Now that we’re more than halfway through 2022, GM’s goal of catching up to Tesla for EV sales by 2025 seems like an impossible climb. Right now, GM still gets mocked on Tesla Twitter, especially with Joe Biden saying “Mary, you electrified the whole auto industry, you led…” in a time when GM still only… Continue reading Clean Technica: In AP Interview, GM’s Mary Barra Explains Her Strategy To Catch Tesla By 2025002119
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Netflix lost nearly 1 million subscribers last quarter
Netflix warned it might lose more subscribers in the second quarter of this year than it did in the first, and that prediction has come true — though it wasn’t as bad as feared. The streaming service said it lost nearly 1 million subscribers (970,000 to be exact) in Q2. That’s far more than the… Continue reading Netflix lost nearly 1 million subscribers last quarter
Microsoft helps speed up work on AI for autonomous drones and flying taxis
If autonomous drones and flying taxis are going to thrive, they’ll need AI that can handle a wide range of conditions — and Microsoft thinks it can help build that AI. The company has unveiled a Project AirSim platform that helps manufacturers create, train and test the algorithms guiding autonomous aircraft. The Azure-based technology has… Continue reading Microsoft helps speed up work on AI for autonomous drones and flying taxis
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Traditional brand “Scout”: Scott Keogh heads the pick-up subsidiary of VW USA004764
Scott Keogh The regional head has been appointed CEO of “Scout”. (Photo: AP) Scott Keogh is to develop the newly founded Volkswagen subsidiary “Scout” in the USA and promote electromobility. The VW Group announced this on Tuesday evening. Keogh was previously regional head of VW North America. With the Scout brand, VW finally wants to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Traditional brand “Scout”: Scott Keogh heads the pick-up subsidiary of VW USA004764
Northern Light Motors showcases single-seater electric trike
Is that an electric Morgan three-wheeler? Sadly, the storied, Worcestershire-based car manufacturer hasn’t joined the e-mobility market just yet. But this is just as exciting: say hello to the new Northern Light Motors three-wheeled, single-seater electric trike. British start-up Northern Light Motors, hailed as “the future of personal transport” was founded by former car designer… Continue reading Northern Light Motors showcases single-seater electric trike
Improved efficiency and tech in software update for Porsche Taycan
Owners of any Porsche Taycan produced since the EV was launched in 2020 can now have it upgraded to feature the latest technology and functionality. It means that effectively, irrespective of a given car’s age, it will offer the same efficiency, connectivity and driver assist functions as one rolling fresh off the production line in… Continue reading Improved efficiency and tech in software update for Porsche Taycan
Army bought 1 GMC Hummer EV from GM: What it will do with it
The U.S. Army wants an electric vehicle from General Motors. On Tuesday, GM’s subsidiary GM Defense said it was selected to provide a battery electric vehicle for analysis and demonstration to the Army, so it will offer up the 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup. “The U.S. Army has bought one Hummer through GM Defense,” said Sonia Taylor,… Continue reading Army bought 1 GMC Hummer EV from GM: What it will do with it
2024 Chevy Blazer EV expected to get nearly 300 miles of range, go 0-60 mph in 4 seconds
The new all-electric 2024 Chevrolet Blazer revealed Monday night will come in variations and price points designed to appeal to everyone from daily drivers to the police, Chevrolet executives said. General Motors will start production of the midsize SUV next year. It will be the second all-new EV to enter Chevrolet’s lineup after the Bolt EV and… Continue reading 2024 Chevy Blazer EV expected to get nearly 300 miles of range, go 0-60 mph in 4 seconds
Volkswagen names a new CEO to run its electric truck and SUV spinoff Scout
The electric rebirth of Scout, the classic off-road SUV brand, is getting real this week as Volkswagen names Scott Keogh as CEO of its new spinoff company. The former head of VW Group America, as initially reported by Axios, pushed for VW to start a new electric truck line after seeing a fully restored vintage… Continue reading Volkswagen names a new CEO to run its electric truck and SUV spinoff Scout
@GM: All-Electric 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Reimagines Customer Choice, Performance, Design
All-Electric 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Reimagines Customer Choice, Performance, Design Lineup offers trim, drive system and range options, and the first electric SS performance model 2022-07-18 DETROIT – Chevrolet today revealed the all-electric 2024 Blazer EV, expanding the brand’s growing EV portfolio, making EV ownership more accessible, and driving Chevy into the heart of the… Continue reading @GM: All-Electric 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Reimagines Customer Choice, Performance, Design