VW readies $2b to stay strong, smart in China

Visitors walk by a FAW-Volkswagen new energy vehicle during the 19th China (Changchun) International Automobile Expo in Changchun, capital of Northeast China’s Jilin province, July 18, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua] Carmaker’s arm, startup to develop software for autonomous vehicles Volkswagen said it will spend 2.4 billion euros ($2.35 billion) in China, its largest single investment in the… Continue reading VW readies $2b to stay strong, smart in China

Google’s Next-Gen Video Chat Tech Is Ready for the Real World

Good news for anyone who’s sick of Zoom calls but also hates talking to people in real life: Google’s Project Starline is becoming more widely available. Google introduced Starline in 2021 with the goal of making video calls less weird and awkward. It’s essentially a very complicated video conferencing booth that uses cameras, depth sensors,… Continue reading Google’s Next-Gen Video Chat Tech Is Ready for the Real World

Razer’s cloud gaming handheld starts at $400 for the WiFi-only model

Razer, you may recall, recently teased a 5G handheld device that’s focused on cloud gaming. The company took the opportunity at RazerCon to formally announce the system, which it calls the Razer Edge — yep, Razer finally went there with its branding. The Edge has a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz… Continue reading Razer’s cloud gaming handheld starts at $400 for the WiFi-only model

BMW to axe UK production of electric Mini and relocate to China

BMW to axe UK production of electric Mini and relocate to China Cowley factory on outskirts of Oxford not up to challenge of creating electric vehicles, says Mini boss A Mini electric car is pictured on the production line during its unveiling at the BMW group plant in Cowley. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images A Mini… Continue reading BMW to axe UK production of electric Mini and relocate to China

U.S. jury convicts Nikola founder of fraud in New York trial

Image Source: AP NEW YORK – Nikola Corp founder Trevor Milton on Friday was convicted by a U.S. jury of fraud in a case alleging he lied to investors about the electric vehicle company’s technology. The jury found Milton guilty on one count of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud after deliberating for… Continue reading U.S. jury convicts Nikola founder of fraud in New York trial

Our hydrogen cell technology will be the cheapest source of energy when it enters market: MoS Road Transport VK Singh

VK Singh, Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Civil Aviation The future and sustainability that we talk of lie in ensuring reduced consumption of fossil fuels. E-mobility stands out as a safer, cleaner and better alternative. Under the AtmaNirbhar Bharat initiative, we have been incentivizing work on finding an alternative. We have… Continue reading Our hydrogen cell technology will be the cheapest source of energy when it enters market: MoS Road Transport VK Singh

Clean Technica: Tesla: Phoenix Collision Centers Are NOT Refusing To Repair GEICO-Insured Tesla Vehicles002315

At the end of September, popular YouTube channel Wham Baam Teslacam, which is run by a big Tesla fan, tweeted that it had received a tip that “none of the Tesla-certified body shops in Phoenix will take @GEICO customers because GEICO will not pay what it costs to repair a Tesla.” According to Tesla, that… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla: Phoenix Collision Centers Are NOT Refusing To Repair GEICO-Insured Tesla Vehicles002315

Clean Technica: Tesla Model S Plaid is MKBHD’s Favorite Piece of Tech He Has Ever Reviewed (Video Interview)002314

One of the internet’s most famous tech reviewers, Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, said in a recent interview that the Tesla Model S Plaid is his favorite piece of tech he has ever reviewed. MKHBD was invited for an interview by the Stevens Institute of Technology, from where he has actually graduated. MKBHD talked about many… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model S Plaid is MKBHD’s Favorite Piece of Tech He Has Ever Reviewed (Video Interview)002314