Apple CEO Tim Cook dropped a few hints in an interview released Monday about the direction of the much-anticipated Apple car, including that autonomous vehicle technology will likely be a key feature. “The autonomy itself is a core technology, in my view,” Cook told Kara Swisher in an interview on the “Sway” podcast. “If you… Continue reading Tim Cook drops hints about autonomous tech and the Apple car
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Tesla introduces new 50% Supercharging discount at night in California to help with capacity
Tesla is introducing a new 50% discount for Supercharging during the night at Supercharger stations in metro areas in California. It’s the automaker’s latest move to help with network capacity. Last year, Tesla started testing temporary Supercharger discounts in California. In that case, it looked like Tesla was trying to incentivize people to charge at night… Continue reading Tesla introduces new 50% Supercharging discount at night in California to help with capacity
Tesla’s toxic superfans are giving community a bad name as stories go mainstream
Tesla’s problem with toxic fandom is starting to give the community a bad name as some stories of attacks against other electric vehicles go mainstream. The Detroit Free Press came out with a new article today headlined, “Tesla owner with Mustang Mach-E reports threats on social media from Tesla fans.” It includes several reports from… Continue reading Tesla’s toxic superfans are giving community a bad name as stories go mainstream
Mahindra’s new CEO seeks to revive growth at $19 billion group
Shah is also looking beyond automobiles for growth, with plans to venture into digital startups that have potential to grow into unicorns. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., the Indian sports utility vehicle maker better known for its tractors and farm equipment, is betting on electric cars and digital services to revive its fortunes under new chief… Continue reading Mahindra’s new CEO seeks to revive growth at $19 billion group
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: “Bidirectional charging”: This is how Volkswagen wants to earn money from storing electricity001807
Electric cars are supposed to be used for storage A VW Passat charging: In the future, the electric cars from Wolfsburg will also be able to deliver their electricity again – and will become a huge storage facility. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf Germany is wasteful of its green electricity on many days. Often the wind on… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: “Bidirectional charging”: This is how Volkswagen wants to earn money from storing electricity001807
Tesla (TSLA) surges on Wall Street digesting delivery results, and new bull run is in sight
Tesla (TSLA) is surging on the first trading after it released its delivery results, which the market had three days to digest. A new bull run is in sight. Last Friday, Tesla released its delivery and production results – confirming that it delivered a record of over 184,000 vehicles. It was significantly higher than most… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) surges on Wall Street digesting delivery results, and new bull run is in sight
Production changeover: Tesla did not build a single Model S or X in the first quarter
Tesla delivered a total of 184,800 vehicles in the first quarter of 2021, but not built a single Model S and X because new models are coming. (Tesla, technology) Go to source
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 22 – March 28, 2021
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week of March 22, 2021 – March 28, 2021. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Executives Association (AEA) News- The AEA is excited to open our unique… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 22 – March 28, 2021
Tesla files a petition against U.S. labor board order
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A Tesla service center is shown in Costa Mesa, California, U.S., March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake (Reuters) – Tesla Inc has filed an appeal on a U.S. National Labor Relations Board ruling that the electric-car maker had violated U.S. labor law, and on the agency’s order that… Continue reading Tesla files a petition against U.S. labor board order
Meet the Briton leading a Tesla rival who wants to save the planet
The Lucid Motors boss Peter Rawlinson is fluent in the language of the new breed of electric carmaker: he wants to save the planet and he wants to do it fast. The California carmaker is only starting production of its hotly anticipated first model in the second half of this year but it has quickly… Continue reading Meet the Briton leading a Tesla rival who wants to save the planet