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Biden Earmarks $5bn For US Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
US government establishes $5 billion fund to help US states construct nationwide electric vehicle charging network across major transportation routes
Nissan To End Development Of New Combustion Engines – Report
First of many? Japanese car giant Nissan to end development of all combustion engines in all markets, except for the United States
Tesla Recalls 817,000 Vehicles Over Seatbelt Reminder
Why no recalls elsewhere? Tesla is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the United States - this time concerning a seatbelt chime failure
Meta Building Fastest AI Supercomputer In The World
Facebook building the world’s fastest AI supercomputer to help detect and moderate offensive posts and content, from among its billions of users
UK, Australia Reach Cyber, Critical Tech Agreement
Australia says it will 'fight back' against nation state cyberattacks, after agreements with the UK over cyber, technology, and other matters
Tesla Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Autopilot Crash
Criminal charges for the first time in fatal crash involving Tesla's Autopilot, as driver is charged with vehicular manslaughter
Researcher Gains Remote Control Of More Than 20 Teslas
Teenager claims he has taken control of multiple Tesla vehicles around the world via a software vulnerability, and can spy on drivers and unlock doors
Autonomous Drone Saves The Life Of Heart Attack Victim
A man is Sweden is alive thanks to the speedy arrival of flying medical drone that carried and delivered vital life-saving equipment
Chip Shortage To Continue Hurting UK Car Market In 2022
Car sales will continue to hurt in 2022 due to the ongoing chip shortage that has badly dented vehicle supply in the past couple of years
Amazon Partners With Stellantis For Vans, Rivian Stock Plunges
Bad news for Rivian? Amazon and car giant Stellantis sign partnership deal that will see Amazon utilise Stellantis electric vans
CES 2022: Sony Mulls Electric Vehicle Entry
Sony car? Japanese giant seeks to capitalise on sensor and entertainment expert with possible entry into the electric vehicle market
Driverless Car Trial For Milton Keynes By Month End – Report
Summon a car via an app. Major trial of driverless cars to start in Milton Keynes, but will not include fully autonomous cars
Tesla Provokes Ire Over Showroom In Xinjiang, China
Electric car maker slammed for opening dealership in Xinjiang, the region at centre of Western claims about human right abuses and forced labour camps
Tesla Recalls Half A Million Cars Over Safety Issues
More than 475,000 Model 3 and Model S electric cars being recalled by Tesla over rearview camera and front bonnet problem
Elon Musk Denies His Satellites Are Hogging Space
Space is enormous and satellites are tiny says Musk, after China complaint earlier this week of near miss with its space station
Elon Musk Sells Off Another $1 Billion Of Shares
Share sell-off continues for Tesla's Elon Musk, after he offloads another tranche of shares worth $1.02 billion to reach 10 percent target
Sweden’s Northvolt Gigafactory Begins Battery Production
First Northvolt battery cell has been assembled in northern Sweden gigafactory, as start-up readies for 2022 production run
Rivian Delays Long Range SUVs, Pickups To 2023
Rivian has reportedly warned customers it will delay deliveries of its electric pickup and SUV models featuring big battery packs
OneWeb Reaches 60 Percent With Launch Of 36 Satellites
UK-based OneWeb delivers another 36 communications satellites into orbit, as it readies connectivity for northern hemisphere
China Slams SpaceX For Satellite Near Miss – Report
Space row! Elon Musk criticised online China alleges that SpaceX satellites came close to colliding with its space station
Tesla Stops Gaming While Moving, Amid US Safety Investigation
Amid US safety investigation, Tesla says it will stop allowing computer games to be played on the car’s central touchscreen
US Opens Tesla Investigation Over In-Car Computer Games
US safety regulators begin probe over complaint that drivers can actually play computer games on central touchscreen when driving
Elon Musk Warns Of Overtaxation in California
Tesla CEO says he has sold 'enough stock' and slams California for 'overtaxation' and 'overegulation' and 'overlitigation'
Lady Gives Birth Whilst Tesla Used Autopilot
Tesla Autopilot in the headlines again, as it is engaged by husband to drive car to hospital as his wife gives birth in passenger seat
Oracle Makes Biggest Acquisition With Cerner Purchase
Enterprise software giant Oracle makes rumoured healthcare move, with $28.3 billion purchase of medical records specialist Cerner
Elon Musk To Pay $11 Billion In Taxes
Musk hits back at Senator Elizabeth Warren who said he should pay taxes and stop “freeloading” by confirming he is facing $11 billion tax bill
Apple Car Details Exposed In Patent Filings – Report
Want to know the potential features of Apple's forthcoming car? Apple patents for Project Titan has revealed some noteworthy ideas
Australia Switches On Tesla Megapack Facility For Renewable Energy Capture
Australian state of Victoria switches on the biggest battery in the southern hemisphere to provide clean power to one million homes during blackouts
Intel To List Self-driving Car unit Mobileye
Public offering planned for Intel's self-driving-car unit Mobileye next year, but Intel says it will retain ownership after floatation