Cruise has for years tested its self-driving cars in San Francisco and planned to offer rides to the public. “The chaotic, gritty streets of SF are our launchpad,” Cruise’s then-CEO Dan Ammann wrote in a 2020 blog post. “An electric car, driving by itself, navigating one of the most difficult driving cities in the world.”… Continue reading GM’s robotaxis are only coming out after dark – CNN
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Tesla is ‘feverishly’ working on new Roadster that will be an ‘exciting flying machine,’ says chief designer
Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen gave a rare update on the often delayed Tesla Roadster. The designer says that Tesla is still “feverishly” working on the electric hypercar that will be an “exciting flying machine.” The new generation of the Roadster has been one of the most delayed programs at Tesla. When first unveiling the… Continue reading Tesla is ‘feverishly’ working on new Roadster that will be an ‘exciting flying machine,’ says chief designer
Tesla Accused of Cutting Corner That Makes Level 3 Self-Driving Impossible
Another bump in the road for Elon’s full self-driving promise. Supply Chain Headache Well, this is a bad look. A CNBC report found that Tesla cut corners to deal with the rampant supply chain issues caused by the pandemic — putting yet another hurdle in the way to level three full-self driving cars. The Elon… Continue reading Tesla Accused of Cutting Corner That Makes Level 3 Self-Driving Impossible
The 2021 business year: Bosch increases sales and result – company exceeds forecasts
Bosch is stepping up its climate action – growth through electrification Bosch is committed to the goals of the EU’s Green Deal. Its business sectors are already implementing a broad range of measures to combat global warming: With its 400 locations worldwide, Bosch has been climate neutral since the first quarter of 2020. Between now… Continue reading The 2021 business year: Bosch increases sales and result – company exceeds forecasts
Mazda head units are getting bricked by a local NPR station in Seattle
Some Mazda drivers in and around Seattle this week discovered they could no longer change the radio station or play anything else in their cars after listening to the local NPR station KUOW (via GeekWire). The issue affected owners of various Mazda vehicles with model years ranging from 2014 to 2017 that were tuned in… Continue reading Mazda head units are getting bricked by a local NPR station in Seattle
Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough
Detroit — Tesla is recalling nearly 27,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the cabin heating systems may not defrost the windshield quickly enough, cutting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The latest in a series of recent recalls covers certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.… Continue reading Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough
GM’s “fuel cell power cubes” could replace diesel and gas generators
Automakers have invested big bucks in fuel cells over the past few years, and they’d probably be glad to find some viable applications for the technology. GM is developing ways to apply its Hydrotec fuel cell technology to power generation. GM is planning multiple Hydrotec-based power generators, all powered by GM’s Generation 2 Hydrotec fuel… Continue reading GM’s “fuel cell power cubes” could replace diesel and gas generators
BMW EV buyers to receive two years of free charging from Electrify America
BMW of North America and Electrify America have announced an agreement to provide 2022 BMW EV customers with two years of 30-minute complimentary charging sessions at all Electrify America public charging stations. The program will launch with the sale of the new BMW iX xDrive50, BMW i4 eDrive40 and BMW i4 M50 in March. Customers… Continue reading BMW EV buyers to receive two years of free charging from Electrify America
Foxconn to start $8 billion investment in Indonesia EV sector in Q3
The firm last month said it would partner with Indonesia’s investment ministry and other companies for a wide scope of investment on EVs, including battery manufacturing. JAKARTA: Taiwan-based Foxconn will launch an $8 billion investment in Indonesia in the third quarter of this year to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries, an Indonesian minister said… Continue reading Foxconn to start $8 billion investment in Indonesia EV sector in Q3
Alfa Romeo’s new SUV comes with an NFT for some reason
The Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV is the “first car on the market” to come with an NFT digital certificate, that the Italian automaker says will increase the car’s residual value. How? Well, that’s not exactly clear, but it involves recording information from the car’s electronic system to the blockchain as proof that a car has… Continue reading Alfa Romeo’s new SUV comes with an NFT for some reason