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Elon Musk is TIME Magazine’s 2021 Person of the Year

Teslarati

Elon Musk has been dubbed by TIME Magazine as its 2021 Person of the Year. Musk, however, tends to lean on the former, as his influence, from saving American taxpayers billions through SpaceX and shifting the auto industry towards electric vehicles, has been relatively positive overall. . Musk is imperfect.

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Electrify America bug opens hacking vulnerability concerns [Updated]

Teslarati

Update 5:39 PM ET: Electrify America has responded to Teslarati with the following statement: “Intentionally accessing a computer system without authorization can be a serious crime and may incur civil liability as well. We continue to investigate these events and intend to protect ourselves and our customers.”

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New Tesla Supercharger stations announced in North America, Europe & Asia

Teslarati

Tesla announced new Supercharger stations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The following are the new Supercharger stations in North America. . The Supercharger network is a key pillar in Tesla’s ultimate goal for a sustainable future, especially in the auto industry. To vote, a person must have a Tesla account.

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

Green Car Congress

In sync with its past annual auto studies, AlixPartners continues to predict that US auto sales will climb more slowly, and to a lower peak, than many others are predicting. Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 billion in 2010 profit on a net margin of 4.6% billion on a net margin of 4.3%—things

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New Ford Escape launching with two new EcoBoost engines with standard Auto Start-Stop

Green Car Congress

The new Ford Escape, being showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start-Stop standard with either of two EcoBoost engines new to the model—a 1.5-liter A user enables the system through a two-step authentication process designed to protect personal information. liter and 2.0-liter

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Booking Holdings invests US$500M in DiDi Chuxing; DiDi partners with Continental

Green Car Congress

Booking Holdings has invested US$500 million in DiDi, recognizing DiDi as a leader in the mobile transportation industry. Under the partnership, DiDi and Booking Holdings will leverage their technology capabilities and local operating expertise to offer more comprehensive and personalized quality travel experiences across the world.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Meet the 17 Electric Auto Association members nominated for the National Board BY APRIL BOLDUC: PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION It’s the most board candidates in our history. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry.