Netherlands-based charging network Fastned is teaming up with Tesla to build a huge dual-branded charging station in Oxford. Fastned has deployed some 137 fast charging stations in several European countries. Early on, the network tried to appeal to Tesla drivers by adding Tesla CHAdeMO adapters to its stations. Now that Tesla uses the CCS standard… Continue reading Tesla and Fastned to build massive co-branded charging station in Oxford, UK
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Tesla faces a huge fine in Norway for throttling battery charging speeds
Tesla has been ordered to pay 136,000 kroner ($16,000) each to thousands of customers in Norway for slowing down charging speeds, according to Nettavisen via Electrek. A 2019 software update was found to have affected the battery life in Tesla Model S vehicles manufactured between 2013 and 2015, sparking a complaint by dozens of Norwegian… Continue reading Tesla faces a huge fine in Norway for throttling battery charging speeds
Tesla is found guilty of throttling charging speed, asked to pay $16,000 to thousands of owners
In court in Norway, Tesla was found guilty of throttling charging speed and battery capacity through a software update. Unless it appeals, Tesla is going to have to pay $16,000 to each of the thousands of owners affected in the country. The fine could be even more significant as other similar legal efforts are on… Continue reading Tesla is found guilty of throttling charging speed, asked to pay $16,000 to thousands of owners
Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems – Gadgets 360
The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems. In urging federal regulation, Ford CEO Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognise a need to more closely monitor the emerging technology,… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems – Gadgets 360
Cleantechnica: Tesla and Volkswagen — A European Battery Factory Race (Video)000909
The “EV Stock Channel” has published a video titled “European battery factory race (VW & Tesla).” It took a dive into how both companies are establishing electric vehicle battery factories and what it means for Europe. Tesla will manufacture its new 4680 battery cells at Gigafactory in Berlin with the goal of getting to around… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla and Volkswagen — A European Battery Factory Race (Video)000909
Clean Technica: Yes, Abusing Autopilot IS Reckless Driving. Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Differently000908
Let’s file this one under: “Things we shouldn’t have to tell people.” Yes, climbing out of the driver’s seat while Tesla Autopilot is engaged is reckless driving, by any definition. It should never be encouraged. Normally, we wouldn’t have to explain stuff like this, but a popular personality in the Tesla fan community with tens… Continue reading Clean Technica: Yes, Abusing Autopilot IS Reckless Driving. Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Differently000908
Elon Musk says Tesla eyeing Russia as a potential production hub
Tesla CEO Elon Musk MOSCOW: Elon Musk said on Friday that Tesla was close to establishing a presence in Russia and was looking at whether it could open factories there. Addressing an event in Russia via video link, Musk said the company already had production sites in China and the United States, but was looking… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla eyeing Russia as a potential production hub
Fisker says it’s going to make an electric popemobile – pope or nope?
We now have the answer to the question: “Who on earth is going to buy the new Fisker electric car?” The answer: Pope Francis. Is it pope or dope? Henrik Fisker is a controversial figure in the electric vehicle community. While he is undeniably a prolific designer, he has had a contentious body of work… Continue reading Fisker says it’s going to make an electric popemobile – pope or nope?
Tesla and Fastned create ‘Energy Superhub’ charging station
Tesla and Fastned, a Dutch charging network, are creating what they call an ‘Energy Superhub,’ a large dual-branded charging station in Oxford. Fastned is a Netherland-based company that expanded across other European markets over the last few years. While Tesla owners often stick to Tesla’s own charging stations, Fastned tried to appeal to Tesla drivers… Continue reading Tesla and Fastned create ‘Energy Superhub’ charging station
Tesla cars are reportedly banned from parking at some Chinese government offices over security concerns
Staff at Chinese government offices were told to not park Tesla cars at work, sources told Reuters. Cameras in Tesla’s cars help drivers park, but have left some Chinese officials with security concerns. Tesla faces a potential regulatory clampdown from Chinese authorities. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Some Chinese government employees have been… Continue reading Tesla cars are reportedly banned from parking at some Chinese government offices over security concerns