🚌 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…
🚗 Tesla plans to bring the Cybertruck to China for display in showrooms. 🌍 The display will be part of a “tour,” with fans deciding where the pickup will be shown. 📅 Interested individuals have until March 31 to submit cities for Cybertruck display. 🌐 Selling the Cybertruck in China remains uncertain due to regulatory…
📉 Tesla is no longer the world’s most-shorted stock; it now holds the third position. 🍏 Short interest in Tesla is behind tech giants Apple and Microsoft. 💰 Approximately $18.51 billion worth of Tesla shares are held as short bets. 📊 Apple leads with about $18.63 billion, while Microsoft follows with $18.61 billion in shorted…
🚗 Ford introduces the “Bronze Appearance Package” for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT AWD. 🎨 The package includes Sinister Bronze painted aluminum wheels, “Mach-E 4X” door badges, and a bold bronze mesh front grille. 💲 The Mustang Mach-E GT AWD with the Bronze Appearance Package is priced at $60,990. 🌈 Available on specific body colors:…
🚗 BYD announces a substantial $14 billion investment in smart car technology. 🔄 The investment encompasses autonomous driving software and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). 🌐 BYD’s 2024 Dream Day at its global headquarters in Shenzhen unveils the Integrated Vehicle Intelligence strategy. 🏞️ The XUANJI Architecture becomes the central focus, aiming to reshape smart energy vehicles…
⭐️ The new Tesla Model 3 receives a 5-star rating in China’s IVISTA Intelligent Vehicle Integration test. 🚗 The upgraded Model 3 continues the tradition of safety established by its predecessor. 🧪 China’s IVISTA test evaluates a vehicle’s advanced safety systems, including Smart Driving, Smart Security, Intelligent Interaction, and Smart Energy Efficiency. 📊 The Model…
🚗 More Tesla Model 3 Highland vehicles have arrived in Australia for deliveries. 🇦🇺 The upgraded Model 3 units were spotted in Sydney, bringing excitement to Australian EV enthusiasts. 🚚 Tesla has faced challenges in delivering vehicles in Australia in recent months, including difficulties with Model Y units. 🐜 Stink bugs on a cargo ship…