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@Tata-JLR: JLR BOOSTS FACTORY SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WITH DRONE-BASED INSPECTION PILOT

*The initiative is being explored through JLR’s Open Innovation programme and aims to accelerate next generation technology and sustainability through collaborations with start‑ups, scale‑ups and like‑minded external organisations. Having launched in April 2022, Open Innovation has engaged with over 2,500 start‑ups globally, resulting in 36 formal collaborations to date. About JLR JLR’s Reimagine strategy aims… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JLR BOOSTS FACTORY SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WITH DRONE-BASED INSPECTION PILOT

Honda Prologue sales drop 86% in November even with deep discounts

The Honda Prologue was a top-selling EV, thanks in part to discounts that climbed over $20,000 at times. But after losing the $7,500 tax credit, sales of the electric SUV fell 86% in November. Honda Prologue sales fall in November despite discounts After launching the Prologue last March, the electric SUV quickly became one of… Continue reading Honda Prologue sales drop 86% in November even with deep discounts

Tesla is gearing to sell its electric semi truck, poaches key sales executives from rivals

Tesla is quietly but significantly expanding its Tesla Semi sales team, bringing on two seasoned veterans from the electric trucking industry as the company prepares for volume production at Gigafactory Nevada. Tesla Semi is arguably the company’s most delayed vehicle program ever, and we recently reported that production was again delayed into 2026. However, it… Continue reading Tesla is gearing to sell its electric semi truck, poaches key sales executives from rivals

Tesla hints at new camera upgrade, casting more doubt on Full Self-Driving promises

Tesla appears to be preparing to introduce yet another new camera sensor to its hardware suite, according to code found in the automaker’s latest firmware. While hardware improvements are generally good news, this latest discovery adds to the mounting evidence that Tesla is continuously moving the goalposts for self-driving, potentially leaving millions of owners with… Continue reading Tesla hints at new camera upgrade, casting more doubt on Full Self-Driving promises

Resideo Announces Sale of Grid Services Demand Response Business to EnergyHub

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI), a leading global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and controls products and solutions for residential end-markets, today announced that it sold its Grid Services demand response business, that primarily caters to utility clients, to EnergyHub, a leading provider of grid-edge flexibility solutions.… Continue reading Resideo Announces Sale of Grid Services Demand Response Business to EnergyHub

German FAZ: Does switching to an electric car work?010308

There are numerous objections to the electric car. F.A.Z. publisher Carsten Knop wanted to know what was wrong with range anxiety and a lack of charging stations and ordered his new company car with a battery-electric drive. After half a year, the first 10,000 kilometers have now been completed. In this podcast he reports on… Continue reading German FAZ: Does switching to an electric car work?010308

Commercial EV maker Flexis selects AMPECO’s EV charging management platform

Automotive OEM Flexis, a joint venture among Renault Group, Volvo Group and French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM, has chosen AMPECO to provide EV charging management for its commercial fleet operator customers. Flexis plans to begin vehicle production in 2026, and aims to build “a holistic electrification solution for the city logistics market.” The… Continue reading Commercial EV maker Flexis selects AMPECO’s EV charging management platform

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] NASCAR Comes to Super Taikyu! U.S. – Japan Exchange Through Motorsports

America’s wildly popular NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) series has come to Japan. November 16 was day two of the Super Taikyu season finale at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture. There was a showrun featuring six NASCAR cars brought over from the U.S., with Kamui Kobayashi and other top drivers from Japan… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] NASCAR Comes to Super Taikyu! U.S. – Japan Exchange Through Motorsports

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Hanging with the Cool Kids – Chairman Toyoda Receives German Automotive Award

Established in 1976, the Golden Steering Wheel is one of Europe’s most prestigious automotive awards, presented by the German car magazine “Auto Bild” and tabloid “Bild am Sonntag.” Each year, cars are selected based on criteria such as driving dynamics*, connectivity, design, and cost. In 2025, GSW featured eight categories and four special awards, though… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Hanging with the Cool Kids – Chairman Toyoda Receives German Automotive Award