GM's LMR battery breakthrough means more range at a lower cost
(arstechnica.com)
WARREN, Mich.—If you've been following General Motors' development of electric vehicles on its Ultium platform, you'd be forgiven for thinking that it hasn't gone entirely smoothly.
WARREN, Mich.—If you've been following General Motors' development of electric vehicles on its Ultium platform, you'd be forgiven for thinking that it hasn't gone entirely smoothly.
Comma 3X: Initial Impressions
(beesbuzz.biz)
About a week ago I bought a Comma 3X from comma.ai, based on seeing a bunch of quite glowing reviews of it (and other FSD systems) from a number of car and tech reviewers I trust.
About a week ago I bought a Comma 3X from comma.ai, based on seeing a bunch of quite glowing reviews of it (and other FSD systems) from a number of car and tech reviewers I trust.
Tesla employees ask Elon Musk to resign, confirm demand problem
(electrek.co)
Some Tesla employees officially asked for Elon Musk to resign as they confirmed the automaker is facing a massive demand problem, which they attribute to the CEO.
Some Tesla employees officially asked for Elon Musk to resign as they confirmed the automaker is facing a massive demand problem, which they attribute to the CEO.
Tesla Cybertruck inventory goes through the roof
(arenaev.com)
The futuristic-looking Tesla Cybertruck is reportedly facing a monumental challenge as its inventory in the United States has ballooned to over 10,000 units.
The futuristic-looking Tesla Cybertruck is reportedly facing a monumental challenge as its inventory in the United States has ballooned to over 10,000 units.
Tesla Cybertruck inventory goes through the roof
(arenaev.com)
The futuristic-looking Tesla Cybertruck is reportedly facing a monumental challenge as its inventory in the United States has ballooned to over 10,000 units.
The futuristic-looking Tesla Cybertruck is reportedly facing a monumental challenge as its inventory in the United States has ballooned to over 10,000 units.
Short History of Four Wheel Steering
(arstechnica.com)
With roots in early 20th-century trucks, 4WS is not widely understood.
With roots in early 20th-century trucks, 4WS is not widely understood.
Ford raises prices on Mexican-made cars–but not the full tariff cost
(arstechnica.com)
Price rises are coming to some Mexican-made Ford vehicles this summer as a result of President Trump's decision to launch an international trade war.
Price rises are coming to some Mexican-made Ford vehicles this summer as a result of President Trump's decision to launch an international trade war.
You Might Not Know What a Deleted Truck Is, but You've Probably Seen One
(jalopnik.com)
For the average pickup truck owner, the phrase "deleted truck" is unlikely to be a part of their lexicon. However, for the subset of truck owners who like them as big, loud, and strong as possible, this concept is something they're likely aware of, and maybe even take part in themselves. But what is a deleted truck? Well, the first rule of deleted truck club is you don't talk about deleted truck club.
For the average pickup truck owner, the phrase "deleted truck" is unlikely to be a part of their lexicon. However, for the subset of truck owners who like them as big, loud, and strong as possible, this concept is something they're likely aware of, and maybe even take part in themselves. But what is a deleted truck? Well, the first rule of deleted truck club is you don't talk about deleted truck club.
Elon Musk Threatened to Deport Engineers Who Exposed Flaws in Tesla Cars
(techoreon.com)
At Tesla, it’s not all about innovation or the technology of its electric cars. There are also less visible stories that reveal a lot about the work environment at one of the most admired—and feared—companies in the tech sector.
At Tesla, it’s not all about innovation or the technology of its electric cars. There are also less visible stories that reveal a lot about the work environment at one of the most admired—and feared—companies in the tech sector.
Zombieverter: Open source VCU for reusing salvage EV components
(openinverter.org)
An open-source EV conversion VCU (vehicle control unit) for controlling salvaged EV components!
An open-source EV conversion VCU (vehicle control unit) for controlling salvaged EV components!
Tesla's board reportedly sought a successor while Musk wheeled around Washington
(techcrunch.com)
According to a new, brow-raising WSJ report, Tesla’s board quietly began searching for Elon Musk’s potential successor about a month ago, approaching executive search firms as the carmaker faced protests, plummeting sales, and shrinking profits while Musk waded into Washington to slash government spending.
According to a new, brow-raising WSJ report, Tesla’s board quietly began searching for Elon Musk’s potential successor about a month ago, approaching executive search firms as the carmaker faced protests, plummeting sales, and shrinking profits while Musk waded into Washington to slash government spending.
Legendary Bose Magic Carpet Suspension Is Finally Going Global
(thedrive.com)
Over twenty years ago, a video of a Lexus LS400 seemingly defying the laws of physics shocked the world.
Over twenty years ago, a video of a Lexus LS400 seemingly defying the laws of physics shocked the world.
Waymo and Toyota outline partnership to advance autonomous driving deployment
(waymo.com)
Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) and Waymo reached a preliminary agreement to explore a collaboration focused on accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies.
Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) and Waymo reached a preliminary agreement to explore a collaboration focused on accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies.
Bezos-backed Slate Auto debuts analog EV pickup truck
(techcrunch.com)
A new American electric vehicle startup called Slate Auto has made its debut, and it’s about as anti-Tesla as it gets.
A new American electric vehicle startup called Slate Auto has made its debut, and it’s about as anti-Tesla as it gets.
Nobody Wanted to Publish Frank Herbert's Dune Except a Car Repair Manual Company
(jalopnik.com)
In case you've recently returned from years of self-exile, or awoken from a decades-long breakdance-related coma: Welcome! The year is 2021, and just last week visionary director Denis Villeneuve released his take on Frank Herbert's classic novel Dune. While Dune the movie is the absolute center of the current zeitgeist, we're here to talk about Dune the book — and its interesting ties to automotive history.
In case you've recently returned from years of self-exile, or awoken from a decades-long breakdance-related coma: Welcome! The year is 2021, and just last week visionary director Denis Villeneuve released his take on Frank Herbert's classic novel Dune. While Dune the movie is the absolute center of the current zeitgeist, we're here to talk about Dune the book — and its interesting ties to automotive history.
VW engineer jailed for emissions scandal (2017)
(bbc.com)
A former Volkswagen engineer who helped develop a device that enabled cars to evade US pollution rules has been sentenced to more than three years in prison and ordered to pay $200,000.
A former Volkswagen engineer who helped develop a device that enabled cars to evade US pollution rules has been sentenced to more than three years in prison and ordered to pay $200,000.
Tesla Cybertruck is in crisis: new discounts and throttling down production
(electrek.co)
The Tesla Cybertruck is in crisis.
The Tesla Cybertruck is in crisis.
Show HN: Nissan's Leaf app doesn't have a home screen widget so I made my own
(kevintechnology.com)
Nissan's LEAF® App Doesn't Have a Home Screen Widget So I Made My Own for Free
Nissan's LEAF® App Doesn't Have a Home Screen Widget So I Made My Own for Free
Tesla Releases Stripped RWD Cybertruck: So Much Worse for Not Much Less Money
(jalopnik.com)
Tesla Releases Stripped-Out RWD Cybertruck That Is So Much Worse For Not Much Less Money
Tesla Releases Stripped-Out RWD Cybertruck That Is So Much Worse For Not Much Less Money
Honda Sets Up Dedicated Business in US to Tap into Space Boom
(bloomberg.com)
Honda Motor Co. has created a space business unit in the US to promote its technology and spur more collaboration with American companies.
Honda Motor Co. has created a space business unit in the US to promote its technology and spur more collaboration with American companies.
Porsche explores EV battery recycling tech to power its new cars
(newatlas.com)
It isn't easy to recycle high-voltage batteries from electric cars, but Porsche wants to take a stab at it.
It isn't easy to recycle high-voltage batteries from electric cars, but Porsche wants to take a stab at it.
Tesla loses another top talent: its long-time head of software
(electrek.co)
Tesla is losing another top talent: its long-time head of software, David Lau, has reportedly told co-workers that he is exiting the automaker.
Tesla is losing another top talent: its long-time head of software, David Lau, has reportedly told co-workers that he is exiting the automaker.
At Chrysler I Kept a Glossary of Ridiculous Corporate Terms Engineers Overused
(theautopian.com)
When I became a full-time engineer at Chrysler at age 21, there were certain elements of the corporate environment that I found flat-out odd.
When I became a full-time engineer at Chrysler at age 21, there were certain elements of the corporate environment that I found flat-out odd.
Volvo Tells Plug-In Hybrid Owners to Stop Charging
(carscoops.com)
Volvo is recalling thousands of plug-in hybrids in the United States as they could short circuit when parked and fully charged. This poses a serious fire risk and it could occur at night, when the vehicle is parked in your garage.
Volvo is recalling thousands of plug-in hybrids in the United States as they could short circuit when parked and fully charged. This poses a serious fire risk and it could occur at night, when the vehicle is parked in your garage.