Clean Technica: Solar Power’s Rapid Growth (Graphs), Tesla Cybertruck Review, EV Sales Up — Top Cleantech News of the Week003418

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Friday is here! Unfortunately, the heat is rising fast here in Florida and it’s hard to enjoy some of the outdoor activities we love while suffering in the extreme heat and thinking about how dangerously we are heating up… Continue reading Clean Technica: Solar Power’s Rapid Growth (Graphs), Tesla Cybertruck Review, EV Sales Up — Top Cleantech News of the Week003418

How American carmakers lost ground in China

American automakers and their non-Chinese counterparts are fighting an existential battle, as local rivals in China outpace them. Chinese companies flush with government investments and subsidies have leapfrogged the competition in electric vehicle technology and software. U.S. automaker sales have fallen dramatically since their peak a few years ago. “I don’t want to sound overly… Continue reading How American carmakers lost ground in China

Musk says Tesla charger network will grow, days after layoffs

The reported layoffs came shortly after Tesla reported a 55% drop in quarterly earnings to USD 1.1 billion, reflecting the decline in EV sales. Tesla boss Elon Musk said Friday the electric vehicle manufacturer would invest over USD 500 million this year to install new superchargers, just days after a report of massive layoffs in… Continue reading Musk says Tesla charger network will grow, days after layoffs

When will cars stop looking so angry?

I wonder if the mock diffuser at the back of the new Kia Picanto will make it look so sporty and fast that it’ll stop it being tailgated on motorways, as is the fate of so many small cars. And will its newly beefed-up front end shoo slowcoaches from the outside lane in a way… Continue reading When will cars stop looking so angry?

Motional cut about 550 employees, around 40%, in recent restructuring, sources say

Around 550 employees across autonomous vehicle company Motional have been laid off, according to information taken from WARN notice filings and sources at the company.  Earlier this week, TechCrunch reported that Motional is pausing commercial operations and delaying plans to launch a robotaxi service with its next-gen Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis until 2026 as it… Continue reading Motional cut about 550 employees, around 40%, in recent restructuring, sources say

The Indonesia Construction Equipment Market Sales to Reach 36,510 Units by 2029 – Exclusive Research Report by Arizton

CHICAGO, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to Arizton’s latest research report, the Indonesia construction equipment market is growing at a CAGR of 4.17% during 2023-2029. To Know More, Click: https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/indonesia-construction-equipment-market Continue Reading Indonesia Construction Equipment Market Research Report by Arizton Indonesia Construction Equipment Market Report Scope Report Attributes Details Market Size- Volume (2029) 36,510 Units… Continue reading The Indonesia Construction Equipment Market Sales to Reach 36,510 Units by 2029 – Exclusive Research Report by Arizton

Car as a Connected Living Ecosystem worth USD 1.5 trillion by 2035 | MarketsandMarkets

Download an Illustrative overview: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=32781103 Car as a Connected Living Ecosystem Scope: Report Coverage Details Market Revenue in 2023 USD 8 billion Estimated Value by 2035 USD 1.5 trillion Growth Rate Poised to grow at a CAGR of 54.5% Market Size Available for 2023–2035 Forecast Period 2024–2035 Forecast Units Value (USD Billion – Trillion) Report… Continue reading Car as a Connected Living Ecosystem worth USD 1.5 trillion by 2035 | MarketsandMarkets

Kia India launches live video streaming of vehicles being serviced

Available through the My Kia app, Kia Krystal offers access to all details, including explanations of work, costs, and real-time resolution to customer queries from their smartphone. Kia India has launched Kia Krystal, a new digitised aftersales initiative offering Kia customers video consulting and live video streaming of the service of their passenger vehicles. The… Continue reading Kia India launches live video streaming of vehicles being serviced

Cleantechnica: Are Tesla Sales Slowing Down Under?003416

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The mainstream media would have us believe that electric cars are facing stagnating demand. No doubt they will be encouraged by the drop in Tesla sales March to April. In April 2024, Tesla Australia delivered 2077 vehicles (1166 Model… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Are Tesla Sales Slowing Down Under?003416

Korean Semiconductor Industry Titans Back DEEPX in Series C Funding Round

SEOUL, South Korea, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —  DEEPX, a prominent AI semiconductor technology startup under the leadership of CEO Lokwon Kim, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its Series C funding round, amassing $80.5M (KRW 110B). Led by esteemed private equity firms, this significant financial investment will accelerate the mass production of… Continue reading Korean Semiconductor Industry Titans Back DEEPX in Series C Funding Round