Column: Tesla Model Y and BYD Seagull provide template for lower EV costs
Ford is right to ask for suppliers' help to rein in costs. But what is Ford doing in product development and manufacturing to cut costs?.....»»
Want to use Apple’s AI features? Make sure you have one of these iPhones
Apple showed off some very cool AI features coming in iOS 18 this fall. But you're going to need a specific iPhone model in order to check it out......»»
Stellantis cuts costs rather than turn defensive as Chinese threat grows
CEO Carlos Tavares said Stellantis would stick to its "asset light" strategy in China, mainly focused on exporting to the country rather than manufacturing there. .....»»
Jeep Wagoneer S vs Tesla Model Y: Can Jeep take out the most popular EV?
Jeep has taken the wraps off of the Wagoneer S, its first major attempt at an electric vehicle. But how does the car compare with the Tesla Model Y?.....»»
Saturday Citations: Bacterial warfare, a self-programming language model, passive cooling in the big city
There's a lot of science news in seven days, so just because a new study isn't cited here on Saturday morning doesn't mean it didn't happen. A lot more has happened. But also, check out these four stories:.....»»
AirPods 4: 5 Reasons to Wait & 3 Reasons Not To
If you’ll be in the market for a new pair of AirPods in 2024, you’ll want to take note of the rumored AirPods 4 before you commit to buying a new pair. There are some great reasons to wait for Apple’s new model. The last time Apple.....»»
Tesla investors sue Elon Musk for diverting carmaker’s resources to xAI
Lawsuit: Musk's xAI poached Tesla employees, Nvidia GPUs, and data. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) A group of Tesla investors yesterday sued Elon Musk, the company, and its board members, alleging that Tesl.....»»
Stellantis exec departures raise alarm among U.S. dealers, salaried workers
Four prominent North American executives have left in recent months as CEO Carlos Tavares pushes Stellantis to improve its performance and cut costs......»»
Tesla CEO Elon Musk received 77% shareholder approval for $56 billion payout
"We think the news takes a potentially disastrous scenario off the table, in which Musk could have potentially left Tesla and opted to dedicate more time to his other (non-public) companies," CFRA Research said......»»
Column: Dump Akio Toyoda? 6 reasons Toyota shareholders should keep their chairman
Ahead of Toyota's general shareholder meeting June 18, two prominent proxy groups recommend voting against the board reappointment of Akio Toyoda, who drove his family's namesake carmaker to new heights and record profits over a 14-year run at the he.....»»
Land management and climate change affect ecosystems" ability to provide multiple services simultaneously, study shows
A novel study published in Nature Communications found that agroecosystems in Central Germany, specifically grasslands and croplands, may have an enhanced capacity to provide multiple goods and services simultaneously when land management reduces the.....»»
Tesla shareholders re-approve Elon Musk’s $44.9 billion pay package
Court battle over pay plan will continue despite Musk winning shareholder vote. Enlarge / Elon Musk. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Tesla shareholders have re-approved CEO Elon Musk's $44.9 billion pay package, the c.....»»
This photo got 3rd in an AI art contest—then its human photographer came forward
Humans pretending to be machines isn't exactly a victory for the creative spirit. Enlarge / To be fair, I wouldn't put it past an AI model to forget the flamingo's head. (credit: Miles Astray) A juried photography contes.....»»
This Jackery portable generator and solar panel bundle is on sale
Heading into the great outdoors this summer? It pays to have a portable generator, and you can save $75 on this solar-powered Jackery model at Best Buy!.....»»
Elon Musk says ‘thousands’ of humanoid robots could be working at Tesla in 2025
Tesla chief Elon Musk has shared new footage of the company’s humanoid Optimus robot, along with an update on how development of the robot is progressing......»»
Tesla Model Y was top-selling vehicle worldwide in 2023, based on registrations; China tops U.S. for first time
Combined sales of Chinese manufacturers exceeded those of American manufacturers for the first time in 2023, JATO Dynamics said, citing registration data......»»
Starlink user terminal now costs just $300 in 28 states, $500 in rest of US
The $600 standard price was replaced with regional pricing of $500 or $300. Enlarge / The standard Starlink satellite dish. (credit: Starlink) You can now buy a Starlink satellite dish for $299 (plus shipping and tax) i.....»»
Musk says he’s winning Tesla shareholder vote on pay plan by “wide margin”
Court battle over pay plan will continue even if Musk wins shareholder vote. Enlarge / Elon Musk. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Elon Musk said last night that Tesla shareholders provided enough votes to re-approve h.....»»
Rent assistance is insufficient in expensive rental market, finds Australian report
Governments are failing to provide a secure alternative for households unable to access social housing, new research suggests......»»
P-22 lived an epic and tragic life in Griffith Park: Would a new mountain lion fare any better?
A sleek mountain lion filmed from behind the wheel of a Tesla on the edge of Griffith Park last month triggered a collective double take in Los Angeles......»»
HTC disappoints us again with a lackluster HTC U24 Pro
HTC has officially announced their latest smartphone that comes in the form of the HTC U24 Pro, succeeding last year’s model. The post HTC disappoints us again with a lackluster HTC U24 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. A couple of months.....»»