Houston crash
This weekend two men aged 59 and 69 died when the Tesla Model S they were in left the road, hit a tree and caught fire. As KHOU 11 reported, investigators say their bodies were found in the front passenger seat and back seat, and Constable Mark Herman told reporters that investigators are “100 percent… Continue reading Elon Musk: Data recovered ‘so far’ shows Autopilot not enabled in Houston crash