General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Thursday took on topics ranging from Tesla CEO Elon Musk to the possibility of a new factory in Michigan. Barra addressed a group of reporters Thursday, on the eve of her eight-year anniversary as GM’s CEO, as part an Automotive Press Association event at the Gem Theater in Detroit. Top of mind was a question… Continue reading GM CEO Barra talks Tesla, more EVs and Michigan’s shot at a new factory – Detroit Free Press
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Tesla Forced to Recall Almost Half a Million Cars
That’s almost as many cars as it delivered in 2020! Production Reduction Electric automaker Tesla recalled almost as many cars on Thursday as it delivered in 2020, according to Bloomberg. The outlet reports that Tesla recalled as many as 475,000 cars in the US because of rear camera and trunk issues. Around 356,309 are Model… Continue reading Tesla Forced to Recall Almost Half a Million Cars
Tesla recalls 475,000 U.S. cars for camera, trunk issues
Tesla recalled some 475,000 cars in the U.S. — nearly equivalent to its global deliveries last year — because of technical defects that may increase the risk of accidents. The company plans to recall all Model 3 vehicles made between 2017 and 2020 — that’s as many as 356,309 cars. The cable harness for the… Continue reading Tesla recalls 475,000 U.S. cars for camera, trunk issues
Elon Musk Fans Furious That He Posted Antivax Meme
Image by Getty / Futurism Tesla’s mercurial, meme-loving CEO Elon Musk angered a ton of the his fans when he tweeted an anti-vaxxer meme last week. Musk’s pixelated tweet shows two characters. One has been injected with a ludicrous number of what are presumably COVID-19 shots, and is wearing a mask, with a QR code on their… Continue reading Elon Musk Fans Furious That He Posted Antivax Meme
Toray develops film enabling faster charging of electric vehicles
TOKYO — Toray Industries has developed a plastic film for capacitors that withstands high voltages, enabling electric vehicles to be charged in 20 to 30 minutes, about half the time currently needed, company officials said. It is expected to accelerate the spread of electric vehicles. Go to Source
NIO Inc. Provides December, Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Delivery Update
Company Achieved New Quarterly Record and Delivered a Total of 91,429 Vehicles in 2021 NIO delivered 10,489 vehicles in December 2021, increasing by 49.7% year-over-year NIO delivered 25,034 vehicles in the three months ended December 2021, increasing by 44.3% year-over-year NIO delivered 91,429 vehicles in 2021 in total, increasing by 109.1% year-over-year Cumulative deliveries of… Continue reading NIO Inc. Provides December, Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Delivery Update
Why Nio Stock Dropped the Last Day of 2021
Reuters China to cut new energy vehicle subsidies by 30% in 2022 BEIJING (Reuters) -China will cut its subsidies on new energy vehicles (NEV), such as electric cars, by 30% next year, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. The Ministry said on its website the 2022 NEV subsidies policy will terminate on December 31, 2022,… Continue reading Why Nio Stock Dropped the Last Day of 2021
Tata Motors domestic sales up 24% to 66,307 units in December
New Delhi: Auto major Tata Motors on Saturday reported a growth of 24% to 66,307 units in its domestic sales in December 2021. The company had sold 53,430 units in December 2020. In the passenger vehicle segment, the automaker witnessed 50% growth to 35,299 units in December 2021, as against 23,545 units in December 2020.… Continue reading Tata Motors domestic sales up 24% to 66,307 units in December
Commodities notch their best year since financial crisis rebound
As 2022 dawns, though, there are growing doubts about how far commodities can keep rising as a projected slowdown in economic growth, especially in China, and a rebound in supplies will likely weigh on prices. Commodities surged the most in over a decade this year as a rebound in demand from pandemic lockdowns was met… Continue reading Commodities notch their best year since financial crisis rebound
World NM: Tesla Recalls 675,000 Cars in U.S., China001700
Tesla has recalled 675,000 cars in the United States and China over issues with the trunk and front hood of two models, raising new questions about the safety of the popular electric vehicle. The problems with the trunk and hood increase the risk of crashes. An issue with the latch assembly for the front hood… Continue reading World NM: Tesla Recalls 675,000 Cars in U.S., China001700