In a report Japan’s Nikkei said, Panasonic will begin producing its new lithium-ion battery for Tesla from 2023 and plans to invest around $705 million (80 billion yen) in production facilities in Japan. Panasonic’s new lithium-ion batteries is likely to make electric… Read More ›
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China’s first narrowbody jet C919 enters final assembly phase
In a statement, China aviation regulator said, its first narrowbody jet, the C919 will be delivered to its launch customer, China Eastern Airlines and that it is about to enter final assembly. Deliveries will commence before the end of the year…. Read More ›
Tesla Semi electric commercial truck to go into mass production in 2022: Musk
In a tweet Tesla Inc’s CEO Elon Musk said supply constraints related to battery cells are making it harder for the company to scale up production of its long-delayed Tesla Semi electric commercial truck. “Demand is no problem, but near-term… Read More ›
GM rolls out safety protocols for workers manufacturing ventilators
In a statement, General Motors Co said, it has begun rolling out a series of safety protocols for workers in Indiana who will be manufacturing ventilators. The development underscores a development that could potentially be a blueprint for re-opening U.S…. Read More ›
Tesla begins selling China-made Model 3 with autopilot in China
Tesla’s quarterly profit has come as a pleasant surprise to investors. According to Tesla Inc’s website, the U.S. carmaker has started selling its Chinese-made Model 3 electric vehicle with an autopilot function, which has a starting price of $50,310 (355,800… Read More ›
Daimler to buy battery cells worth $22.75 billion
The move signals Daimler’s push to electrifying its near-future lineup. In a development that marks the electrification of its future lineup, on Tuesday, Daimler stated it would purchase battery cells worth at least $22.75 billion (20 billion euros) as it… Read More ›