A Black gay woman who worked at a Tesla Inc. factory accused the electric-vehicle maker in a lawsuit of “festering” racism by ignoring the racial and homophobic slurs and physical harm she endured. Kaylen Barker, a former contract worker who inspected brake parts, is the latest to complain that Tesla ignores discrimination based on race,… Continue reading Black gay woman sues Tesla, alleges ‘unchecked’ racism at plant
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LG Energy CEO takes on China EV battery giant CATL
SEOUL — LG Energy Solution, the battery-making subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Chem, went public last Thursday and ended its first trading day with its stock 68% higher than the initial offering price and a market capitalization of around $97 billion. Go to Source
Tesla owners report dozens of instances of ‘phantom braking’
Tesla vehicles are inexplicably slamming on their brakes for no reason, frightening owners and eliciting over 100 complaints to the federal government in the last three months alone, according to The Washington Post. It’s been a persistent issue for the automaker. Last October, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that the company was forced… Continue reading Tesla owners report dozens of instances of ‘phantom braking’
@Ford: F-150 Lightning Power Play: First Electric Truck to Enhance Your Home Energy Independence
  Ford, and Sunrun, the nation’s leading solar company, are partnering to advance home energy storage and solar power using the F-150® Lightning™ truck to power homes and help accelerate the adoption of zero-carbon solar energy F-150 Lightning with available Ford Intelligent Backup Power can provide power and security during an electrical outage – the… Continue reading @Ford: F-150 Lightning Power Play: First Electric Truck to Enhance Your Home Energy Independence
Maker of Solar Panel EV Chargers Sees Strong Growth
Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley presents the off-grid solar EV ARC charging station on Nov. 11, 2021 at the Fleet Forward Conference in San Jose, California. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit Beam Global, a provider of solar power charging systems for electric vehicles, announced Feb. 21 that its 2021 EV ARC system shipments increased 62%… Continue reading Maker of Solar Panel EV Chargers Sees Strong Growth
ABB increases majority stake in Chinese charging provider Chargedot
European electronics giant ABB has increased its majority stake in Chinese charging provider Chargedot from 67 percent to 80 percent. ABB is now one of two shareholders in Chargedot, alongside a subsidiary of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer, SAIC, which retains a 20 percent stake. Both companies have benefited from their partnership. Chargedot has implemented ABB’s… Continue reading ABB increases majority stake in Chinese charging provider Chargedot
Tavares says Europe’s EV drive comes with risks – Automotive News Europe
PARIS –The European Commission’s strategy to phase out combustion engines in favor of electric vehicles is a political choice that carries environmental and social risks, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said in an interview with European newspapers. Since merging Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot-maker PSA Group, Tavares has mapped out a 30 billion euro ($34 billion) electrification… Continue reading Tavares says Europe’s EV drive comes with risks – Automotive News Europe
Self-driving car companies zoom ahead, leaving U.S. regulators behind
WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Self-driving vehicle companies from Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) to General Motors Co’s (GM.N) Cruise are racing to start making money with their technology, outrunning efforts by regulators and Congress to write rules of the road for robot-driven vehicles. On Tuesday, Cruise said that SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) will invest another… Continue reading Self-driving car companies zoom ahead, leaving U.S. regulators behind
Tesla Says It’s Updating Self-Driving Cars to No Longer Break the Law
Tesla has agreed to update the software on almost 54,000 of its cars because a recent “Full Self-Driving” software update allowed them to break road rules and roll through stop signs without coming to a full stop. It’s the latest sign that regulators are becoming increasingly fed up of the Elon Musk-led company’s efforts to… Continue reading Tesla Says It’s Updating Self-Driving Cars to No Longer Break the Law
GM prioritizes faster EV launches ahead of fatter profits
The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021.REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register DETROIT, Feb 1 (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) on Tuesday said it will spend more than the $35 billion previously planned through… Continue reading GM prioritizes faster EV launches ahead of fatter profits