Battery swapping is an old idea with a troubled history. Better Place, an Israeli startup that was a promising early promoter of EVs, made battery swapping a centerpiece of its strategy—it went bust in 2013. Tesla demonstrated a swapping system for Model S in 2013, but dropped the technology in 2015. Chinese EV startup NIO… Continue reading Battery swapping specialist Ample raises $160 million in Series C funding
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Tesla pushes new software update to improve Model S suspension, Autopark, and more
Tesla has started pushing a new software update to its fleet of Model S electric sedans in order to improve suspension, Autopark, and more. Some of the improvements are expected to make it to other vehicles too. When it comes to software updates, Tesla has been on a roll lately. The automaker has not only… Continue reading Tesla pushes new software update to improve Model S suspension, Autopark, and more
Indian auto parts makers’ shares gain on report of talks with Tesla
The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo BENGALURU, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Shares of Indian auto parts suppliers rose as much as 14% on Monday following a report electric-vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) was in talks with at least three companies to… Continue reading Indian auto parts makers’ shares gain on report of talks with Tesla
Clean Technica: Elon Musk In The Mainstream — Popularity & Perspectives (Video)001219
A futurist. A dreamer. An innovator who has had a global impact like no one else of that generation. Once an outlier physics whiz, Elon Musk in the mainstream is something to behold. His influence and direction in companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company are changing the way technology enters 21 century… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk In The Mainstream — Popularity & Perspectives (Video)001219
Inside the industry: Why aren’t politicians leading by example?
What is it they say about leading by example? As a recent BBC investigation revealed, when it comes to electric cars, our politicians are rather keener to promote the uptake than spend their own money on it. The BBC founded just two takers: Conservative MP Grant Shapps, a Tesla Model 3 owner, and Labour Ed… Continue reading Inside the industry: Why aren’t politicians leading by example?
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002776
Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002776
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002774
Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002774
Tesla on autopilot slams into Florida state police car
Orlando, Florida — A Tesla driving in autopilot mode slammed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate near downtown Orlando and narrowly missed its driver, who had pulled over to assist a disabled vehicle. Earlier this month, the U.S. government opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system after a series… Continue reading Tesla on autopilot slams into Florida state police car
Autonomous driving is resumed, but there is still a long way to go
3 ‘of reading The car that drives alone is back in the spotlight. A month ago, the Volkswagen group relaunched investments with a plan for robotaxis to 2030, however the state of the art of technology brings us back down to earth. The race for assisted driving, in fact, currently reached level 3 against the… Continue reading Autonomous driving is resumed, but there is still a long way to go
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002772
Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002772