By Paul Lienert, Hyunjoo Jin 3 Min Read (Reuters) – Global heavy truck manufacturers are lining up technology partners to help build out self-driving systems for long-haul freight that could see widespread commercial service well before self-driving robotaxis. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Volvo is seen on the front grill of a Volvo XC40 SUV… Continue reading Aurora, Volvo are latest partners on self-driving heavy trucks
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Volkswagen is really rebranding as ‘Voltswagen’ in the US
Volkswagen is changing the name of its American brand to Voltswagen, in a not-so-subtle nod to the German automaker’s multibillion-dollar effort to become the biggest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world. The company was apparently planning to make the announcement at the end of April but accidentally published a press release about the name change… Continue reading Volkswagen is really rebranding as ‘Voltswagen’ in the US
Musk says battery cell constraints impact production of Tesla Semi
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read Slideshow ( 2 images ) (Reuters) -Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk tweeted on Tuesday that supply constraints related to battery cells are making it difficult to scale up production of its long-delayed Tesla Semi electric commercial truck, sending the company’s shares down nearly 2%. “Demand is no problem, but… Continue reading Musk says battery cell constraints impact production of Tesla Semi
BMW has got its timing right for beefing up electric cars: CEO
By Nick Carey, Christina Amann 3 Min Read LONDON (Reuters) – BMW has timed its shift to electric cars well and its upcoming products will upend the perception the German carmaker is behind on electrification and could make its stock compete with the likes of Tesla Inc, its top executive said. Slideshow ( 5 images… Continue reading BMW has got its timing right for beefing up electric cars: CEO
Recycling startup Redwood Materials is partnering with Proterra to supply EV battery materials sustainably
A growing number of companies have emerged over the last few years determined to reduce waste in the electric vehicle battery market. Chief among these is recycling firm Redwood Materials, which has quickly expanded since its launch in 2017 by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel to become the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. Now… Continue reading Recycling startup Redwood Materials is partnering with Proterra to supply EV battery materials sustainably
Rivian and Lucid Motors sued by Illinois automotive dealers
In a lawsuit filed in Cook County Court, Illinois, Rivian and Lucid Motors are being sued for their direct-to-consumer business model. The suit also lists Illinois secretary of state Jesse White as a defendant. It claims his office “has abandoned its enforcement role.” The 70-page lawsuit was filed by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, Chicago… Continue reading Rivian and Lucid Motors sued by Illinois automotive dealers
Tesla goes on hiring spree at Gigafactory Texas, prepares new battery cell factory
Tesla is turning on the recruiting machine in Texas as it adds about 50 new jobs based out of Gigafactory Texas, including many jobs related to local battery cell production. The automaker has lot going on right now when it comes to adding production capacity. It has Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas, two brand new… Continue reading Tesla goes on hiring spree at Gigafactory Texas, prepares new battery cell factory
Tesla secures order for 10 electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers
Tesla has secured a new order for 10 Tesla electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers with almost $2 million in US government support. Since unveiling the Tesla Semi in 2017, Tesla has been taking reservations with large deposits for the electric truck. The Tesla Semi has been delayed several times, but it now appears to be… Continue reading Tesla secures order for 10 electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers
Tesla CEO Musk’s anti-union tweet from 2018 must be deleted: U.S. labor board
By Reuters Staff 3 Min Read (Reuters) – Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s 2018 tweet threatening employees would lose their stock options if they formed a union was illegal and should be deleted, the U.S. National Labor Relations Board said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during… Continue reading Tesla CEO Musk’s anti-union tweet from 2018 must be deleted: U.S. labor board
Electric batteries: at Northvolt, the dream is already coming true
Four years ago, it was still just a crazy gamble. Today, in Skelleftea in northern Sweden, the dream is coming true. In a few months, by the end of 2021, the Northvolt plant near the Arctic Circle will start delivering its first batteries for electric cars. A small feat: the former Swedish “start-up”, which employs… Continue reading Electric batteries: at Northvolt, the dream is already coming true