The Lansing Delta Township assembly plant of American multinational vehicle manufacturer General Motors has reported an expected cost saving of over $300,000 since it acquired a 3D printer three years ago. The savings were described to specialist General Motors Reporter Michael Wayland at Automotive News by Zane Meike, 3D printing lead at the Michigan plant. Driving forward… Continue reading General Motors saves $300000 by switching to 3D printed tooling
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Tesla Sues Former Employee for Allegedly Hacking Trade Secrets
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Tesla Inc. sued a former employee, claiming he hacked the company’s confidential and trade secret information, transferring several gigabytes to outside entities. Tesla claims Martin Tripp, who worked at the Nevada Gigafactory as a process technician since October, stole data that included dozens of confidential photographs and a video… Continue reading Tesla Sues Former Employee for Allegedly Hacking Trade Secrets
Porsche accelerates EV supercar ambitions with investment in Rimac
Porsche and Rimac both made electric car news at the Geneva Motor Show this year, showing off the Mission E Cross Turismo and Concept Two, respectively. Now the two companies are preparing to enter into what’s described as a close collaboration, on the heels of Porsche’s announcement that it’s purchased 10 percent of Rimac Automobili.… Continue reading Porsche accelerates EV supercar ambitions with investment in Rimac
Hyundai Motor Group and Audi Partner in Fuel Cell Technology
SEOUL, South Korea and INGOLSTADT, Germany, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and AUDI AG (Audi) announced they have entered into a multi-year patent cross-licensing agreement, covering a broad range of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) components and technologies. Under the new partnership, the world’s fifth-largest auto-making group and the German premium… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group and Audi Partner in Fuel Cell Technology
A New Kind of Proving Ground: How We’re Reimagining the Future of Mobility in Detroit
A New Kind of Proving Ground: How We’re Reimagining the Future of Mobility in Detroit By Bill Ford, Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company As Ford Motor Company ushers in its next era, it is building a new campus in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. The new Corktown campus will be a hub where Ford and its partners will work… Continue reading A New Kind of Proving Ground: How We’re Reimagining the Future of Mobility in Detroit
Feds crack down on Tesla Autopilot safety cheat device
The federal government is stepping in to end the use of an aftermarket product designed to let Tesla owners skirt a safety feature from the electric automaker’s semi-autonomous Autopilot system. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a cease and desist letter Tuesday to a California company known as Dolder, Falco and Reese… Continue reading Feds crack down on Tesla Autopilot safety cheat device
Uber’s plan to get more electric cars on the road
While electrifiying the U.S.’s ride-hailing fleet could have a tremendous impact on reducing emissions, operating an electric vehicle on today’s streets is challenging for drivers. A new program at Uber wants to make it easier for its drivers to go electric—and get more EVs on the road. “What we’ve learned from drivers is that they… Continue reading Uber’s plan to get more electric cars on the road
Elon Musk Accuses Tesla Employee of Sabotage
In scrambling to ramp up production of its Model 3 electric car, Tesla has run into trouble with robots and automated machinery, a need for more workers and a shortage of battery packs — all fairly typical issues in starting up an auto plant. Now the company’s chief executive, Elon Musk, suspects a more unusual… Continue reading Elon Musk Accuses Tesla Employee of Sabotage
‘Autopilot Buddy’ that tricks Tesla vehicles declared ‘unsafe’ by US
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a cease and desist order Tuesday to the manufacturer of a $199 aftermarket device that tricks Tesla’s Autopilot system into thinking a driver’s hands are on the steering wheel. The “Autopilot Buddy” is a piece of magnetic plastic that attaches to a Tesla vehicle’s steering wheel in order… Continue reading ‘Autopilot Buddy’ that tricks Tesla vehicles declared ‘unsafe’ by US
Lyft’s app code reveals unlaunched bike or scooter feature
Lyft hasn’t acquired a bike-sharing startup or gotten a scooter permit yet, but it’s already preparing its app for them with a feature codenamed “last mile”. Code and screenshots dug out of Lyft’s Android app reveal a way to search a map for last mile vehicles, and scan a QR code or enter a pin… Continue reading Lyft’s app code reveals unlaunched bike or scooter feature