Tag: Electric vehicles

Is Tesla’s reputation ruined? It depends on who you ask

Photo: Tesla Conversations around Tesla’s reputation leaned toward the negative throughout 2023, but it depends on who you’re talking to, reports YouGov. What’s the ‘Buzz’ about Tesla’s reputation? The global market research firm conducted polls about what it calls the “Buzz” around Tesla – that is, what people are hearing about the brand – and… Continue reading Is Tesla’s reputation ruined? It depends on who you ask

Tesla releases new Optimus humanoid robot video that creates controversy

Tesla has released a new video of a prototype of Optimus, its humanoid robot, and it created some controversy as some disagree about how impressive it is. Last month, Elon Musk gave an update on the timing for the rollout of Optimus. The CEO says that Optimus is already performing factory tasks inside its lab.… Continue reading Tesla releases new Optimus humanoid robot video that creates controversy

Tesla (TSLA) launches another round of layoffs

Tesla (TSLA) launched another round of layoffs this weekend, with employees in wide-ranging roles getting their pink slip amid broader layoffs over the last 3 weeks. Three weeks ago, Tesla started a significant wave of layoffs. The automaker announced it was laying off about 10% of its workforce. However, we reported prior to the announcement… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) launches another round of layoffs

U.S. automakers like GM are rapidly losing ground in China, once an engine for growth

Mary Barra, chair and chief executive officer of General Motors Co., during a news conference at the Hudson’s building in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Monday, April 15, 2024.  Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors CEO Mary Barra has been aggressive in exiting unprofitable or underperforming markets over the past decade,… Continue reading U.S. automakers like GM are rapidly losing ground in China, once an engine for growth

Making EV charging part of the smart home

Q&A with Leviton’s Andrew Taddoni. The “house of the future” is a perennial American theme—from the Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition at the 1933 World’s Fair to The Jetsons, futurists have predicted a proliferation of labor-saving devices and home entertainment options. Nowadays, the focus is increasingly on the energy that these nifty gadgets require. The home… Continue reading Making EV charging part of the smart home

Elon Musk Just Fired Yet Another Round of Tesla Workers

“I keep waiting for Elon to send another email and tell us they’re finally done firing people.” Here’s Johnny Tesla CEO Elon Musk still isn’t done making cuts to the EV maker’s workforce. After weeks of brutal layoffs, the company has sent out yet another round of notices over the weekend, Business Insider reports, showing… Continue reading Elon Musk Just Fired Yet Another Round of Tesla Workers

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Pro One Achieves No. 1 Spot in Middle East & Africa Region and Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Leadership in Europe and South America007549

AMSTERDAM – Demonstrating its market leadership in the Middle East and Africa region for the second quarter in a row, the Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicles offensive delivered an excellent performance in the first quarter of 2024, accounting for one-third of Net revenues reported by Stellantis. The performance highlights the strength of Stellantis Pro One… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Pro One Achieves No. 1 Spot in Middle East & Africa Region and Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Leadership in Europe and South America007549

What to expect at Google I/O 2024: Gemini, Android 15 and more

It’s almost that time again, folks: we’re about to find out about some of Google’s big ideas for the year ahead at its I/O developer conference. Most of the big news will come from the opening keynote on May 14, which will almost certainly give us more info on Android 15 as well as a… Continue reading What to expect at Google I/O 2024: Gemini, Android 15 and more