Tag: automotive industry
Fisker halts work on new EV models until it finds more money
After years of buildup, Fisker has finally started building its ambitious electric Ocean SUV in Austria. The company pledged to start production by the end of 2022, so it has met that target with around six weeks to spare. If you didn't lock in a pre-order for the EV swiftly,…
Read MoreFord EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada
Ford EVs will gain access to Tesla's Superchargers across the US and Canada starting today, becoming the first non-Tesla vehicles to do so, Ford announced. The companies cemented the fast charging pact last year and numerous other automakers followed suit later on. The expanded network will be a big benefit…
Read MoreVolvo pauses deliveries of its EX30 due to software issues
Volvo's EX30 EV was a hit from the get-go thanks in part to the use of technology, along with the relatively low $35,000 price tag. However, its reliance on that tech is apparently catching up to it (much as it has for other recent vehicles), as the automaker has delayed…
Read MoreThe Morning After: That AI-generated George Carlin comedy special was written by humans
As generative AI (and access to AI tools) continues to grow, expect to see more things like the tumult over “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead.” Released on (then pulled from) YouTube, it’s framed as an hour of new “material” by the comedian, who died in 2008. Of course, it's…
Read MoreXiaomi says its SU7 EV can outperform Porsche and has more tech than Tesla
Xiaomi, a Chinese brand once synonymous with affordable smartphones, is now attempting to make an even bigger splash with its first-ever electric car. Unveiled at a Beijing event earlier today, the Xiaomi SU7 — pronounced "soo-chee" in Chinese — is a sedan based on the company's very own Modena Architecture…
Read MoreTesla knew some of its parts had high failure rates but reportedly blamed drivers anyway
Reuters published an explosive investigative report Wednesday chronicling Tesla’s alleged patterns of deliberate neglect and shifting blame onto customers for parts failures. The damning exposé accounts the Elon Musk-led company’s alleged long-running tendency to claim vehicle owners had engaged in “driver abuse,” charging them for repairs over failures caused by…
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