Tag: Tesla

Hey big spender: Meeting a billionaire car collector

Some people have a fish tank in their home; Tej Kohli has a car tank. The spotlit, part-glazed extension holds five of his most precious motors: a Ferrari 430 Spider, a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, a Rolls-Royce Ghost, a Rolls-Royce Dawn and a Pagani Huayra. The Pagani is Kohli’s favourite, which is why it’s… Continue reading Hey big spender: Meeting a billionaire car collector

Clean Technica: Pepsi Shares An Update On Its Tesla Semi Order000711

In a press release by Frito-Lay, which is a division of PepsiCo, Inc., the company announced some good news for its sustainability goals. One part of the good news included a tidbit about the Tesla Semi. Pepsi noted that Frito-Lay cut absolute fleet greenhouse gas emissions in half while reducing its diesel usage by 78%… Continue reading Clean Technica: Pepsi Shares An Update On Its Tesla Semi Order000711

Production of the batteries for the Mercedes EQS, the Star’s anti-Tesla, has started in Hedelfingen

1 ‘of reading Mercedes-Benz has started the production of batteries for the Eqs in the Stuttgart-Hedelfingen (Germany) plant in view of the world premiere of the electric sedan scheduled for next April 15. An important step in the electrification strategy The EQS will mark the beginning of a new generation of high-performance electric vehicles with… Continue reading Production of the batteries for the Mercedes EQS, the Star’s anti-Tesla, has started in Hedelfingen

S.Korea’s LG shareholders approve plan to spin off affiliates

SEOUL: South Korea’s LG Corp shareholders on Friday approved the company’s plan to spin off five affiliates, which LG said would allow it to focus on existing core businesses such as electronics, chemicals and telecommunications services. LG announced in November that it would spin off a new holding company and transfer its holdings in LG… Continue reading S.Korea’s LG shareholders approve plan to spin off affiliates

Elon Musk says the new Cybertruck design won’t have any door handles

Elon Musk teased on Twitter that the updated Cybertruck would come without door handles. The original design had the same handles as other Tesla production cars. Musk said earlier in the month that more information would be available about the vehicle in April. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Elon Musk hinted on Twitter… Continue reading Elon Musk says the new Cybertruck design won’t have any door handles

Buying a Tesla with bitcoin comes with a lot of opportunities for missteps — and if you accidentally overpay, Tesla won’t reimburse you (TSLA)

Tesla now accepts bitcoin as a form of payment for its cars.  Bitcoin’s extreme volatility makes buying a car with the cryptocurrency a complicated process.  Tesla says it won’t reimburse buyers who accidentally overpay for a car.   See more stories on Insider’s business page. Electric car buyers can now purchase a Tesla using bitcoin. However,… Continue reading Buying a Tesla with bitcoin comes with a lot of opportunities for missteps — and if you accidentally overpay, Tesla won’t reimburse you (TSLA)

EV makers oppose delay to automotive emissions penalty increase

Electric vehicle manufacturers are pushing back against a decision to delay penalty increases for automakers who fail to meet fuel efficiency standards. A lobbying group representing legacy automakers — many of whom are now making substantial investments in zero-emissions vehicles — said the increase would have a significant economic impact during a time when the… Continue reading EV makers oppose delay to automotive emissions penalty increase

Automakers, suppliers and startups see growing market for in-vehicle AR/VR applications

Augmented and virtual reality have been used for years in gaming, design and shopping. Now, a new battle for market share is emerging — inside vehicles. Safety-glass windshields offer a new opportunity for suppliers, manufacturers and startups that are starting to adapt this technology: AR overlays digital information or images on what a user sees… Continue reading Automakers, suppliers and startups see growing market for in-vehicle AR/VR applications

Humble unveils an SUV powered by sunlight

Now, another California-based electric vehicle startup, Humble Motors, has revealed their concept SUV with a solar roof design they’ve named the Humble One. Instead of a glass roof, the Humble One has over 80 square feet of engineered photovoltaic cells that capture sunlight and transform it into energy. This generates enough electrical power to increase… Continue reading Humble unveils an SUV powered by sunlight