Tesla has applied for a patent on new electrolyte solutions for a new lithium metal or anode-free battery cell. Over the last year, we have been reporting on Tesla’s battery research partner, Jeff Dahn and his team at Dalhousie University, unveiling the impressive results of tests on a new battery cell that could last over… Continue reading Tesla patents new technology for lithium metal/anode-free battery cells
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Elon Musk Brags That Tesla Is “Very Close” to Full, Level 5 Self Driving
For years, we’ve been promised a near future in which cars drive themselves as well as a human motorist — while their occupants scroll through Twitter or browse Netflix in a cozy cabin with comfy seats. That dream, formally known as Level 5 autonomy, is probably still many years out — but Tesla CEO Elon Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk Brags That Tesla Is “Very Close” to Full, Level 5 Self Driving
Exclusive: Electric car maker Fisker eyes deal to go public: sources
(Reuters) – Electric vehicle maker Fisker Inc is in talks to go public through a sale to a so-called blank-check acquisition company, modeled after a successful deal earlier this year by peer Nikola Corp, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Nikola shares are up more than 60% since it went public last month… Continue reading Exclusive: Electric car maker Fisker eyes deal to go public: sources
Tesla ‘very close’ to full self-driving, Musk says
Tesla will be able to make its vehicles completely autonomous by the end of this year, founder Elon Musk has said. It was already “very close” to achieving the basic requirements of this “level-five” autonomy, which requires no driver input, he said. Tesla’s current, level-two Autopilot requires the driver to remain alert and ready to… Continue reading Tesla ‘very close’ to full self-driving, Musk says
@FaradayFuture: The 405 Highway Mode
In Tesla’s first Autonomy Day, one analyst from Los Angeles asked Elon Musk how the new Full Self-Driving Computer (FSD) would handle the infamous Los Angeles traffic. Mr. Musk, with his usual Jack Sparrow swagger, told him that he would be happy to consider including a “Los Angeles” mode in his future software update. Well, it… Continue reading @FaradayFuture: The 405 Highway Mode
Karma Automotive raises $100 million as it looks to resell it EV platform to other automakers
Karma Automotive has raised a $100 million lifeline from outside investors, as reported by Bloomberg, with the struggling electric vehicle maker’s fortunes likely buoyed by the current market optimism on other EV companies including Tesla. Karma is the reincarnated version of Fisker Automotive, which previously faced bankruptcy before being acquired by Wanxiang Group in 2014.… Continue reading Karma Automotive raises $100 million as it looks to resell it EV platform to other automakers
@niche: Press Here’s how Lordstown Motors’ new Endurance truck compares to Tesla’s Cybertruck
Lordstown Motors has unveiled its flagship electric pickup truck, the Endurance. The electric pickup truck is will soon be saturated with both startups like Lordstown Motors, and veteran automakers such as Ford and Tesla. According to Lordstown Motors, the Endurance will be the first electric pickup truck to market in the US. The single-motor rear-wheel-drive… Continue reading @niche: Press Here’s how Lordstown Motors’ new Endurance truck compares to Tesla’s Cybertruck
@niche: Press Lordstown Motors’ new electric pickup may hit the market before Tesla’s Cybertruck
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BMW wants customers to pay a subscription fee to use features the car already has installed, like a heated steering wheel or adaptive cruise control
In July, BMW will roll out a sweeping software update that includes digital personalization and on-demand functions. The automaker envisions a future where people will subscribe to existing features on their cars, such as a heated steering wheel or adaptive cruise control. The software will be compatible with BMWs with the automaker’s latest Operating System… Continue reading BMW wants customers to pay a subscription fee to use features the car already has installed, like a heated steering wheel or adaptive cruise control
ALYI – Alternet Sustainable EV Ride-share Business Accelerates Amid Industry Momentum
DALLAS, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today confirmed a $2.5 million prefunding deal in conjunction with a recently announced $25 million first tranche investment at a $50 million enterprise valuation that is anticipated to close within the next 90 days (see more investment details below). The $2.5 million confirmation is made in… Continue reading ALYI – Alternet Sustainable EV Ride-share Business Accelerates Amid Industry Momentum