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Tesla does “fundamental rewrite” of Full Self Driving autonomous software

Tesla does “fundamental rewrite” of Full Self Driving autonomous software

Tesla will soon release fully functional version of its Full Self Driving package after undergoing a “fundamental rewrite” of its software.
Nikola founder and chair steps down amid claims of “intricate fraud”

Nikola founder and chair steps down amid claims of “intricate fraud”

Trevor Milton, founder and chair of hydrogen vehicle maker Nikola, resigns amid allegations that he misled investors and that the company is an “intricate fraud”.
Karma Automotive teases first all-electric luxury sedan

Karma Automotive teases first all-electric luxury sedan

Karma Automotive teases first fully electric luxury sedan and a new family of 2021 vehicles called the GS Series.
Musk downplays vehicle-to-grid technology: “It has lower utility than you think”

Musk downplays vehicle-to-grid technology: “It has lower utility than you think”

Musk says V2G could be delivered with software update, but downplays its utility because Powerwalls are more dependable storage option than battery on wheels.
Battery Day revelations: Tesla to make $US25,000 EV by 2023

Battery Day revelations: Tesla to make $US25,000 EV by 2023

Musk says Tesla will make $US25,000 electric vehicle by 2023, thanks to big reduction in battery cell making costs revealed at Battery Day.
Airbus wants to put a hydrogen plane in the air by 2035

Airbus wants to put a hydrogen plane in the air by 2035

Airbus says battery technology is developing way too slowly so it will turn to hydrogen technology to put a long haul zero emissions aircraft in air by 2035.
Has Angus Taylor heard of Battery Day? EVs ranked second order priority in roadmap

Has Angus Taylor heard of Battery Day? EVs ranked second order priority in roadmap

As world focuses on Tesla’s Battery Day, Australia’s emissions reductions minister ignores EVs and ranks charging as a second order priority in his technology roadmap.
UK to bring forward ban on petrol and diesel vehicle sales to 2030

UK to bring forward ban on petrol and diesel vehicle sales to 2030

Reports say UK Tory government to bring forward ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales another five years to 2030.