By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Panasonic Corp President Kazuhiro Tsuga attends a joint news conference with Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda in Tokyo, Japan, December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (Reuters) – Panasonic Corp’s outgoing Chief Executive Kazuhiro Tsuga said the company will need to reduce its heavy reliance on Tesla Inc… Continue reading Outgoing CEO says Panasonic must cut Tesla reliance as battery tie-up evolves: FT
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Elon Musk crowns himself ‘Technoking’ of Tesla
Elon Musk has a new title at Tesla: “Technoking.” The electric automaker announced the head-scratching sobriquet in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, along with chief financial officer Zach Kirkhorn’s new position as “Master of Coin.” “Elon and Zach will also maintain their respective positions as Chief Executive Officer and… Continue reading Elon Musk crowns himself ‘Technoking’ of Tesla
VW to cut up to 4,000 jobs via early retirement, sources say
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is seen at a construction completion event of SAIC Volkswagen MEB electric vehicle plant in Shanghai, China November 8, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song BERLIN (Reuters) – Carmaker Volkswagen plans to cut up to 4,000 jobs at its plants in Germany by offering early or partial… Continue reading VW to cut up to 4,000 jobs via early retirement, sources say
German Handelsblatt: Automotive industry: Volkswagen depresses fixed costs: Up to 5000 jobs are to be cut 001546
Volkswagen saves on staff Vehicle production at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg: Jobs are also to be cut in production. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf Volkswagen produces too expensive; the fixed costs are far too high compared to the competition. The Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer has to regularly listen to this accusation on the stock exchange and by investors. VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automotive industry: Volkswagen depresses fixed costs: Up to 5000 jobs are to be cut 001546
Elon Musk says some Tesla drivers were removed from beta tests for its Full Self-Driving software for not paying attention to the road
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company pulled access for some Full Self-Driving software testers. Tesla “revoked beta where drivers did not pay sufficient attention to the road,” Musk said. On Friday, CNBC reported NTSB chair Robert Sumwalt sought new requirements for public testing. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tesla CEO Elon Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk says some Tesla drivers were removed from beta tests for its Full Self-Driving software for not paying attention to the road
Bollinger’s Rolling Chassis Is A Coachbuilders Dream – CarBuzz
And there’s a chassis-cab B2, too. Last year, electric vehicle startup Bollinger Motors lifted the wraps off the B1 SUV and B2 truck. Compared to the new wave of electric trucks and SUVs like the Rivian R1T and R1S, and Tesla Cybertruck, the B1 and B2 stand out thanks to their boxy, utilitarian designs, and… Continue reading Bollinger’s Rolling Chassis Is A Coachbuilders Dream – CarBuzz
Bollinger Motors debuts 2022 electric work trucks
Electric auto startup Bollinger Motors’s B1 SUV and B2 pickup are among the highly-anticipated crop of electric pickups scheduled to come to market in the next year. The pricey, $125,000 vehicles promise unique hauling capabilities as well as competitive towing and horsepower numbers compared to traditional petrol-powered trucks. But Bollinger also needs to put food on… Continue reading Bollinger Motors debuts 2022 electric work trucks
A fire broke out at Tesla’s Fremont factory, caused by molten aluminum and hydraulic fluid
A fire broke out at Tesla’s Fremont, California factory on Thursday. Fremont firefighters brought it under control with the help of Tesla’s fire response team. The fire was caused by “molten aluminum and hydraulic fluid.” See more stories on Insider’s business page. A fire broke out at Tesla’s Fremont factory in California on Thursday afternoon.… Continue reading A fire broke out at Tesla’s Fremont factory, caused by molten aluminum and hydraulic fluid
Canoo reveals Tesla Cybertruck rival with 320km range
Los Angeles-based EV start-up Canoo has taken the covers off its fully-electric pickup truck during the Motor Press Guild’s Virtual Media Day (VMD) yesterday. The production version of the pickup truck, which has 550 lb ft of torque, 1800 lb payload capacity and a 320km-plus range will open for pre-orders in Q2 2021, with deliveries beginning… Continue reading Canoo reveals Tesla Cybertruck rival with 320km range
Fire at Tesla’s Fremont factory under control, no injuries reported
By Kanishka Singh, Hyunjoo Jin 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A Tesla vehicle drives past Tesla’s primary vehicle factory in Fremont, California, U.S. May 11, 2020. REUTERS/Stephen Lam (Reuters) – A fire at electric carmaker Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California, was brought under control on Thursday evening and there were no immediate reports of injuries,… Continue reading Fire at Tesla’s Fremont factory under control, no injuries reported