President Biden is still unveiling measures to combat climate change, and his newest efforts are aimed at preventing environmental crises. The President has outlined a string of executive actions that, notably, include the first “Wind Energy Areas” in the Gulf of Mexico. The 700,000 acres will allow for enough potential offshore wind power to supply… Continue reading Biden’s latest climate change actions expand offshore wind farms
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Tesla profits jump despite production turmoil and China shutdowns
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Revealed: All-New 2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New Benchmark
The pinnacle of Honda factory performance, the new Civic Type R is the fastest, most powerful Honda-branded vehicle ever offered in the U.S. Based on the all-new 11th generation Civic Hatchback, the Civic Type R combines its class-leading performance with a low and wide design and a new immersive high-performance cockpit experience that enhances the… Continue reading Revealed: All-New 2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New Benchmark
TI Fluid Systems at tank.tech 2022
On 24th and 25th May, several members of the TI Fluid Systems team attended the 2022 tank.tech Conference in Fürstenfeldbruck, near Munich. The biennial event sees representatives from vehicle, supplier and mineral oil industries meet to discuss current technologies and innovations in the field of fuel, SCR and water injection systems, as well as to… Continue reading TI Fluid Systems at tank.tech 2022
Tesla to increase cost of FSD beta software beyond its $12,000 price tag
Tesla plans to increase the price of its branded “full self-driving” beta software, the advanced driver assistance system that CEO Elon Musk has said will mean the difference between the company “being worth a lot of money or worth basically zero.” Tesla vehicles today come standard with its driver assistance system called Autopilot. For an… Continue reading Tesla to increase cost of FSD beta software beyond its $12,000 price tag
Tesla Cybertruck on track to launch summer 2023, Elon Musk says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed Wednesday that the automaker aims to launch its long-awaited Cybertruck mid-2023. “We are still expecting to be in production with the Cybertruck in middle of next year,” Musk said during Tesla’s second-quarter financial report. “We’re very excited about that product. It might actually be our best product ever.” Although prototypes… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck on track to launch summer 2023, Elon Musk says
GM, Ford seek U.S. OK to deploy self-driving vehicles without steering wheels
July 20 (Reuters) – General Motors (GM.N) and Ford Motor (F.N) have asked U.S. auto safety regulators to grant exemptions to deploy a limited number of self-driving vehicles without human controls like steering wheels and brake pedals. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday published the separate petitions and opened them for public… Continue reading GM, Ford seek U.S. OK to deploy self-driving vehicles without steering wheels
Ford reportedly preparing to slash 8,000 jobs to help fund EV transition
Ford Motor Co. is getting ready to eliminate up to 8,000 jobs in the coming weeks to help fund its push into electric vehicles, according to a news report. Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources familiar with the plan, said Wednesday the cuts will come largely in the newly created Ford Blue unit that produces gasoline-powered vehicles, as well as “other salaried operations… Continue reading Ford reportedly preparing to slash 8,000 jobs to help fund EV transition
Deep price cut leads electric 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV’s recovery from devastating recall
Back from an embarrassing production halt due to faulty batteries, the 2022 and 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV and Bolt make a strong case for being the best affordable electric vehicle on the market. Deep price cuts and appealing features including up to 252 miles on a fully charged battery make them attractive alternatives to flashier, more expensive… Continue reading Deep price cut leads electric 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV’s recovery from devastating recall
@Ford: Ford Trials Robot Charging Station Designed to Give Disabled Drivers a Much Needed Helping Hand
For most of us, filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task. But for disabled drivers, people with reduced mobility and older people it can be a significant challenge. Now, Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via their smartphone from inside their electric… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Trials Robot Charging Station Designed to Give Disabled Drivers a Much Needed Helping Hand