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Eight Automakers Adopt U.S. EV Fire Response Recommendations
The carmakers have updated their emergency response guides to incorporate vehicle-specific information for fighting lithium-ion EV battery fires based on the NTSB's recommendations.
'Nein Danke': Musk's Office Ultimatum Faces Pushback In Germany
Jun 4, 2022 08:30 PM
The Tesla chief executive waded into the future of work debate by telling staff at the electric carmaker that they must return to the office for at least 40 hours a week or leave the company
China EV Startups Say May Sales Up, Post-Lockdown Output Constrained
Jun 4, 2022 07:24 PM
China has announced a range of measures to support auto sales and the sputtering economy, including a halving of the tax on purchases of small-engine cars with sticker prices of up to about $45,000.
China's Geely Launches First Nine Low-Orbit Satellites For Autonomous Cars
Jun 4, 2022 05:30 PM
Geely said it expects another 63 satellites to be in orbit by 2025 and eventually plans to have a constellation of 240.
Tesla's Musk Feels 'Super Bad' About Economy, Needs To Cut 10% Of Salaried Staff
Jun 4, 2022 05:19 PM
A message sent to executives on Thursday laid out his concerns and told them to "pause all hiring worldwide."
New MSRTC Buses To Get AI-Enabled Driver Monitoring System - Report
Jun 4, 2022 04:38 PM
New system is said to monitor the driver and issue automated voice prompts should it notice the driver not focusing on the road.
Ford Announces $3.7 Billion Investment In US Production Facilities
Jun 4, 2022 12:42 AM
The investments would be used to facilitate the production of new models such as the new seventh-gen Mustang and increasing EV production.
Skoda Slavia Prices Hiked; New Prices Start At Rs. 10.99 lakh
Jun 3, 2022 09:33 PM
Prices for Skodas new compact sedan have been raised by up to Rs 60,000; Slavia, Kushaq now fitted with new 8.0-inch touchscreen.
MG Ties Up With Jio-BP, Castrol To Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
Jun 3, 2022 05:12 PM
The three companies will explore setting up electric vehicle charging infrastructure for four-wheelers along with expanding Castrol's services to cater to EVs.
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