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4 weeks ago | 
tourism-review.com | James Morris
Current travel trends do not boost Airbnb’s income.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com.au | Alan Ohnsman |James Morris |Suzanne Rowan Kelleher |Monica Mercuri
Waymo, the leading operator of robotaxis, said it will work with Toyota to design a new platform for autonomous cars and trucks and study ways to adapt its automated driving technology for personal vehicles.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com.au | James Morris |Suzanne Rowan Kelleher |Monica Mercuri |Anthony DeMarco
Chinese cars are improving in quality all the time, and anyone who thinks their level of engineering is behind Western companies really hasn't been paying attention. But one aspect that doesn't come with technical innovation is a heritage of luxury. Zeekr, part of Chinese giant Geely, hopes to change that. I talked to the company's Vice President of Global Design, Stefan Sielaff, about how far he intends to take Zeekr into the luxury space. He's aiming high.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
forbes.com.au | Yara Elshebiny |James Morris |Shivaune Field |Anastasia Santoreneos
Published on January 31, 2025 The luxury brand will additionally serve as the title partner for the season-opening grand prix in Melbourne from March 14-16, officially named the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
forbes.com.au | James Morris |Samuel Hussey |Alistair Charlton
Published on January 30, 2025 The series had an abortive start during its inaugural race last year, but is continuing to develop its technology towards further competition in 2025. I talked to Stephane Timpano, CEO of Aspire, which created A2RL, about what went wrong before, and what the future holds.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
wired.me | James Morris
People base assumptions on existing experience. When it comes to battery longevity, that’s mostly likely going to be their smartphones. Most of us see the battery life of our handsets start to drop after a couple of years. Apple’s Batterygate likely won’t have helped with the popular image of the durability of lithium-ion cells, either. But there is growing indication that EV batteries are much sturdier than those in smartphones.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
businessandamerica.com | James Morris
“We do see variation across different vehicles and models,” continues Argue. There are other factors as well. “So far, we haven’t seen a significant impact from high mileage on degradation rates, so you shouldn’t be afraid to use your EV.” This finding is in line with P3’s research. “But we have seen a correlation with the frequency of DC rapid charging,” warns Argue.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
technewstube.com | James Morris
Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | James Morris
Renault, ranked 60 on the Fortune 500 Europe, was one of the earliest entrants to the EV market with the Zoe. But it failed to keep up the pressure when the new wave of electric models arrived from 2020 onwards. Now, however, Renault has rediscovered its mojo for the battery-powered future of the automotive industry – by looking back towards the icons of its past. Could this be the antidote to growing challenges for European automakers?
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
finance.yahoo.com | James Morris
BMW is shifting its electric vehicle production to Mexico, with its new Neue Klasse generation set to be manufactured in the country starting in 2027. The move is seen as a strategic decision to avoid potential trade wars and take advantage of Mexico's free trade agreements with 50 countries, including the US, Canada, and the EU. Mexico's auto industry has a thriving supply chain and a skilled workforce, making it an attractive location for BMW's electric vehicle production.
