Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. unveiled an electric car battery it said has a range of over 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) on a single charge and is 13% more powerful than one planned by Tesla Inc., a major customer.
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Einride Gets NHTSA Approval to Test Driverless Pods on US Roads
Electric truck maker Einride AB has received approvals to test its driverless vehicle on public roads in the U.S., paving the way for the company to conduct a pilot with partner GE Appliances.
June 23, 2022NHTSA Reports ADS, ADAS 12-Month Crash Data
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for the first time, collected and analyzed data on crashes involving vehicles using SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems, and separately, SAE Levels 3-5 automated driving systems.
June 23, 2022Elon Musk Says New Tesla Plants Are Losing Billions
Elon Musk said Tesla Inc.’s new plants in Germany and Texas are losing “billions of dollars†as the electric vehicle maker tries to ramp up production.
June 22, 2022FAA Approves Zipline’s Drone-Delivery Service as Air Carrier
Zipline International Inc., a drone-delivery company that has made thousands of medical drops in Africa, was approved by U.S. regulators to operate as a small air carrier.
June 21, 2022Autonomous Truck Developers Must Address Technical Concerns
ORLANDO, Fla. — Autonomous truck developers are making steady progress toward commercialization, but these companies and their future fleet customers will need to address a variety of technical issues and other operational concerns to integrate this technology into the freight transportation industry.
June 21, 2022Laid-Off Workers Claim Tesla Violated WARN Act in Suit
Tesla Inc. was sued by some former employees who claim the company’s decision to lay off about 10% of its workforce violated federal law by failing to provide the required advance notice for the job cuts.
June 20, 2022Tesla Increases Prices Up to $6,000 Across Lineup
Tesla Inc. has increased prices across its lineup by as much as $6,000, Electrek reported, as global automakers grapple with surging costs for raw materials, particularly battery components.
June 16, 2022NHTSA Says 273 Teslas With Automated Driving Systems Have Crashed
DETROIT — Tesla reported 273 crashes involving partially automated driver-assist systems, according to statistics about the industry released by U.S. safety regulators on June 15.
June 14, 2022Musk Warns of Tesla’s ‘Very Tough Quarter’ in Staff Email
Tesla Inc. has had a “very tough quarter†as it struggles with supply chain snags, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk warned in an internal memo, imploring workers to help get the electric vehicle maker back on track.
June 13, 2022