Month: September 2022

BERLIN — BMW will power its new class of electric vehicles with cylindrical battery cells made in six factories by partners including China’s CATL and EVE Energy, as the automaker looks to speed up charging and extend driving range. Two plants each in Europe, China and North America will produce round lithium-ion cells that enable
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STOCKHOLM – Volvo has resumed limited production at its auto plant in the Chinese city of Chengdu. The automaker had temporarily closed the plant on Sept. 1 due to local coronavirus restrictions.  “Volvo Cars is now operating a single daily shift at the (Chengdu) plant and will continue to evaluate the situation on an ongoing
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A Texas urologist performed what he says was probably “the world’s first Rivian powered vasectomy” after losing electricity during a patient’s appointment. Dr. Christopher Yang posted photos on Twitter showing an extension cord running from his Rivian R1T pickup into the Austin, Texas, clinic where he works. “Patient didn’t want to reschedule cause he already
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Even as electric vehicles account for a growing share of U.S. new-car sales, significant charging hurdles hold back interest, especially among renters and condo dwellers. Home equipment, typically in an owner’s garage or within easy driveway access, supports 84 percent of all EV charging in the U.S., according to a 2022 J.D. Power study. But
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By Johnna Crider Posted on September 9, 2022 SpaceX appealed the Federal Communications Commission’s reversal of Starlink’s infrastructure award of $885.5 million. The appeal was filed electronically and hand-delivered to FCC Secretary Marlene Dortch. In the executive summary, it said that the decision to exclude Starlink from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) was flawed
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Ringless voicemails, a phone call method that deposits a message directly into a consumer’s voicemail box without the typical ring sound, has been a way some dealerships and other companies have skirted restrictions surrounding automated marketing calls. The technology’s legality has been in dispute for over a half decade. While the Federal Communications Commission and
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3:34 PM ET Associated Press MONTEREY, Calif. — Jimmie Johnson announced Friday that sponsor Carvana has agreed to fund next year’s racing endeavors, and the seven-time NASCAR champion will use the next few weeks to determine his 2023 schedule. Johnson just a week ago said he was still seeking funding for a full IndyCar season.
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