Former Audi CEO Stadler to make diesel scandal confession
Stadler is ready to make a confession in exchange for a suspended sentence and a payment of $1.21 million......»»
Bentley delays launch of first full-electric car
CEO Adrian Hallmark did not give a reason for the delay of the EV, which is part of the Audi Artemis project. Bentley plans to be an all-electric brand by 2030......»»
Switch to a circular economy could protect the environment while generating more value
In 1924, a cartel of lightbulb manufacturers including General Electric and Philips agreed to artificially limit the lifespan of their products to about 1,000 hours, down from 2,500. The scandal, revealed decades later, came to epitomize the linear c.....»»
2022 Audi Q4 e-tron: The electric crossover has been worth the wait
It's Audi's first luxury take on the MEB electric vehicle platform. Enlarge / The Audi Q4 e-tron is available in two body styles—this is the Sportback variant. (credit: Audi) LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—When Dieselgate made headli.....»»
Companies must invest to avoid a supply chain scandal or pay the price in lost consumers
If a supply chain scandal does hit, customers want companies they buy from to act—and a combination of actions, not limited to firing their supplier—is the best way to minimize lost consumers. Apologies are not enough......»»
Facebook users’ lawsuit forces Mark Zuckerberg to give 6-hour deposition
Facebook wants the scandal to be over by next spring, but discovery drags on. Enlarge (credit: Pool / Pool | Getty Images North America) In 2018, when Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified for a Senate hearing following the Cambr.....»»
Here"s Why Rolling Coal Has Been Banned In 6 States
Rolling coal is the act of modifying a diesel truck to spew as much black exhaust as possible, polluting the environment and poisoning pedestrians. Rolling coal is t.....»»
Mercedes starts German trial over alleged cheating on diesel tests
Germany's largest consumer protection group, the VZBZ, is accusing Mercedes of installing cheat devices in its GLK and GLC crossovers......»»
Volkswagen latest automaker to partner with battery recycler Redwood
VW said its tie-up with Redwood will create a network to recycle Volkswagen and Audi EV batteries in the U.S......»»
Netflix brings spatial audio to its lineup of original series and movies
Netflix with spatial audio was previously only available on specific Apple devices. Enlarge / Eddie Munson plays guitar in Stranger Things season 4. (credit: Netflix) Netflix has partnered with Sennheiser to bring spatial audi.....»»
Netfix brings spatial audio to its lineup of original series and movies
Netflix with spatial audio was previously only available on specific Apple devices. Enlarge / Eddie Munson plays guitar in Stranger Things season 4. (credit: Netflix) Netflix has partnered with Sennheiser to bring spatial audi.....»»
Audi: Chip shortage to stretch into 2023; EV wave coming
Audi plans to introduce 20 new EV and ICE-powered models by 2025, and 20 new EV models are coming to market in 2023-27......»»
Ark 2: Release date, platforms, trailers, gameplay, and more
Seeing Diesel riding on the back of a T-Rex might be enough to sell most people, but for anyone who needs information, here's everything we know about Ark 2......»»
Hyundai, Kia raided in Germany over suspected diesel defeat devices
German officials have searched business premises at eight properties in Germany and Luxembourg in an operation coordinated by the European Union agency Eurojust......»»
Years After Brigham-Harvard Scandal, US Pours Millions Into Tainted Stem-Cell Field
Faked heart studies by a once-obscure scientist duped the U.S. government and medical establishment for years. Washington is still paying for it. From a Reuters investigation: Mario Ricciardi, a young Italian molecular biologist, was thrilled when he.....»»
Federal gas tax holiday: Experts call it ineffective, counterproductive
President Joe Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax to "bring families just a little bit of relief" as average gasoline prices exceed US$5 a gallon. The tax is 18.4 cents on regular gasoline and 24.4 cents on diesel. Biden's proposa.....»»
Apple Hit With Yet Another "Batterygate" Lawsuit
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: The memory of "Batterygate" continues to be a thorn in Apple's side. In case you need a reminder, "Batterygate" refers to a 2016/17 scandal where Apple added an undocumented battery throttling capabilit.....»»
VW increases production at main EV plant as parts shortages ease
The production increase will help to clear a backlog of orders for electric cars from VW, Audi and Cupra......»»
Inside the $100K+ forgery scandal that’s roiling PC game collecting
From Akalabeth to Xenobia, many rare PC titles are now considered elaborate scams. Enlarge / Beyond adventure lies... forgery? (credit: Collage by Aurich Lawson) Before last month, Enrico Ricciardi was one of the most respect.....»»
Systematic study resolves debate on car exhaust catalyst design
Smog-producing chemicals could be almost eliminated from the tailpipes of diesel cars and vans, using a new exhaust catalyst concept developed at KAUST. After systematically studying multiple catalyst compositions, the research team identified the id.....»»
Stellantis pleads guilty, to pay $300M to settle U.S. diesel emissions probe
Under the sweeping deal, FCA US will be on probation for three years and must conduct an initial review of compliance with the Clean Air Act and inspection and testing procedures, submit a report and prepare at least two follow-up reviews and reports.....»»