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Next Neuralink Brain Implant Coming Soon, Says Musk

Despite an issue with first Neuralink implant in a patient, Elon Musk says second brain implant is coming soon

9 months ago

China’s BYD Signs $1bn Deal For Factory In Turkey

BYD, China's largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, is to setup a manufacturing plant in Turkey, as EU tariff talks falter

9 months ago

EU Tariffs On Chinese EVs Come Into Force

Higher EU tariffs on certain Chinese EV makers kicked in this week, as Brussels follows US to protect domestic motor…

9 months ago

Amazon To Discontinue Astro Security Robot

End of the line for Amazon's Astro security guard robot for businesses, which will be bricked in September this year

9 months ago

Fisker Seeks Approval For Firesale Of Remaining EVs

Fisker asks bankruptcy judge for permission to sell remaining Ocean SUV at just $14,000 per EV, down from $70,000

9 months ago

Tesla Sales Fall For Second Straight Quarter

Despite price cuts, Tesla's global sales fall for the second straight quarter in another sign of weakening demand for EVs

9 months ago

Nyobolt Reveals EV Battery That Recharges In Just Five Minutes

Range anxiety solution? Nyobolt demos its ultra-fast charging car battery recharging to 80 percent in just five minutes

9 months ago

Tesla Argues Elon Musk Won Battle Over $56 Billion Pay Package

Tesla, citing shareholder vote, claims Elon Musk has won the legal battle over $56bn pay package, despite judge ruling against…

9 months ago

VinFast Touts Cheap And Tiny EV, Amid Sales Concerns

Amid concerns about EV sales, a new small and cheap EV from VinFast is aimed primarily at the Asian market

9 months ago

SpaceX Wins Contract For International Space Station Disposal

NASA selects Elon Musk' SpaceX to build deorbit vehicle for International Space Station at the end of its operational life

9 months ago

Rivian To Gain Up To $5 Billion Investment From Volkswagen

Crucial intervention? Volkswagen to form joint venture with Rivian to share electric vehicle software and architecture

9 months ago

Tesla Issues Fourth Recall For Cybertruck

Most Cybertrucks in the United States are being recalled over problems with windshield wipers and exterior trim

9 months ago

Waymo Opens Autonomous Ride Hailing Taxi To All San Fran Residents

Alphabet's Waymo unit opens its autonomous ride-hailing service to all residents of San Francisco, after similar move in Phoenix in…

9 months ago

Fisker Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

EV maker Fisker files for bankruptcy protection in the US – the second EV venture led by car designer Henrik…

10 months ago

SpaceX, Elon Musk Sued By Engineers For Unfair Firings, Sex Bias

Elon Musk and SpaceX sued by eight engineers who had been fired after calling Musk a “distraction and embarrassment”

10 months ago

EU To Impose Tariffs Up To 38 Percent On Chinese EVs

European Commission investigation provisionally concludes China offers unfair subsidies to its EV makers – tariffs announced

10 months ago

Tesla Investor Slams Elon Musk’s $56bn Pay Deal, Amid Another Lawsuit

Head of one of the largest pension funds in US to vote against Elon Musk's ‘ridiculous’ pay package, as another…

10 months ago

Boeing Starliner Docks With Space Station In Historic Flight

Boeing's Starliner becomes second privately developed space vehicle to ferry crew to International Space Station after years of delays

10 months ago

Elon Musk May Retreat From Tesla If Not Granted $56Bn Pay Package

‘This is obviously not about the money,’ claims Tesla chair, warning Elon Musk may step away if $56 billion pay…

10 months ago

SpaceX Completes Fourth Starship Test Flight

Fourth test flight of massive Starship rocket concludes with successful ocean splashdown, despite many tile losses

10 months ago

Tencent Uses AI To Help Decipher Ancient Chinese Script

China's most valuable internet company develops AI database to help researchers decipher ancient oracle bone script

10 months ago

Boeing Starliner Set For 1 June Crewed Launch

Crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner planned to be final test to certify long-delayed vehicle for NASA flights to International Space…

10 months ago

US Probe Of Waymo Uncovers More Incidents – Report

NHTSA says its investigation of Waymo self-driving vehicles has uncovered more incidents that raise concerns

11 months ago

Tesla Layoffs Continue With Another 600 Jobs In California

Regulatory filing last week shows Elon Musk's Tesla is cutting another 600 jobs in California, across multiple departments

11 months ago

Toshiba Axes 4,000 Staff In Post-Delisting Restructuring Operation

Workforce blow. Newly privatised Toshiba has embarked on a 'revitalisation plan' that will entail the loss of 4,000 jobs

11 months ago

US Investigates Alphabet’s Waymo After Self-Driving Incidents

'Unexpected behaviour' of Waymo's self-driving vehicles triggers investigation by American safety regulators

11 months ago

Protestors Clash With Police At Tesla Gigafactory In Germany

Hundreds of climate activists clashed with police outside Tesla gigafactory near Berlin, in protest over its expansion plans

11 months ago

Biden Administration Imposes 100 Percent Tariff On Chinese EVs

Electric vehicles made in China are now subject to a 100 percent tariff, to protect US manufacturers from cheap imports

11 months ago

SpaceX Prepares Fourth Starship Test

SpaceX prepares fourth Starship test flight, launches more Starlink satellites, shows EVA suit for commercial space walk

11 months ago

SpaceX Contractors In Texas Remain Unpaid

SpaceX and its contractors have left construction bills unpaid in Texas, angering many smaller suppliers, in echo of Twitter controversy

11 months ago