This year has seen multiple instances of investigations of various Tesla vehicles, with government officials exploring whether or not the automaker’s self-driving features were at play in crashes . Now, some of those same features are at the center of another investigation, this one taking place on the state level. Here, the issue at hand isn’t whether some of Tesla’s features resulted in an accident, but rather whether Tesla was misrepresenting what those features could do. A report from the Los Angeles Times has more details on the investigation, which is being undertaken by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The article cites two complaints that the state DMV filed late last month, accusing Tesla of having “made or disseminated statements that are untrue or misleading, and not based on facts.” Times article suggests that the actual resolution will be milder in nature. Los Angeles Times that a remedy might be closer to requesting that Tesla issue “cautionary … [Read more...] about California DMV Clashes With Tesla Over Autopilot Features
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Second-Generation Tesla Roadster Revealed — The End Of The Line For Internal Combustion Super Cars?
Home Four wheelers oi-Dennis James By Dennis Abraham James Updated: Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 11:54 [IST] Tesla has revealed the second-generation Roadster at the unveiling of its all-new Semi-Truck. The new Tesla Roadster will enter production in 2020 with prices starting at $200,000. The founder's edition version of the new Roadster will cost $250,000. {photo-feature} Trending On DriveSpark: Bullish Lamborghini Urus Teases Snow Drifting Skills New Renault Duster Revealed - Muscular & More Capable Tata Motors Begins Testing Hexa Autonomous Vehicle BMW Catches Fire In Mumbai; Owner Alleges Denying Of Services By Roadside Assistance Comments Most Read Articles Paul Walker's 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 To Be Auctioned Off At Monterey Car Week Elon Musk Reveals Conditions For Setting Up Tesla Manufacturing Plant In India Tata Tigor XM … [Read more...] about Second-Generation Tesla Roadster Revealed — The End Of The Line For Internal Combustion Super Cars?
Tesla in talks with Ontario government for Canada Gigafactory
After Elon Musk suggested during a recent shareholders’ meeting that Tesla was looking at building its next Gigafactory in Canada, now we have confirmation that the manufacturer is indeed going forward with this plan. According to a source from Canada, the automaker had already filed documents with the Government of Ontario stating that it was looking to build an “advanced manufacturing facility” in the state. Electric Autonomy Canada got hold of the lobbying documents, which under Canadian law must be made public, submitted by Tesla in July, when the Texas-based automaker stated that it wanted to Engage with the government and its agencies to identify opportunities for industrial and/or advanced manufacturing facility permitting reforms with the intent to increase the competitiveness of Ontario and its ability to attract capital investment through establishing approvals timeframes that are competitive with high-growth manufacturing locations in North America, while also … [Read more...] about Tesla in talks with Ontario government for Canada Gigafactory
Musk says Twitter deal could move ahead with ‘bot’ info
Elon Musk said Saturday his planned $44 billion takeover of Twitter should move forward if the company can confirm some details about how it measures whether user accounts are ‘spam bots’ or real people. The billionaire and Tesla CEO has been trying to back out of his April agreement to buy the social media company, leading Twitter to sue him last month to complete the acquisition. Musk countersued, accusing Twitter of misleading his team about the true size of its user base and other problems he said amounted to fraud and breach of contract. Both sides are headed toward an October trial in a Delaware court. “If Twitter simply provides their method of sampling 100 accounts and how they’re confirmed to be real, the deal should proceed on original terms,” Musk tweeted early Saturday. “However, if it turns out that their SEC filings are materially false, then it should not.” Musk, who has more than 100 million Twitter followers, went on to challenge Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to … [Read more...] about Musk says Twitter deal could move ahead with ‘bot’ info
Fast EV Charging Is Coming to the Nation’s IKEAs
Talk to prospective electric vehicle drivers and you might well hear concerns about fast charging while on the go. It’s an understandable concern — and the closer that fast charging can get to filling up a tank of gas, the more widespread EV adoption will become. It’s something that can have an effect on, say, road trips more than everyday commutes — but the idea of having somewhere to charge while out shopping has a definite appeal. more details on the plan . The devices will be fast chargers from Electrify America , which drivers can connect to using CCS and CHAdeMO connector — though the former charges at a much faster rate than the latter. More Like This Toyota's Recall of the bZ4X Now Includes a Buyback Offer California DMV Clashes With Tesla Over Autopilot Features GM Really Doesn't Want People Flipping Hummer EVs Thanks for reading InsideHook . Sign up for our daily newsletter and be in the know. The post Fast EV … [Read more...] about Fast EV Charging Is Coming to the Nation’s IKEAs
Dodge will retire Charger and Challenger, its muscle car mainstays
Dodge will stop making gas-powered Charger and Challengers next year, marking the end of an era for a brand that helped define the muscle car, as the automotive industry transitions toward more fuel-efficient hybrid and electric vehicles. Stellantis, the automotive conglomerate that owns Dodge, announced Monday that it will transition the vehicles out of its production lineup in 2023 through a unique sale of seven "heritage" models, each of which will bear the words "last call" on a plaque underneath its hood. "We are celebrating the end of an era ― and the start of a bright new electrified future ― by staying true to our brand," Dodge chief executive Tim Kuniskis said in the company's announcement. The Charger and Challenger are part of a generation of cars with powerful engines and muscular styling - alongside the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac GTO and the like - made popular more than five decades ago. Reintroduced in the 2000s, their retro feel and … [Read more...] about Dodge will retire Charger and Challenger, its muscle car mainstays
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డ్రైవ్ స్పార్క్ టూవీలర్స్ Two Wheelers lekhaka-Ravi shankar katti By Ravi Shankar Katti Updated: Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 16:17 [IST] పెట్రోల్ ధరలు అధికంగా ఉన్న నేపథ్యంలో, దేశంలో ఎలక్ట్రిక్ వాహనాల వినియోగం జోరందుకుంది. ప్రత్యేకించి ద్విచక్ర వాహన విభాగంలో, దేశంలో ఎలక్ట్రిక్ వాహనాల స్వీకరణ చాలా వేగంగా ఉంది. అయితే, ఇటీవలి కాలంలో ఎలక్ట్రిక్ ద్విచక్ర వాహనాలలో జరిగిన వరుస అగ్ని ప్రమాదాల నేపథ్యంలో, పలు ఎలక్ట్రిక్ టూవీలర్ కంపెనీలు అందిస్తున్న వాహనాల విశ్వసనీయతపై కస్టమర్లలో ఆలోచనలు మొదలయ్యాయి. ఈ సమస్యను సరిచేసుకునేందుకు, కస్టమర్లలో అవగాహన కల్పించేందుకు కంపెనీలు ప్రయత్నిస్తున్నప్పటికీ, ఇంకా కొంత మంది కస్టమర్ల మదిలో ఈ ఆలోచన మెదలుతూనే ఉంది. ఈ పరిస్థితుల్లో నాణ్యమైన బ్యాటరీలను కలిగిన వాహనాలను కస్టమర్లకు అందించడం ఎంతో అవసరం. ఈ అవసరాన్ని గుర్తించిన గురుగ్రామ్ ఆధారిత ఎలక్ట్రిక్ వాహనాల తయారీ సంస్థ కోమకి ఎలక్ట్రిక్ (Komaki Electric) తన ఎలక్ట్రిక్ స్కూటర్లను మంటల నుండి రక్షించడానికి ఓ కొత్త రకం ఫైర్-ప్రూఫ్ బ్యాటరీని విడుదల చేసింది. వివిధ … [Read more...] about ఈ బ్యాటరీలు మంటల్లో కాలిపోవు, పేలిపోవు.. ఫైర్-ప్రూఫ్ బ్యాటరీలను లాంచ్ చేసిన కోమకి!
Rimac New Electric Hypercar Confirmed With 1,914 HP [UPDATE]
Listen to this article [Update, March 5] In a new teaser video attached above, Rimac has announced the unbelievable power its new electric hypercar will have: 1,914 hp. [Update, February 28] Rimac has released a second teaser video and this time it's substantially more revealing. Screenshots from the video have been added in the gallery after the article. Revealed: Rimac C_2 Shocks Geneva With 1,888 HP, Goes 0-60 In 1.85 Seconds With just a few moths left to go until the opening of the 2018 Geneva Motor Show , Rimac is dishing out another teaser for its upcoming electric hypercar. The unnamed successor to the already fast Concept_One is expected to be even more powerful, the company promising that it will be a "true game changer." See all the news about the Geneva Motor Show The new teaser admittedly isn’t any more revealing than the first (pictured below). The short 22-second video was uploaded to the supercar maker’s Facebook page, … [Read more...] about Rimac New Electric Hypercar Confirmed With 1,914 HP [UPDATE]
Abbott says Californians coming to Texas tend to be conservative
(Bloomberg) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott told his fellow conservatives that they don’t need to worry about transplants from California and New York turning the state blue ahead of his re-election. Abbott spoke about the state’s strong job creation and influx of new businesses and residents, in particular from California, at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas on Thursday. He also suggested that many of the California newcomers are conservative and that liberal Texans have moved to the west coast. “We have an exchange program going on,” Abbott said in jest as the crowd cheered. “We’re getting the California conservatives, we’re sending them our liberals.” Abbott’s remarks highlight the fear of some long-time Texas residents that newcomers from the coastal cities may bring liberal politics from their home states. Abbott’s popularity has declined over his tenure, and a recent poll showed that 36% of Texans rate him as very unfavorable, compared to 19% who … [Read more...] about Abbott says Californians coming to Texas tend to be conservative