Panasonic Energy, a Japanese battery supplier, has partnered with CSIRO, an Australian national science agency, to develop new nickel laterite processing technologies. The goal is to create a low-cost, low-environment-impact raw material and supply chain for nickel, a key component in electric vehicle batteries. CSIRO will contribute its expertise in mineral processes, while Panasonic Energy will provide information on battery materials.
EnergyPanasonic | Rating: 53 | 2024-07-30 03:19:39 PM |
Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro named Elon Musk his 'archenemy' after declaring himself the winner of the country's presidential election with 51% of the vote. The National Electoral Council reported results from 80% of voting stations. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado claimed that the main opposition candidate, Edmundo González, actually won the election with an 'overwhelming' margin of victory.
PoliticsMaduro | Rating: 45 | 2024-07-30 03:19:38 PM |
In June 2024, Chinese-made electric vehicles took an 11% market share in Europe, with SAIC Motor Corp's MG4 hatchback leading the pack. Over 23,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from Chinese brands were registered in Europe last month, a 72% sequential jump from May 2024. The European Commission imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs, with SAIC receiving a 37.6% rate, BYD 17.4%, and Geely 19.9%. The tariffs will be imposed on top of the EU's current 10% rate.
BusinessSAIC | Rating: 51 | 2024-07-30 03:19:38 PM |
Tesla has initiated a recall for 1.8 million vehicles over a fault that may cause a car to not detect an unlatched hood. The recall affects 2013-2024 Tesla Model S, 2016-2024 Tesla Model X, 2017-2024 Tesla Model 3, and 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y vehicles. The recall has been addressed through an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
RecallTesla | Duplicated with: 1 | Rating: 53 | 2024-07-30 03:19:38 PM |
Cruise, a self-driving unit of General Motors, aims to re-launch driverless ride-hailing this year after a robotaxi hit a pedestrian in October. The company hopes to begin offering driverless rides this year and re-launch paid driverless rides in early 2025. Cruise lost its permit to offer self-driving rides last October after the accident.
AutonomousCruise | Rating: 53 | 2024-07-29 07:49:47 PM |
U.S. President Joe Biden is allegedly 'utterly controlled' by the United Automotive Workers (UAW) union, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The claim comes after a Wall Street Journal report highlighted the administration's attempts to ignore Tesla's meeting requests several times in the past few years.
PoliticsTesla | Rating: 42 | 2024-07-29 07:49:47 PM |
Rivian's Chief Commercial Officer and President of Business Growth, Kjell Gruner, has departed the company after less than a year. Gruner, a former executive at Porsche, joined Rivian in September 2023 and worked at the company's headquarters in Irvine, California. During his tenure, he helped build the direct-to-consumer marketing function, established a sales team, opened new showrooms, and broke sales and delivery records.
BusinessRivian | Rating: 44 | 2024-07-29 07:49:46 PM |
Tesla fell behind in the 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study by J.D. Power, with an overall score of 870, dropping from 878 in the 2023 study. The study measured owner satisfaction with 2024 model year vehicles after 90 days of ownership, with responses from 99,144 owners. Traditional manufacturers such as Porsche, BMW, Dodge, and Ram saw their scores increase year over year.
BusinessTesla | Rating: 53 | 2024-07-29 07:49:46 PM |
Tesla batteries are being used to power houses in Ukraine, a response to Russia's attacks on the country's energy infrastructure. Oleksandr Bentsa, the owner of Ukrainian Autonomous Systems, is importing damaged Teslas from the US, restoring them, and using the batteries to provide an alternative power source. The initiative started in the spring.
EnergyTesla | Rating: 62 | 2024-07-29 03:19:34 PM |
Hyundai kicked off its Olympics advertisement campaign with a video titled 'It's OK', featuring its award-winning SUVs, including the IONIQ 5, Tucson, Sante Fe, and Palisade. The ad focuses on the people, specifically kids, inside the vehicles, highlighting the importance of balance in life and finding joy in every journey. Hyundai Motor America's CMO, Angela Zepeda, explained the creative approach, aiming to start a dialogue about the importance of balance.
MarketingHyundai | Rating: 40 | 2024-07-29 03:19:34 PM |