Smart Cars
GM Claims Second Spot in US EV Sales, Ford Challenges the Ranking
November 05, 2024 – General Motors has announced that it sold 32,000 electric vehicles in the third quarter of this year, securing the second spot in the US electric vehicle sales rankings. The sold vehicles include models such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Blazer, and Equinox EV, along with the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq….
BYD Hits Milestone: 150th Pure Electric Bus Rolls Out in Germany, Surpassing 400 Total Sales
November 04, 2024 – On November 1st, BYD Commercial Vehicles officially announced the completion of the 150th pure electric bus for the German market, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into Europe. To date, BYD has sold over 400 electric buses in Germany, highlighting the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions in the…
Tesla’s ‘Cowboy Project’ Revealed: Pushing the Boundaries of Autonomous Driving Technology
November 02, 2024 – According to a report published by Business Insider on October 31st, Tesla has formed a specialized internal testing team, dubbed “Project Rodeo,” to facilitate the rollout of its autonomous driving technology. The media outlet gained insight into the project through interviews with nine current and former “Project Rodeo” testers, as well…
BYD SHARK 6 Electric Pickup Makes a Splash in Southeast Asia, Debuts in Cambodia
October 29, 2024 – On October 26th, BYD held the launch event for its new electric pickup, the BYD SHARK 6, in Cambodia. The company also introduced its DM technology, which stands for plug-in hybrid technology, marking a significant milestone in the automotive industry’s shift towards sustainable mobility. According to reports, BYD had initially unveiled…
WeRide Makes Nasdaq Debut as Global Leader in General-Purpose Autonomous Driving
October 26, 2024 – WeRide, a leading autonomous driving company, made its debut on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange on October 25th (EST) with the stock code “WRD”, marking it as the first publicly listed global general-purpose autonomous driving company and the inaugural publicly listed Robotaxi firm. The company priced its initial public offering at 15.5perAmericanDepositaryShare(ADS).Assumingfullexerciseoftheunderwriters′over−allotmentoption,WeRidewillhavepubliclyissuedatotalof8,903,760ADSs.Coupledwithapreviouslydisclosedconcurrentprivateplacementof320…
Musk Dismisses “Blade Runner 2049” Copyright Suit, Calls It a “Bad Movie”
October 26, 2024 – Earlier this week, the sci-fi movie “Blade Runner 2049” accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of copyright infringement, prompting a blunt response from Musk, who simply stated, “That movie sucked.” On October 22nd, Alcon Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” filed a lawsuit against Tesla, Musk, and Warner Bros….
Tesla Records Highest Single-Day Gain Since 2013, Soars 21.92%
October 25, 2024 – Tesla’s stock price surged by 21.92% on October 24th, marking the company’s largest single-day gain since May 2013. The stock closed at 260.48pershare,withamarketvalueincreaseofapproximately150 billion overnight. This significant jump in Tesla’s share price was primarily driven by the impressive financial results announced by the company on Wednesday. In the third quarter of…
Lucid CEO Predicts: Autonomous Vehicles Won’t Hit the Road Until 2030
October 25, 2024 – According to a report by Benzinga on Wednesday, Peter Rawlinson, the CEO of American electric vehicle startup Lucid, has expressed doubts about the immediate future of self-driving cars. He believes that some critical obstacles will only be overcome in the next decade, specifically from 2030 to 2040. In an interview, Rawlinson…
Seven-Year Wait Continues: Musk Suggests Further Delay for Tesla Roadster Production
October 24, 2024 – In a report published today by automotive media outlet drive, it was revealed that Elon Musk hinted at a further delay for the Tesla Roadster during an investor conference call earlier this morning. Without providing a specific updated release date for the highly anticipated electric supercar, Musk emphasized that Tesla’s focus…
Tesla Claims Cybercab’s Wireless Charging Efficiency Surpasses 90%
October 21, 2024 – Tesla has recently responded to criticisms regarding the efficiency of its wireless charging system for the Cybercab, stating that its efficiency “far exceeds 90%”. This response comes after tech blogger Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) raised concerns on social media about the potential “huge waste of heat” in wireless charging, suggesting that the…