An investment unit under Morgan Stanley is exploring a stake in bitcoin, according to Bloomberg. Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Counterpoint Global, a $150 billion investing unit, was looking into whether the cryptocurrency would be a “suitable option for its investors,” Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The investment would require regulatory approval, the… Continue reading Morgan Stanley’s investment arm is reportedly considering a stake in bitcoin
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Tesla will set up an electric car manufacturing unit in India
Tesla will set up an electric car manufacturing unit in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, CNBC TV 18 reported on Saturday, citing Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa. Last month the company incorporated Tesla Motors India and Energy Private Limited with its registered office in the southern city of Bengaluru, a hub for several global… Continue reading Tesla will set up an electric car manufacturing unit in India
Tesla introduces new center console in Model Y electric SUV
Tesla has started to introduce its new center console in the Model Y electric SUV after bringing it to the Model 3 last year. Late last year, Tesla launched a refresh version of the Model 3 with several updated features. One of the biggest changes was a new center console between the two front seats.… Continue reading Tesla introduces new center console in Model Y electric SUV
Ford chief calls for EV battery deal to avoid supply disruptions
Ford Motor Co.’s chief executive officer called on electric-vehicle battery giants LG Energy Solution Co. and SK Innovation Co. to resolve their intellectual property dispute to prevent disruptions in the supply chain. In a post on Twitter Thursday, CEO Jim Farley said the court’s ruling still allows for Ford to launch its best-selling electric F-150… Continue reading Ford chief calls for EV battery deal to avoid supply disruptions
Look out Tesla, SAIC’s $4,500 electric car takes China by storm
BEIJING — On the showroom floor of a SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile dealership in Chongqing, a salesman enthusiastically recommended the Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV, an electric car that has quickly won over Chinese drivers since its nationwide launch in July. The boxy compact lives up to its name, measuring less than 3-meters long and 1.5-meters wide,… Continue reading Look out Tesla, SAIC’s $4,500 electric car takes China by storm
‘Absolutely brilliant’: an auto-manufacturing expert praised Tesla’s latest self-driving software after a test ride (TSLA)
Auto-manufacturing expert Sandy Munro praised Tesla’s latest self-driving tech after a test ride. During an interview with Elon Musk, Munro said the system should hit the market as soon as possible. Tesla released a beta of its “full self-driving” mode, which doesn’t yet make cars autonomous, last year. Visit the Business section of Insider for more… Continue reading ‘Absolutely brilliant’: an auto-manufacturing expert praised Tesla’s latest self-driving software after a test ride (TSLA)
Electric car: Tesla has to recall over 12,000 Model Xs again
Improperly attached decorative elements on the roof of the electric car can fall off while driving and injure other road users. (Tesla, technology) Go to source
Independent workshops: Tesla has to issue repair instructions
Garages need instructions and diagnostic software for Tesla repairs, but these are expensive. (Tesla, technology) Go to source
Electric vehicles force carmakers to reinvent the wheel, and brakes, and mirrors
NEW DELHI: Taking a cue from its Swedish colleagues at Volvo and the pragmatic views of automotive product planners worldwide, General Motors roiled the international automobile industry last week by proclaiming that all its cars will go pure electric by 2035. The pronouncement is likely to apply more pressure on more automakers, both in the… Continue reading Electric vehicles force carmakers to reinvent the wheel, and brakes, and mirrors
Scallops, vaccines and Tesla: The wild world of blockchain and cryptocurrency
This week, Tesla announced it purchased $1.5 billion of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The company even hinted that customers might soon have the option to pay for their cars with Bitcoin. Welcome to 2021, where nothing makes sense anymore. Tesla’s desire to legitimize both cryptocurrency and blockchain with its Bitcoin investment has brought these technologies into… Continue reading Scallops, vaccines and Tesla: The wild world of blockchain and cryptocurrency