Don’t expect an all-electric Volkswagen camper anytime soon, report says
[ad_1] If you’ve been itching for a camper version of Volkswagen’s quirky ID.Buzz electric van, it looks like you’re in for a serious wait. While VW seemed to tease such…
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Pony, investor Toyota partner to ‘mass produce’ robotaxis in China
[ad_1] Autonomous-driving company Pony.ai and Toyota say they’re teaming up with the goal of one day cranking out a bunch of “fully driverless robotaxis.” The two companies intend to kick…
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Congress probes Ford’s big battery deal with China’s CATL
[ad_1] In a public letter addressed to Ford boss Jim Farley, House Republicans Mike Gallagher and Jason Smith announced that two congressional committees are investigating the automaker’s licensing deal with…
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Tesla blames solar slump on interest rates as energy storage biz booms
[ad_1] Tesla’s solar installations are still slipping, the company told investors on Wednesday. The automaker reported 66 megawatts’ worth of solar deployments during its second quarter of 2023, representing a…
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Designers sue Shein over AI ripoffs of their work
[ad_1] A group of designers are suing Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion firm reportedly valued at $66 billion, for allegedly stealing independent artists’ works “over and over again, as part of…
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Making sense of the latest climate tech funding trend stories
[ad_1] Last year, when venture capital’s fiery streak cooled, climate tech held strong with tens of billions in deals despite geopolitical instability, hiked-up interest rates and crypto chaos. Still, the…
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Goldman may be trying to bail on Apple Card
[ad_1] Four years after partnering with Apple on the launch of the Apple Card, Goldman Sachs may be eyeing the exits. The Wall Street Journal reports that Goldman is “looking…
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Bird founder Travis VanderZanden officially leaves the nest
[ad_1] Travis VanderZanden’s slow-motion departure from Bird is now complete. The scooter rental company announced in a late-Friday news dump that the executive has stepped down from his role as…
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Washington could be the next state to require Tesla charging standard
[ad_1] Washington state plans to require companies to support Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plug in order to tap into federal funds. The pending rule is the latest domino to fall…
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Downey’s Dream Cars: Robert Downey Jr. targets EV skeptics in new series
[ad_1] Marvel retiree Robert Downey Jr. has a new show: Downey’s Dream Cars. It follows the millionaire as he seeks to reconcile two of his hobbies, classic car collecting and…
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