Jörg Hofmann on the vote of the European Parliament Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall June 9, 20229. June 2022 In the vote on June 8th, the European Parliament decided to reduce the CO2 limit values for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles to 0 g/km in 2035. Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall,… Continue reading The end of combustion engines is a political commitment
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Hackers Can Steal Your Tesla by Creating Their Own Personal Keys
As the driver enters the car after unlocking it with an NFC card, the thief begins exchanging messages between the weaponized Teslakee and the car. Before the driver has even driven away, the messages enroll a key of the thief’s choice with the car. From then on, the thief can use the key to unlock,… Continue reading Hackers Can Steal Your Tesla by Creating Their Own Personal Keys
Meta has reportedly shelved its rumored dual-camera smartwatch
Reports over the last couple of years have suggested that not only was Meta working on a smartwatch, it was developing one with two cameras. However, that project is on hold, according to Bloomberg, as Meta is focusing on other wearables instead. The long-rumored smartwatch was pegged as a possible Apple Watch competitor and the… Continue reading Meta has reportedly shelved its rumored dual-camera smartwatch
Energica unveils new Experia electric tourer motorbike
Italian electric motorbike firm Energica, which specialises in supersport machines, has unveiled a new Experia Green Tourer – which it claims has the largest battery capacity of any electric motorbike. Based in Modena in the heart of Italy’s ‘motor valley’, Energica currently offers a range of sports electric motorbikes including the entry-level Eva EsseEsse9, the Eva Ribelle… Continue reading Energica unveils new Experia electric tourer motorbike
Wiesmann eyes electric SUVs
German specialist sports car firm Wiesmann is considering branching out beyond its trademark two-seaters into more luxury-focused models, including SUVs. The prospect of a bold new era for the firm comes under fresh ownership and with access to advanced EV drivetrain technology. CEO Roheen Berry took charge of the car marque in 2015 when it… Continue reading Wiesmann eyes electric SUVs
Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar to take on Le Mans in 2023
The Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar has been revealed ahead of its racing debut next year. Built to new Le Mans Daytona Hybrid (LMDh) regulations – which allow the car to race in the World Endurance Championship as well as in the American IMSA series’s GTP class – the hybridised Project GTP Hypercar will race against… Continue reading Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar to take on Le Mans in 2023
Transformation needs diversity
To remain competitive in times of change, companies have to develop new forms and curricula for their associates’ occupational training and further professional development. Bosch started preparing itself for the transformation in the automotive industry early on, and is well positioned with a leading position in electromobility, comprehensive training programs, and the development of new… Continue reading Transformation needs diversity
US safety regulators expand Tesla Autopilot investigation
U.S. federal safety regulators have “upgraded” its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot advanced driver assistance system after discovering new incidents of the EVs crashing into parked first-responder vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a notice Thursday that it was expanding its preliminary evaluation of Tesla Autopilot systems to an engineering analysis. This means… Continue reading US safety regulators expand Tesla Autopilot investigation
Tesla workers ask Elon Musk what to do with Twitter drama – the CEO says ‘ignore’
At a company-wide meeting yesterday, Tesla employees asked Elon Musk what to do with the Twitter drama around his attempt to acquire the social media platform. The CEO says “ignore” it. Elon Musk’s attempt to buy Twitter and take it private doesn’t have much to do with Tesla at first glance, but it has been… Continue reading Tesla workers ask Elon Musk what to do with Twitter drama – the CEO says ‘ignore’
Tesla Autopilot is threatened by NHTSA as investigation gets closer to recall
NHTSA announced today that its investigation into Tesla Autopilot has been upgraded to a step closer to a possible recall. Last year, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it is launching an investigation into Tesla Autopilot after identifying 11 crashes involving first responder vehicles. Today, NHTSA announced that it is upgrading… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot is threatened by NHTSA as investigation gets closer to recall