Polestar has started production of its all-electric Polestar 2 vehicle at a plant in China amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has upended the automotive industry and triggered a wave of factory closures throughout the world. The start of Polestar 2 production is a milestone for Volvo Car Group’s standalone electric performance brand — and not… Continue reading Volvo’s Polestar begins production of the all-electric Polestar 2 in China
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Tesla CEO says bought ventilators in China for U.S.
FRANKFURT, March 24 (Reuters) – Tesla bought hospital ventilators in China and shipped them to the United States, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday. Tesla’s purchase comes as governments across the globe appeal to automakers and aerospace companies help procure or make ventilators and other medical equipment. “China had an oversupply, so we bought 1255… Continue reading Tesla CEO says bought ventilators in China for U.S.
Mercedes-Benz: EV development is more important than self-driving cars – The Next Web
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has said that it’s putting the brakes on developing self-driving cars. Earlier today, News.com.au reported that Ola Kallenius Daimler chair and Mercedes head of cars spoke to journalists, telling them the company is shifting its approach away from self-driving cars. [Read: Nearly 90% of Americans don’t trust self-driving cars] In the near… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz: EV development is more important than self-driving cars – The Next Web
Elon Musk: Tesla Model Y heat pump is some of the best engineering I’ve seen in a while
Elon Musk praised Tesla’s team for the Model Y’s heat pump – a feature that could make the electric SUV much more efficient in colder climates. Last week, Tesla started deliveries of the Model Y, its fourth vehicle in the current lineup and fifth model ever. Since the start of deliveries, we have been learning more… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla Model Y heat pump is some of the best engineering I’ve seen in a while
Fiat Chrysler to start producing 1 million face masks a month
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Monday it will start manufacturing face masks in the coming weeks and donate the critical medical equipment to first responders and healthcare workers — the latest automaker to direct its manufacturing expertise toward the COVID-19 pandemic. The automaker confirmed to TechCrunch that production capacity is being installed this week at one… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to start producing 1 million face masks a month
UPDATE 2-GM accelerates ‘Project V’ to build ventilators in Indiana
DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) and medical equipment maker Ventec are speeding up efforts under a partnership code-named “Project V” to build ventilators at a GM plant in Kokomo, Indiana, to help combat the coronavirus outbreak. FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors Warren Transmission Operations Plant in Warren,… Continue reading UPDATE 2-GM accelerates ‘Project V’ to build ventilators in Indiana
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Panasonic to suspend operations at EV battery plant for Tesla in US
TOKYO — Panasonic will suspend operations of its electric vehicle battery plant in the U.S. that supplies EV maker Tesla in response to the new coronavirus outbreak. The Nevada plant, known as Gigafactory 1, will close for 14 days after March 23. Tesla has already decided to suspend its assembly plant for finished vehicles in… Continue reading Panasonic to suspend operations at EV battery plant for Tesla in US
Elon Musk says Tesla will make ventilators in case of a shortage caused by the coronavirus — here are all the other humanitarian crises he’s tried to fix (TSLA)
The crisis: Rescuing Thailand’s cave boys Thai rescue teams arrange a water pumping system at the entrance to a flooded cave complex where 12 boys and their soccer coach were trapped.Royal Thai Navy via Associated Press The fix: A “kid-size” submarine. During the mission to save 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla will make ventilators in case of a shortage caused by the coronavirus — here are all the other humanitarian crises he’s tried to fix (TSLA)
GM is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to help increase production of ventilators
General Motors is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to help increase production of ventilators that are needed in hospitals dealing with patients who have the novel coronavirus, the companies announced Friday. In the most severe cases of COVID-19 infection, patients need the assistance of ventilators to breathe, and there are widespread concerns that the US… Continue reading GM is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to help increase production of ventilators