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Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and hungry’: Billionaire says ‘there is nothing I hate more’ than cutting staff as more than ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/15/tesla-cut-jobs-elon-musk-staff
New models for beginners: E-cars don't have to be expensive: The electric car market no longer only consists of luxury models. With two new cars ...
auto-motor-und-sport.de/tech-zukunft/elektroauto-einstieg-modelle/
Toyota Prius Recalled Because the Rear Doors May Open When the Car Is in Motion: 2023-24 Prius hybrids and Prius Prime PHEVs are under recall. Water can ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/toyota-prius-recall-rear-doors-may-open-when-car-in-motion-a3801485577/
Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report: The electric car from Dongfeng appears less heroic than frightening. The 3.9-ton truck with 142 kWh ...
heise.de/tests/Elektro-Gelaendeauto-Dongfeng-M-Hero-1-mit-142-kWh-im-Fahrbericht-9683400.html
Study on BEV workshop visits: Do electric cars need to go to the workshop more often?
auto-motor-und-sport.de/tech-zukunft/alternative-antriebe/studie-zu-werkstattaufenthalten-von-bev/
If you’ve got an EV, Google Maps is about to become much more valuable: New Google Maps features address one of Americans’ top concerns about owning an electric ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/17/google-maps-electric-vehicles-stations-charging/
Energy consumption in an electric car: This is how much range the indoor climate in an electric car costs
auto-motor-und-sport.de/tech-zukunft/mobilitaetsservices/klimaanlage-und-heizung-beeinlussen-die-reichweite-von-e-autos-v1/
Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick Pickups Recalled for Loss of Power While Driving
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/ford-recalls-bronco-sport-and-maverick-for-loss-of-power-a2834960968/
Tesla Semi has been pushed ‘well beyond expectations’ by a new customer: Tesla has delivered its Tesla Semi, an electric semi truck, to a new customer for a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/tesla-semi-pushed-well-beyond-expectations-new-customer/
Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries: Owners will have to wait until April 20 for deliveries to resume.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-stops-cybertruck-deliveries-accelerator-pedal-may-be-to-blame/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after multimillion investment
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/09/dublin-belfast-train-to-take-less-than-two-hours-and-run-hourly-after-multimillion-euro-investment/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Cybertruck recall completes Tesla's humiliation: Tesla's latest vehicle was widely mocked even before its accelerator pedal problem. Now it's a national joke.
mashable.com/article/cybertruck-is-over
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Woman starts Tesla update in the blazing sun and is then trapped: Cars get very hot in summer. A young woman from the USA had to experience this for herself ...
stern.de/auto/frau-startet-tesla-update-in-der-prallen-sonne-und-ist-danach-gefangen-34628428.html
Alfa Romeo Junior (2024): the first information: Alfa's first electric car is an SUV and goes by the name of Junior. Interestingly, it is also available as a ...
autobild.de/marken-modelle/alfa-romeo/junior/
Quick Glance: Controversy in Italy: Can a car be named „Milano“ if it comes from Poland?
- Alfa Romeo unveils the Alfa Milano, a new full-electric SUV manufactured in Poland.
- Italian government concerned about the impact on „Made in Italy“ due to production in Poland.
- Dispute arises over the name „Milano“ based on a 2003 law against false origin claims.
- Debate on the relevance of protected origin designations for global car manufacturers.
Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/musks-next-big-payday-matters-more-than-his-last-2024-04-17/
Video shows 100mph drunk-driver Miley Connors who had child in car: A police officer said it was "one of the worst pieces of driving I have ever seen".
bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-oxfordshire-68835711
Quick Glance: Child Endangered: Driver Speeds at 100mph on Hard Shoulder
- A reckless driver accelerated to over 100mph on the hard shoulder, causing an accident and then exiting the vehicle to urinate as his child fled the car.
- Miley Connors, 37, drove down the M40 in December 2021 in a silver Mercedes-Benz SUV, a pursuit described by the police as the worst they had ever seen.
- Numerous calls were made to emergency services after other terrified drivers witnessed Connors driving on the motorway in Warwickshire.
- He then moved into Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, maneuvering in and out of traffic at high speed.
The EV revolution has stalled. Can these nifty bikes kick it back into gear?: If you can’t afford the latest electric car, there’s a smarter option that will ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-ev-revolution-has-stalled-can-these-nifty-bikes-kick-it-back-into-gear-20240404-p5fhhu.html
Boosting EV ownership the easiest option in the Government's charge on climate change
irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41376184.html
You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger
electrek.co/2024/04/18/you-can-power-your-home-for-21-days-with-a-chevy-silverado-ev-and-gms-new-bidirectional-charger/
Richard Hammond predicts majority of cars will still be petrol rather than electric in 2050
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/richard-hammond-petrol-electric-cars-top-gear-b2528227.html
SMRT bus driver, 58, dies after crashing vehicle into tree in Woodlands: No commuters were on board at the time of the accident.
straitstimes.com/singapore/smrt-bus-driver-58-dies-after-crashing-vehicle-into-tree-in-woodlands
Is Tesla in Big Trouble? Signs Point to Yes: Tesla has for years seemingly defied the rules other automakers are forced to play by. No more.
motortrend.com/features/tesla-trouble-problems-2024/
Quick Glance: Tesla resolves lawsuit following deadly Autopilot crash
- Tesla reached a resolution in a wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2018 crash.
- Following the death of Apple engineer Walter Huang in Autopilot mode, his family filed a lawsuit.
- Specifics of the resolution, prior to the set trial date, remained undisclosed.
The tragedy which took the lives of 10 students: Samad Al Shan: Ten students aged between 10 and 15 years old died when their vehicle was washed away in a ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152370/oman/weather/the-tragedy-which-took-the-lives-of-10-students
Road user charges: Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?: Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?
rnz.co.nz/news/top/514269/road-user-charges-are-evs-still-cheaper-to-run-than-petrol-cars
Is Tesla in Big Trouble? Signs Point to Yes: Tesla has for years seemingly defied the rules other automakers are forced to play by. No more.
motortrend.com/features/tesla-trouble-problems-2024/
Is Tesla in Big Trouble? Signs Point to Yes: Tesla has for years seemingly defied the rules other automakers are forced to play by. No more.
motortrend.com/features/tesla-trouble-problems-2024/
First date with the most extreme Taycan: The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024) is the absolute top model with 815 kW (1108 hp). The first test drive proves its ...
autozeitung.de/porsche-taycan-turbo-gt-2024-fahrbericht-205800.html
Slump in e-car sales: Tesla cuts ten percent of all jobs in the company: Tesla, the pioneer of the industry, is not immune to the reluctance of electric car ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/tesla-streicht-zehn-prozent-aller-jobs-im-unternehmen-a-62191c95-1910-4282-9cc6-997b49155c43
Tesla Model 3 vs. Model S: Different in Size, But What Else?: Tesla’s two cars differ in size and price, but what other features distinguish these electric ...
motortrend.com/features/tesla-model-s-or-model-3-which-is-better/
High-performance version of the Tesla Model 3: Ludicrous or Plaid?: In the first half of 2024, Tesla will bring a performance version of the newly facelifted ...
auto-motor-und-sport.de/elektroauto/tesla-model-3-plaid-performance-modell-facelift/
Alfa Romeo Milano (2024): the first information: Alfa's first electric car is an SUV and goes by the name of Milano. Interestingly, it is also available as a ...
autobild.de/marken-modelle/alfa-romeo/milano/
Stonka of a Tonka - and it's electric: The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in New Zealand — and it's right here in Otago.
odt.co.nz/business/stonka-tonka-and-its-electric
Xiaomi says sales of its electric car 3-5 times higher than expected: Sales of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi's first electric car have been 3-5 times higher ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/xiaomi-says-sales-its-new-ev-have-been-3-5-times-higher-than-expected-2024-04-18/
European ports turned into ‘car parks’ as vehicle imports pile up: Chinese EV makers without sales networks or onward transportation among leading causes of ...
ft.com/content/496f3bfa-9f0c-4145-9024-188572a280fd
More Ford Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk: Ford is recalling 42,000 more Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs because a fuel leak might cause a fire ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/more-ford-bronco-sport-and-escape-suvs-recalled-fire-risk-a1026514361/
Tesla layoffs include 14% of Buffalo workers, WARN notice shows
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-layoffs-include-14-buffalo-workers-warn-notice-shows-2024-04-17/
A new long-life electric car battery with a 1.5 million km warranty could spell end of longevity concerns
irishtimes.com/motors/2024/04/17/a-new-long-life-electric-car-battery-with-a-15-million-km-warranty/
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk: The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.
bbc.com/news/articles/c9ezp0lv039o
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
apnews.com/article/pakistan-karachi-japanese-attack-d796b4df5757f82fdc4b6e937553e1b8
Tesla, BYD and Co.: The problem with the high repair costs for electric cars: In Germany, growth in the electric car market is over. This is also due to the ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/elektroautos-viele-e-autos-sind-schon-nach-kleinen-unfaellen-schrottreif/29740558.html
She saved her baby in fatal crash: Penal mother Simran Rahamut used her body as a human shield to protect her one-year-old infant when the family’s vehicle ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/she-saved-her-baby-in-fatal-crash/article_2bd1b6c4-f975-11ee-84c1-4f8e6bb76950.html
Boy died leaping from family's truck as it lost control pulling water tank : Tomos Rhys Bunford loved farming and animals and is buried on the family farm with ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/boy-nine-died-leaping-familys-28964240
Nissan Micra EV to debut later this year as new low-cost electric car: Another affordable electric car is set to be unveiled later this year as Nissan looks to ...
electrek.co/2024/04/18/nissan-micra-ev-debut-this-year-new-low-cost-electric-car/
Tiny Spaces T&T addresses housing, real estate crises one unit at a time: WHAT if you can get a house for the same price as a vehicle?The team at Tiny Spaces ...
trinidadexpress.com/business/local/tiny-spaces-t-t-addresses-housing-real-estate-crises-one-unit-at-a-time/article_6c68f53a-fc63-11ee-8fc3-bf90008f938c.html
Teen run over by police vehicle in Melaka while trying to flee cops: MELAKA: Melaka police have pledged to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/11/teen-run-over-by-police-vehicle-in-melaka-while-trying-to-flee-cops
Ford recalls over 450,000 vehicles in US for issue that could affect battery, NHTSA says
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/ford-recall-bronco-sport-maverick/73352450007/
Why are auto insurance premiums so high? Blame inflation and a few other factors: Wednesday's inflation report showed consumer price growth continues to drift ...
nbcnews.com/business/consumer/auto-insurance-premiums-costs-high-prices-inflation-explainer-rcna147204
SpaceX all set for a record-breaking rocket launch on Friday: SpaceX has set lots of spaceflight records in its 22-year history, and on Friday one of its rockets ...
digitaltrends.com/space/spacex-all-set-for-a-record-breaking-rocket-launch/
Quick Glance: SpaceX Spending on Moonshot Bets
- Confidential SpaceX financial reports for 2018 and 2019 reveal the company's reliance on Starlink for profitability.
- The pivotal years of 2018 and 2019 saw significant events like the Falcon Heavy rocket launch and Crew Dragon capsule test.
- The company reported revenues of $1.98 billion in 2018 and $1.45 billion in 2019, but also faced losses due to high costs.
- The financials indicated NASA contracts played a significant role in SpaceX's revenue, while the introduction of the Starship rocket may change the game.
Electric car crisis - That's why nobody wants to buy used electric vehicles: Sales of new electric cars are collapsing, which is also due to the used car market ...
stern.de/auto/elektroauto-krise---darum-will-niemand-gebrauchte-stromer-kaufen--34607682.html
Circus elephant startled by backfiring vehicle stops traffic: The sound of a vehicle backfiring spooked a circus elephant while she was getting a pre-show bath ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/vehicle-backfiring-startled-circus-elephant-montana-street-performed-109355212
States sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks: Republican attorneys general from 25 states on Thursday sued the U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/republican-led-states-sue-block-us-rules-curbing-tailpipe-emissions-cars-light-2024-04-18/
Tesla puts ‘$25,000 electric car’ codenamed NV9 on back burner despite what Elon Musk said
electrek.co/2024/04/15/tesla-puts-electric-car-codenamed-nv9-back-burner-despite-elon-musk-said/
2 Police Officers Are Killed in Shootout Near Syracuse, N.Y.: A suspect fired at the officers as they investigated a stolen vehicle in the upstate town of Salina ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/nyregion/police-officers-salina-shooting.html
Rivian R2 vs R1S: How will Rivian’s cheaper SUV compare?: The Rivian R2 has finally been announced, and it'll be a great option for those who want a cheaper ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/rivian-r2-vs-rivian-r1s-price-range-performance/
Tesla Model 3 vs. Model S: Different in Size, But What Else?: Tesla’s two cars differ in size and price, but what other features distinguish these electric ...
motortrend.com/features/tesla-model-s-or-model-3-which-is-better/
'Too inconvenient': Motorists complain about ERP 2.0 card reader but welcome changes in installation process
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-cars-drivers-card-reader-obu-motorcycles-installation-4250531
Insurance: Comprehensive or third-party liability, what’s the difference?: Knowing the main difference is key to making a decision that works for you
gulfnews.com/your-money/community-tips/insurance-comprehensive-or-third-party-liability-whats-the-difference-1.1713455746424
The cost of second-hand electric vehicles is plunging, but are they actually good value?
9news.com.au/national/second-hand-electric-vehicles-australia/1a792d7a-eb2c-4d49-ada6-f609d02f0bf7
87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla: Tesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (67%) and Toyota (54%) trailing ...
electrek.co/2024/04/09/87-percent-us-tesla-drivers-say-theyll-buy-another-tesla/
Electric car catches fire in accident near Osnabrück - two people die: Tragedy in the district of Osnabrück (Lower Saxony): An electric car crashed into a tree ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/10-jaehriges-kind-in-lebensgefahr-elektroauto-faengt-bei-unfall-nahe-osnabrueck-feuer-zwei-menschen-sterben_id_259854599.html
The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs: The drive to electrify personal cars in California has, at best, hit a rough patch ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-16/the-ev-market-is-in-trouble-the-latest-sign-is-teslas-layoffs
High speed crash death: A man was killed after the vehicle he was driving collided with a wall in Fyzabad on Sunday afternoon.
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/high-speed-crash-death/article_4f609696-fab0-11ee-8d8f-9f2cba5629bd.html
Goats killed after herd of Llandudno's famous four legged beasts hit by vehicle: Police were called after the animals were struck on the outskirts of the town
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/goats-killed-after-herd-llandudnos-28965110
TikToker trapped in 115-degree heat after her Tesla locked her inside: The Tesla handbook says opening the car doors during a software update can damage the ...
businessinsider.com/tiktoker-trapped-hot-car-tesla-locked-her-inside-software-update-2024-4
Here’s how EVs could get 200 miles per gallon : A new report says that electric vehicles could double in efficiency in the next decades — if automakers make the ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/10/ev-efficiency-double-2050/
Does an EV Work as Well in Cold Weather?: Everything you wanted to know about cold weather and battery-electric vehicles.
caranddriver.com/features/a60344222/does-an-ev-work-as-well-in-cold-weather/
Mercedes upgrades the EQS: The Mercedes EQS facelift will come onto the market in April 2024. We already know the price & range of the electric luxury sedan.
autozeitung.de/mercedes-eqs-2025-preis-reichweite-205751.html
A Surprise Press Trip, Rolls-Royce Spectre Test and a Total Eclipse | ClassicCars.com Journal
journal.classiccars.com/2024/04/16/a-surprise-press-trip-rolls-royce-spectre-test-and-a-total-eclipse/
Here's Why People Are Willing to Pay More for an EV: Average EV prices are higher than gas-powered vehicles, but many consumers are willing to pay more upfront ...
cnet.com/roadshow/news/heres-why-people-are-willing-to-pay-more-for-an-ev/
Fisker Ocean Extreme First Test: Good Idea, Bad Execution: Huge software issues keep the Ocean in troubled waters and are a larger indication of a company in ...
motortrend.com/reviews/fisker-ocean-extreme-first-test/
Oruga Unitrack: Latvian company is working on tracked electric powersports vehicle to tackle the off-highway market.
cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/oruga-unitrack/
Calls for road funding after foot-wide sinkhole discovered in East Cork: The sinkhole was discovered on the Leamlara to Glanmire road over the weekend
irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41374009.html
UC Berkeley study confirms that yes, EVs do what they promise to do: A new study confirms what EV fans already know: EV adoption does make the air cleaner ...
electrek.co/2024/04/05/uc-berkeley-study-confirms-that-yes-evs-do-what-they-promise-to-do/
2024 Fiat 500e First Drive: A Small, Affordable EV—What More Do You Want?: The new electric 500 has surprisingly little to apologize for.
motortrend.com/reviews/2024-fiat-500e-electric-first-drive-review/
Quick Glance: Compact Electric Fiat 500e Suits Its Market Perfectly
- Making a comeback after a significant break, the Fiat 500e re-enters the US market with a touch of Italian style.
- The new model slightly outstrips its predecessor in most dimensions, showcasing a subtle size increase.
- Fiat intends to introduce various editions of the 500e featuring distinct colors and functionalities.
- Both the 7-inch digital instrument cluster and the 10.25-inch Uconnect 5 infotainment system will be standard across all 500e models.
Road safety caught in vicious circle of car dependency and sprawl: What other EU member state would allow new schools to be built on roads with speed limits of ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/16/road-safety-caught-in-vicious-circle-of-car-dependency-and-sprawl/
Memphis police officer and teen suspect killed in early-morning shootout: A Memphis police officer and a teenager were killed during a shootout early Friday ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/memphis-police-officer-teen-suspect-killed-early-morning-shootout-rcna147560
Tesla is unveiling its new ‘robotaxi’ on August 8: Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker is planning to unveil its new ‘robotaxi’ ...
electrek.co/2024/04/05/tesla-robotaxi-unveiling-august-8/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Unveil Tesla 'Robotaxi' on August 8
- Elon Musk announced that Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on August 8, despite past promises and delays with self-driving cars.
- Musk plans to develop a car without controls for human use and gradually enhance Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving capability.
- Currently, buyers can add the Full Self-Driving feature for an additional cost, but experts note that the system is not fully autonomous yet.
- Other companies like Waymo and Cruise are also working on autonomous ride-sharing services, despite safety concerns and incidents.
Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand: Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more ...
electrek.co/2024/04/05/kia-suddenly-shifts-hybrids-affordable-evs-amid-waning-demand/
Ford recall on Broncos, Escapes over fuel leak, engine fire risk prompt feds to open probe
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/12/ford-recall-bronco-escape-fuel-leak-probe/73299991007/
This Ferrari Has a Top Speed of 15 MPH. It Could Fetch $1 Million at Auction.: A Ferrari prototype used as a test mule during the development of the ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/ferrar-f12tdf-prototype-15-mph-top-speed-auction-1235577419/
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