The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into Waymo after its robotaxis have been spotted illegally passing stopped school buses numerous times in at least two states. The NTSB is specifically focusing on the more-than-20 incidences that have occurred in Austin, Texas, it said in a post on X on Friday. “Investigators will… Continue reading Waymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior
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The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars
The new Chevy Bolt EV just went into production at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas in November, but it won’t be built there for long. Once Bolt production ends, likely in 2027, GM said only internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will be made at the facility. GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production for ICE… Continue reading The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars
Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription
Tesla has officially removed Basic Autopilot as a standard feature for new Model 3 and Model Y orders in North America, effective immediately. The move forces buyers to subscribe to the $99/month Full Self-Driving (Supervised) package to access lane-keeping capabilities that were previously free. It appears to be a somewhat desperate move amid demand and profit headwinds.… Continue reading Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription
Elon Musk says Tesla taking safety supervisors out of some Robotaxi vehicles in Austin
A Tesla robotaxi drives on the street along South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025 Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that his company is now running a small number of its Robotaxi vehicles in Austin, Texas, without a human driver or safety supervisor on board.… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla taking safety supervisors out of some Robotaxi vehicles in Austin
Vistra to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on Feb. 26
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vistra (NYSE: VST) plans to report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial and operating results on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, during a live conference call and webcast beginning at 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT). The live webcast can be accessed via Vistra’s website at www.vistracorp.com… Continue reading Vistra to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on Feb. 26
NaaS Technology Inc. Announces Results of Extraordinary General Meeting on January 23, 2026
BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) (“NaaS” or the “Company”), the first U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China, is pleased to announce that at its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held in Langfang, Hebei Province today, shareholders of the Company approved each of the three proposed resolutions set out… Continue reading NaaS Technology Inc. Announces Results of Extraordinary General Meeting on January 23, 2026
Getting Britain buying – while building – more EVs
Helping more drivers understand the benefits of going electric is essential if the UK is to meet its ZEV ambitions so government’s new public campaign, launched this week, is timely and welcome – helping encourage consumer confidence by cutting through persistent myths while setting out the many advantages that EVs offer. It will highlight the massive vehicle… Continue reading Getting Britain buying – while building – more EVs
German FAZ: Glücksscherben010472
There are more than 45 million cars in Germany. No wonder the most unusual things happen every now and then. The story of the open water bottle in the trunk of an electric car is currently making the rounds online. The water runs into the battery. Damage: more than 10,000 euros. Another case: When maneuvering… Continue reading German FAZ: Glücksscherben010472
German FAZ: Where has Deutschland AG gone?010471
There was a time when all you had to do in Davos was follow the smell of power to find the German economy. It was the era before and after the financial crisis, but before the major disruptions of digitalization. If you trudged through the cold to the Hotel Belvedere back then, it was clear:… Continue reading German FAZ: Where has Deutschland AG gone?010471
German Manager Magazine: ZF Friedrichshafen: End of electric car projects pushes auto supplier into the red004667
The premature end to electric car projects is depressing the crisis Auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen into the red. ZF has agreed with various customers to terminate several projects early that did not achieve the expected profitability due to the slower ramp-up of e-mobility, the company announced on Friday. This decision will lead to a one-off… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: ZF Friedrichshafen: End of electric car projects pushes auto supplier into the red004667