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Apple Raises Battery Replacement Costs For Older iPhones
Attempt to encourage users to upgrade to newer iPhone models? Apple raises cost of replacing an out-of-warranty iPhone battery
South Korea Fines Tesla £1.8m Over Cold Weather Range Loss
Tesla fined £1.8m in South Korea for failing to inform consumers its electric cars lose significant range in freezing weather
Tesla ‘Promotes China Head’ To Global Role
Tesla reportedly promotes head of China Tom Zhu to global role overseeing delivery in major markets and production at key plants
Tesla Ships Record 1.3 Million Cars In 2022
Tesla ships record 1.3 million cars in 2022, up 40 percent from the previous year, but misses Wall Street targets amidst demand concerns
Tesla ‘Reduces Shanghai Production Plans’ For January
Electric carmaker Tesla reportedly reduces production plans for key Shanghai plant in January amidst fresh Covid-19 disruption in China
EU Legislation Targets Battery Replacement By Users
European Union reaches provisional agreement that will require that portable devices to have user-replaceable batteries
US Scientists Claim Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
Clean energy milestone as US scientists at Lawrence Livermore claim to have made a breakthrough in nuclear fusion experiment
Apple Lightning Port Removal Deadline Is 28 December 2024
Clock is ticking for Apple's Lightning port, as cut-off date to switch to USB-C universal charger is set by the European Commission
Uber, Motional Launch Robotaxi Service In Las Vegas
People in Las Vegas will now be able to summon a Motional robotaxi on the Uber app, whilst visiting 'sin city'
Apple Self Service Repair Arrives In UK, Europe
Right to repair arrives in UK and Europe, where users can now purchase genuine Apple parts to repair an iPhone themselves
Tesla ‘To Cut Production’ At Shanghai Plant
Tesla reportedly plans 20 percent production cut at Shanghai plant as China auto demand slows due to Covid measures, economic disruption
Mercedes Offers Subscription To Boost Electric Vehicle Acceleration
Mercedes-Benz offers improved acceleration in some electric models for annual $1,200 fee, as carmakers target digital after-sales
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Open To All North American Drivers
Self-driving cars? Elon Musk opens up its previously limited self-driving beta program to all customers in North America who ordered it
New York Governor Signs Bill To Limit Crypto Mining
Green move. Clampdown on crypto mining that runs on carbon-based power sources signed into law by New York Governor
Tesla Issues 322,000 Vehicle Recall In US
Texas-based EV maker instructed to recall more than 300,000 vehicles in US over potential problems with rear lights
Data Centre In Space Feasibility Study To Be Led By Thales
Talk about cloud computing! European Commission chooses Thales Alenia Space to lead feasibility study for data centres in orbit
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos To Give Away Most Of Fortune
Founder of Amazon and one of the richest men in the world, promises to give away vast majority of his $124bn (£110bn) fortune
Tesla Recalls 40,000 US Cars Over Power Steering Problem
Tesla confirms voluntarily recall of 40,000 plus vehicles in the US after firmware update may result in power steering loss
Britishvolt Secures Funding For Five Weeks
Staff at battery start-up Britishvolt in Northumberland take a pay cut, after it secures five-week funding lifeline
Microsoft Says Talent Shortage Hampers Climate Change Fight
Brad Smith, Microsoft's President, predicts thousands of businesses will fail to meet climate change pledges over lack of staff training
Electric Vehicle Battery Start-Up Britishvolt ‘Near Collapse’
UK electric vehicle battery start-up Britishvolt said to be near to entering administration as funding talks reach dead end
Apple Confirms iPhones Will Get USB-C Charging
Goodbye to Lightning port and hello to universal charger, as Apple confirms it will comply with the European Union's law change
Waymo To Launch Self-Driving Service In LA
Los Angeles is set to become the next US city for the ride-hailing service Waymo One, after Phoenix and San Francisco
Apple iPhone 15 To Feature USB-C, Says Noted Leaker
Noted Apple leaker Mark Gurman says iPhones are moving to USB-C next year, but warns it is “just a stopgap”
Stellantis Signs Deal For EV Battery Nickel, Cobalt
Fourth-largest car maker signs memorandum of understanding with GME for nickel, cobalt from Western Australia development project
Rivian Recalls Nearly All Vehicles Over Safety Issue
Electric start-up Rivian recalls 13,000 vehicles over fastener that could come loose, as it struggles with parts shortages and production problems
Amazon To Invest 1bn Euros In Europe Electric Fleet
Amazon to invest 1bn euros in European electric vans and HGVs, along with charging infrastructure and zero-carbon delivery hubs
Tesla Sales Hit Monthly High In China Amidst Taiwan Criticism
Tesla sales hit monthly record in China as Elon Musk faces criticism over suggestion that Taiwan become special administrative zone of mainland
EU Approves Common Charger For Mobile Phones
Final blow for Apple's Lightning connector, as European Parliament approves universal charger for mobile devices