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Electric Vehicles Twice As Likely To Hit Pedestrians – Study
Study analysed UK road collisions, finds pedestrians twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car, than a petrol or diesel car
EU Widens Investigations Into Chinese Imports, Subsidies
After the United States imposes 100 percent tariffs on certain Chinese goods, Europe widens its investigations into Chinese goods
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
Shares In Chinese EV Firm Zeekr Soar On Debut
EV maker Zeekr, controlled by car giant Geely, valued at nearly $7bn as investors heartened by surging sales
Musk: Tesla ‘To Spend $500m’ On Charger Expansion This Year
Elon Musk says Tesla to spend more than $500m on charger network expansion this year, after disbanding Supercharger team
Biden Admin Set To Impose Tariffs On Chinese Electric Vehicles
America reportedly set to announce next week import tariffs on strategic Chinese sectors, including electric vehicles
Tesla Fires Software, Service, Engineering Staff
Tesla lays off software, service, engineering staff after disbanding Supercharger team, as major cull continues
US Probes Ford BlueCruise Driver Assistance Over Crashes
US highway safety agency opens formal investigation into Ford BlueCruise following two fatal crashes in which AI-powered system was engaged
Tesla Shares Surge On China Advanced Self-Driving Push
Tesla makes key advances toward advanced self-driving rollout in China as chief Elon Musk meets with premier Li Qiang
US Regulator Probes Effectiveness Of Tesla Autopilot Recall
US auto safety regulator opens new investigation into adequacy of Tesla Autopilot recall, saying it may not address safety concerns
Tesla Cuts Prices Across Major Markets
Tesla cuts prices in US, China, Germany, other major markets as it faces intensifying competition, slowing sales
Tesla Cuts More Than 10 Percent Of Workforce
Tesla lays off more than 10 percent of staff worldwide amidst slower growth, tougher competition from China
Apple Axes 600 Staff In First Layoffs Since Pandemic
Hundreds of Apple staff are to be handed their marching orders, reportedly centred on cancelled self-driving EV project
Tesla Shares Dive After EV Shipments Disappoint
Investors unhappy after Tesla posts a shipment slump in first quarter despite price cuts, amid concern about user demand for EVs
Tesla Owners Lose Battery Range Class Action Bid
Setback for Tesla owners, after federal judge rules legal claims over false range claims, must be pursued individually
BYD Ramps Up EV Price War In China With Cheaper Models
Pressure for Tesla. Price war increases for EVs in China, after BYD unveils cheaper versions of two of its models
Tesla Recalls More Than 2 Million Cars Over Warning Light Size
Tesla recalls more than 2 million cars after warning light font size found to be too small, following massive Autopilot December recall
Huawei Electric Car Partner Sees Revenue Surge
Huawei electric car manufacturing partner Seres sees losses down up to 45 percent on strong sales of latest Aito EV models
Apple Engineering Veteran Departs For EV Maker Rivian
Apple engineering veteran DJ Novotney leaves Apple for Rivian amidst string of senior executive departures
Volkswagen ‘In Talks’ With Blue Solutions For Solid-State EV Battery
Volkswagen, France's Blue Solutions reportedly aiming to co-develop solid-state electric car battery as EV makers reach for 'holy grail'
Tesla To Halt Production At Berlin Plant Amidst Red Sea Disruption
Tesla to pause production at Berlin plant for two weeks due to parts delays amidst attacks on ships in Red Sea
Tesla Recalls 1.6 Million Cars In China Over Autopilot Issues
Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million vehicles in China over Autopilot safety issues, following similarly massive recall in US last month
Xiaomi Aims To Become ‘Top Five’ Car Maker With SU7 EV
Xpeng aims for top with technology-heavy SU7 electric vehicle in extremely crowded Chinese EV market hit by slowing demand supply glut
BYD Close To Passing Tesla As World’s Biggest EV Maker
Fourth-quarter sales surge takes Chinese auto giant BYD closer to passing Tesla as world's biggest maker of purely electric vehicles
Xiaomi Founder Hopes For ‘Win’ With Upcoming Electric Car
Xiaomi founder and chief Lei Jun says company may struggle to keep up with demand as it prepares electric car launch
Tesla Hikes Prices In China Amidst Stiff Domestic EV Competition
Tesla raises prices in China as it sees sales decline in country, with domestic EV makers posting strong gains
Google Maps Utilises AI For Immersive View Tool
The use of AI by Google Maps utilised for launch of Immersive View tool, so users can preview their travel routes
Nvidia, Foxconn Partner Up To Build AI Data Centres
New class of data centres are to be constructed by iPhone maker Foxconn and Nvidia to “accelerate the AI industrial revolution”
Tesla Faces Federal Probes Over Elon Musk Glass House – Report
People living in glass houses? Two federal investigations over Tesla allegedly building Elon Musk large glass house in Texas