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Lordstown Motors new management says it may seek money from General Motors

In a reversal, Lordstown Motors’ new management said the company isn’t so bad off after all and has enough confirmed preorders for its electric pickup to start production this fall with enough money to run through early next year. The sunnier outlook comes days after the company stated in a government filing that it did not have enough funds to… Continue reading Lordstown Motors new management says it may seek money from General Motors

Geely’s EV brand Zeekr sells out of deliverable cars for this year

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Visitors check a Zeekr 001, a model from Geely’s new premium electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr, at its factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China April 15, 2021. REUTERS/Yilei Sun/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) – Zeekr, a new premium electric vehicle (EV) brand launched this year by Geely, has… Continue reading Geely’s EV brand Zeekr sells out of deliverable cars for this year

Bitcoin tops $40,000 after Musk says Tesla could use it again

By Tom Wilson, Tom Westbrook 3 Min Read LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Bitcoin climbed above $40,000 on Monday, after yet another weekend of price swings following tweets from Tesla boss Elon Musk, who fended off criticism over his market influence and said Tesla sold bitcoin but may resume transactions using it. Bitcoin has gyrated to Musk’s views… Continue reading Bitcoin tops $40,000 after Musk says Tesla could use it again

Fehrer Automotive Holds Official Opening for Gadsden Plant Expansion

GADSDEN, Ala., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fehrer Automotive held an official opening and ribbon cutting for a new expansion at its Gadsden plant on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, marking continued growth for one of Etowah County’s largest manufacturers. The company has invested more than $6 million in the 200,000-square foot facility expansion, giving Fehrer… Continue reading Fehrer Automotive Holds Official Opening for Gadsden Plant Expansion

New 2022 Ferrari F171 hybrid supercar caught on camera

This is our first look at what could be a new Ferrari hybrid supercar using a V6 engine configuration, lining up as a new rival for the McLaren Artura.  Codenamed the F171, it’s possible that this will be the first model to make use of a six-cylinder engine that has been in development at Maranello… Continue reading New 2022 Ferrari F171 hybrid supercar caught on camera

Tesla downgrades range of brand new Model S Long Range

Tesla has downgraded the range of its brand new Model S Long Range, which also happens to be Tesla’s longest-range electric car, just a few days after launching the vehicle. The event Tesla held at its Fremont factory on Thursday was more about the Model S Plaid, the new top performance Model S, but it… Continue reading Tesla downgrades range of brand new Model S Long Range

China’s new data law casts wider net, from Teslas to robots

BEIJING — China has passed a new law that strengthens oversight of data collection within its borders, broadening authorities’ reach to include electric vehicles and factories in a move with repercussions for global enterprises. The Data Security Law is China’s first comprehensive legislation governing the handling of digital data. The National People’s Congress standing committee approved the act… Continue reading China’s new data law casts wider net, from Teslas to robots