🏆 Volkswagen Group America (VWGoA) is certified as one of the Top Employers for 2024 by the Top Employers Institute. 🌐 The certification is based on a Human Resources Best Practices Survey, evaluating People Practices across six HR categories: Steer, Shape, Attract, Develop, Engage, and Unite. 🌟 VWGoA’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Dr. Gerrit Spengler,…
🚇 The Boring Company’s tunnel boring machine, Prufrock, is spotted at Gigafactory Texas, hinting at upcoming tunnel construction. 🏭 Gigafactory Texas’s Boring tunnel is expected to start at State Highway 130 (SH 130) or the Pickle Parkway, facilitating transportation of freshly manufactured cars. 🛠️ Prufrock, the latest boring machine from The Boring Company, promises increased…
🚗 BYD, China’s top automaker, is now the official e-mobility partner of UEFA Euro 2024. 🌍 This marks the first sponsorship deal with a new energy vehicle manufacturer for the UEFA EURO Championship. 🏟 UEFA EURO 2024™ will be held in 10 stadiums in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024. 🌱 BYD aims…
🚗 Tesla is addressing congestion at its Superchargers in NYC caused by Uber and Lyft. 📄 Active Supercharger Congestion Fees have replaced idle fees to reduce wait times. 🌐 Congestion fees apply when Supercharger is busy and vehicle charge is above a certain level. 🚖 Over 9,000 Lyft and Uber vehicles applied for licenses in…
🚗 Tesla is launching new Adaptive Headlights for the ‘Highland’ Model 3 in Europe. 🌍 The Adaptive Headlights feature adjusts to reduce glare for other drivers and cyclists. 🌐 The update (version 2024.2) applies to the new Model 3 Highland and is currently for vehicles in Europe. 💡 Users can activate the Adaptive High Beam…
🌍 Tesla CEO Elon Musk will attend an anti-Semitism event near Auschwitz. 🇵🇱 The event will take place in Krakow, Poland, just minutes from the former concentration camp. 📅 The event’s primary focus is on the rising anti-Semitism in Europe since October 7. 🗣 Musk is expected to have a discussion with conservative commentator Ben…
🚌 Baltimore City plans to replace diesel-powered school buses with electric units. 🎉 25 new electric school buses, supported by $9.425 million from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, will serve 350 students daily. 🌱 The initiative aims to bring cleaner air and more equitable transportation to students disproportionately impacted by climate change. 🤝 Baltimore…
🤖 BMW partners with robotics startup Figure for humanoid robots in car production. 🚗 Initial small-scale launch in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with potential expansion based on performance. 👥 Robots designed to work safely alongside humans in manufacturing facilities. 🌐 Figure’s vision includes addressing workforce shortages and reducing unsafe jobs using humanoid robots. 📈 Tesla, Honda,…
🚗 Rivian has launched leasing for the R1S all-electric SUV. 🌎 Initially, R1S leasing is limited to specific states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. 💵 Leasing provides flexibility, lowering monthly costs and potential downpayments for owners. 📅 The lease offers a…
🚇 The Boring Company, Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, acquires new land in Las Vegas for the Vegas Loop expansion. 🏞️ The 1.8-acre land, purchased for $7.2 million, is located across from the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus. 🌐 The acquired site is expected to facilitate the connection between UNLV and the Las…