Biden Test Drives Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup
During a visit to Ford's Rouge factory in Dearborn, Michigan on Tuesday, President Joe Biden got a chance to test drive Ford's all-electric new Lightning pickup truck. CNET reports: What was the presidential verdict after taking the Lightning for a s.....»»
Hyundai Motor plans to add hybrids to U.S. plant within current investment
Hyundai Motor Co. plans to use the investment it has already lined up for the United States to produce hybrid vehicles at its electric vehicle plant there......»»
Canada"s Steve Marshall Group enters U.S. via Hawaii, buys Ford dealerships
The second-quarter acquisition marks the British Columbia group's first dealerships in the U.S......»»
Researchers can now accurately measure the emergence and damping of a plasmonic field
An international research team led by Universität Hamburg, DESY, and Stanford University has developed a new approach to characterize the electric field of arbitrary plasmonic samples, like, for example, gold nanoparticles. Plasmonic materials are o.....»»
In Tesla Autopilot probe, U.S. prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud
U.S. prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its electric vehicles’ self-driving capabilities, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. .....»»
Daimler Truck unveils its first autonomous, battery electric eCascadia
Daimler Truck North America executives showcased the company's new autonomous and battery-electric demonstration vehicle Wednesday, ahead of the ACT Expo later this month......»»
Red Hat launches RHEL AI for streamlined GenAI model testing and deployment
Red Hat has launched Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI), a foundation model platform that enables users to more seamlessly develop, test and deploy generative AI (GenAI) models. RHEL AI brings together the open source-licensed Granite large langua.....»»
GM tries to lure Tesla’s jilted interns during mass downsizing
General Motors Co. hopes to take advantage of Tesla Inc.’s downsizing, with a company recruiter reaching out to former interns who were sent packing by the electric-vehicle maker......»»
OpenAI’s flawed plan to flag deepfakes ahead of 2024 elections
OpenAI is recruiting researchers to test its new deepfake detector. Enlarge (credit: Boris Zhitkov | Moment) As the US moves toward criminalizing deepfakes—deceptive AI-generated audio, images, and videos that are incr.....»»
Register now for the Automotive News Leading Women Conference
The May 21 event features Ford Motor Co.'s Lisa Drake and Hyundai Motor America's Tia Battle as keynote speakers......»»
How suppliers are tackling four challenging legal and regulatory issues
Suppliers, dealing with a bumpy transition to electric vehicles, new regulations and rocky relationships with some of their customers, are turning to their lawyers to help them navigate issues related to contracts with automakers......»»
Apple in talks with Rivian, likely over Apple Car revival
Apple is said to be investigating a partnership with a US electric vehicle firm, believed to be Rivian, in a move that could mean reviving the Apple Car.Rivian R1TThe whole Apple Car project was reportedly scrapped in February 2024, with its team red.....»»
Apple"s iPad upgrades march Lightning one step closer to death
After 11 years, 6 months, and 5 days of valiant charging and data service, the Lightning port is no longer on any iPad that Apple sells.You'll never see it again — a Lightning port on an iPadIt's easy to be glad about the move to USB-C for Apple de.....»»
Apple kills $329 iPad with home button, Lightning port
No more home button. Enlarge Apple is lowering the price of its 10th-generation iPad from $399 to $349, the company announced at its Let Loose event today. The 10th-generation iPad did away with the top and bottom bezel.....»»
NHTSA sends Tesla massive data request as it investigates Autopilot recall
Tesla has until July 1 to comply with the data request about its Autopilot recall. Enlarge (credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images) The federal government has given Tesla quite the homework assignment. The electric automaker.....»»
North America, Europe must close EV battery supply chain gaps to compete with China, McKinsey says
Developing regional supply chains is critical to lowering the cost of electric vehicles......»»
Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed until at least Friday
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spaceship will have to wait until at least Friday to give ground teams time to analyze a malfunctioning rocket valve, pushing back a high-stakes test trip to the International Space Station......»»
First crewed launch of Boeing Starliner rescheduled to later this week
Following the last-minute scrub of the first crewed test flight of the Boeing Starliner, NASA will make another launch attempt on Friday May 10 at the earliest......»»
Maverick variant comes into clearer focus ahead of freshening
The sportier variant, wearing a new grille and larger wheels, could be called Maverick Lobo, a name Ford trademarked last year......»»
Apple Car may not be completely dead -- Apple is discussing a partnership with Rivian
Apple is said to be investigating a partnership with a US electric vehicle firm, believed to be Rivian, in a move that could mean reviving the Apple Car.Rivian R1TThe whole Apple Car project was reportedly scrapped in February 2024, with its team red.....»»
Penske plans paint factory for special edition Ford Mustangs, Broncos
In addition to low-volume paint operations, the space may also be used for customizing show cars, modifying EV products, addressing quality holds, vehicle retrofit and prototype assembly......»»