Photo by Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, via New York Times Tesla has engaged in a pattern of taking credit for the successes of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, even though the car still relies on an attentive driver, and yet blaming the driver rather than the software whenever things go badly. But new moves towards […]
Kent and Medway ICB’s Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) strategy for 2025 – 2029 has been published, sharing intentions to personalise services, focus on prevention, promote interoperable systems, and use data-enabled strategic commissioning to target needs and allocate system resources. Setting out the system’s current state, the board refers to a “fragmented” digital landscape with […]
A collaboration agreement between Frimley and Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) ICBs has set out the future of their partnership cluster as “Thames Valley ICB Partners”. As well as outlining arrangements for joint commissioning and other shared functions, the agreement offers insight into data sharing requirements and IT interoperability. Covering an initial term of […]
Solar panel giant Qcells announced today that it’s temporarily furloughing 1,000 US workers – 25% of its workforce – and reducing pay and shifts at its factories in northeast Georgia due to supply chain delays caused by US Customs. Qcells furloughs 1,000 workers The supply chain delays are hindering the company’s ability to import components […]
The breakthrough EV batteries Toyota says will double driving range and cut charging times are facing another setback. The company is once again delaying plans for a new battery plant in Japan. Why is Toyota delaying its EV battery plant this time? Earlier this year, Toyota bought a 280,000-square-meter plot of land in Fukuoka, Japan, […]
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Tesla is now Elon’s after the shareholders’ meeting, Xpeng going all-in on AI, Rivian’s earnings, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As […]
Following the LEAF, the new all-electric Nissan Juke is next in line to receive a glow-up. The Juke EV was spotted for the first time rocking a new look ahead of its debut. First look at the new electric Nissan Juke Let’s be honest, the Juke wasn’t exactly what you’d call a head-turner. At least […]
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a full e-bike edition, led by Velotric’s early Black Friday Sale with up to $600 savings on a selection of models, like the Discover 2 Step-Thru Commuter e-bike at $1,899 and getting $120 in FREE gear. Right behind it is Rad Power’s RadRover 6 Plus e-bike at […]
In the morning after Tesla’s shareholder meeting, shares of the company dropped significantly on market open, likely signaling a selloff from reasonable investors who objected to a vote to retain and overpay its CEO, Elon Musk, who has been responsible for a drastic drop in sales and earnings. Tesla held its shareholder meeting yesterday, and […]
Honda wants in on the growing demand for affordable EVs. With the company’s CEO saying EVs selling for under $30,000 will be the main competition in the US, Honda may offer one of its own. Honda mulls launching a sub-$30,000 EV in the US Honda currently sells one fully electric vehicle in the US, the […]
