Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous-driving company, said it will drop the term “self-driving” from its marketing and educational materials Wednesday. The firm appears to be distancing its technology from Tesla’s “full self-driving” feature, a $10,000 option that does not provide full autonomy and has been criticized for being misleading. “Unfortunately, we see that some automakers use the… Continue reading Waymo is dropping the term ‘self-driving’ in an apparent shot at Tesla’s controversially named software
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Tesla sells out first quarter of Model Y electric SUV in China in just a few days
Tesla sold out the first quarter of Model Y electric SUVs in China after just a few days of taking orders, according to an update to its website. Tesla Model Y in China As we previously reported, Tesla is using a new vehicle introduction strategy for Model Y. Unlike previous vehicle programs, which were launched… Continue reading Tesla sells out first quarter of Model Y electric SUV in China in just a few days
Tesla is rumored to take over large industrial building near Seattle
Tesla is rumored to be behind a new large industrial building currently being completed near Seattle, Washington. Tesla is going near Seattle? Denver-based Black Creek Group is currently building a new industrial and logistics center in Lakewood, which is located about 40 minutes south of Seattle. It consists of two large buildings: a 470,000 square-foot… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to take over large industrial building near Seattle
Waymo says it’s ditching the term ‘self-driving’ in dig at Tesla
Waymo is saying so long to “self-driving.” The Google sister company says it is through using the term “self-driving cars” to describe its fleet of autonomous vehicles. And it is subtly pointing fingers at Elon Musk’s Tesla as the reason why. Waymo says it is committing to “using more deliberate language” in its marketing, educational,… Continue reading Waymo says it’s ditching the term ‘self-driving’ in dig at Tesla
Apple iPhone maker Foxconn ramps up EV ambitions with Byton deal
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn, which contract-manufactures products such as the Apple iPhone, has taken a major stake in struggling EV start-up Byton in a move set to accelerate its expansion into the car industry. Chinese-owned Byton was launched in 2017 and has shown a range of concept cars since then. It had been developing its M-Byte SUV… Continue reading Apple iPhone maker Foxconn ramps up EV ambitions with Byton deal
UK-based self-driving software startup Oxbotica raises $47m from Tencent, others
Self-driving software startup Oxbotica said on Wednesday it has raised $47 million in its latest funding round led by the venture arm of oil giant BP and including health and safety device maker Halma Plc and Tencent. The startup, an Oxford University spin-out that develops autonomous systems that could be used in vehicles from taxis to freight… Continue reading UK-based self-driving software startup Oxbotica raises $47m from Tencent, others
Amazon-backed EV startup Rivian is reportedly close to landing a massive new investment that could value it at $25 billion (AMZN, F)
Rivian may soon close on a funding round worth several billion dollars that could give it a $25 billion valuation, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. The funding round counts several existing investors, which include Amazon, Ford, BlackRock, Cox Automotive, and T. Rowe Price, according to the outlet. The company told Business… Continue reading Amazon-backed EV startup Rivian is reportedly close to landing a massive new investment that could value it at $25 billion (AMZN, F)
G.M. Scales Down Nikola Deal
Nikola, a start-up electric truck company that had made a big splash on Wall Street, announced a broad alliance with General Motors in September that promised to give the company critical technology, financial support and credibility with investors. But the news was quickly overtaken by claims that Nikola had exaggerated its capabilities, and the firm’s… Continue reading G.M. Scales Down Nikola Deal
Tesla unveils new map of upcoming Supercharger stations, adds stations, and updates timelines
Tesla has released a new map of its upcoming Supercharger stations, adding many new planned stations to the network, removing others, and updating timelines in the process. Tesla Supercharger network The Supercharger network is one of Tesla’s two charging networks along with the “Destination network.” While the Destination network focuses on providing charging solutions at… Continue reading Tesla unveils new map of upcoming Supercharger stations, adds stations, and updates timelines
Rivian Is close to raising funds at $25 billion valuation
Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric-truck startup backed by Amazon.com Inc. and Ford Motor Co., is close to raising a new round of funding valuing it at about $25 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Several existing Rivian investors are participating in the round, which will raise several billion dollars, the people added, asking… Continue reading Rivian Is close to raising funds at $25 billion valuation